Housing Stability Case Manager: Outreach & Support

YAKIMA NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH SERVICES; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Ten paid holidays

Flexible leave options

Retention bonuses

Job summary

Yakima Neighborhood Health Services is seeking a qualified candidate to support homeless outreach and provide comprehensive case management. You will assess client needs, develop service plans, and coordinate with community partners to enhance housing stability and access to benefits.

The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in behavioral or health sciences or related field.
• Two years closely related work experience; education may substitute year for year.
• Knowledge of case management and government benefits and resources.
• Experience in social service delivery and knowledge of addiction/mental health pathologies.
• Proficiency with computer operating systems.
• Bilingual Spanish/English desirable.
• Background check and compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Identification and outreach to homeless persons to determine who is in need of services.
• Provide case management support, including scheduled and unscheduled home visits.
• Assess needs to determine client limitations and strengths.
• Work with agencies to maximize clients’ housing stability and self-sufficiency.
• Develop service plans with clients and set goals towards self-sufficiency.
• Assist with securing food, shelter, clothing and referrals to services.
• Assist in accessing entitlements and completing forms.
• Crisis intervention and client advocacy.
• Maintain confidentiality of client interactions and records.
• Participate in staff meetings and quality assurance activities.
• Represent YNHS in local meetings as requested.

Skills

Case management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Associate degree in behavioral or health sciences or related field

Two years closely related work experience

Tools

Computer operating systems

Job description

Yakima Neighborhood Health Services is seeking a qualified candidate to support homeless outreach and provide comprehensive case management. You will assess client needs, develop service plans, and coordinate with community partners to enhance housing stability and access to benefits.

The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations.