Veterans Housing Specialist
Company: ColumbiaCare Services
Location: Medford
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH
FIELD!
ColumbiaCare Services is a Behavioral Health Care Provider subject
to OAR 333-019-1010 , which requires all employees to be fully
vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious
exemption in accordance with the rule.
What We Offer
Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including:
Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans
Flexible Spending Account
Generous Vacation and Sick time
Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
Professional development and training opportunities
100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% Match
Holiday Pay (9)
Paid Personal Growth Hours
Paid Time Off for Mental Health
Company Paid Life Insurance
Spontaneous & Longevity Bonuses
Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program
For more details about our benefits, visit our website !
About the Job
We have a Full-Time opening for a Veterans Housing Specialist in
Jackson County, Oregon. This position works directly with Veterans
with a history of houselessness. Primary responsibilities include
assisting them with housing searches, rental applications and
requirements, HUD/alternative subsidy applications, benefits
systems, public transportation, employment searches and
applications, and other tasks that help Veterans towards
self-sufficiency. The Veterans Housing Specialist will also help
Veterans maintain residence and learn skills to become as
independent as possible in the community. The Veterans Housing
Specialist may be required to provide intervention and crisis
management services, prepare meals, and ensure that policies are
being followed by residents. In addition, you will receive crisis
de-escalation training, which requires performing various physical,
hands-on maneuvers and techniques.
Work Schedule: Thursday through Monday, 9:00am - 6:00pm (Full Time
Day)
What You'll Make
$20.00 - $22.00 per hour DOE/Credentials. Additional 5% Language
Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates
(Spanish/English desired).
About the Program
The Valor Pass program provides outreach and case management
services to veterans who are houseless or at risk of becoming
houseless. These services include multiple levels of care,
including outreach to shelters, a contract residential treatment
site, transitional housing, and Veteran Affairs Supported Housing
(VASH). All eligible veterans are encouraged to accept referral to
medical clinics for assessment of physical and health. In addition,
we coordinate with VA clinics that are also available for
assistance with chemical dependency and problems with mental
health.
ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public
Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. QMHA employees are also
eligible to apply for the Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment
Program.
What You'll Need
This position does not require that applicants be Veterans;
however, preference will be given to Veterans. The successful
candidate will have:
Experience working with houseless individuals, Veterans, and the
Public Housing Authority
Familiarity with community resources
Administrative office experience, with good verbal and written
communication skills
The ability to deal with multiple project deadlines and overlapping
responsibilities
Attention to detail and strong organizational and multi-tasking
skills
Travel within Jackson County using a company vehicle is
REQUIRED
A Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Human Services, or related
field is preferred
Successful applicants MUST also have a valid Oregon driver's
license, maintain a safe driving record, and the ability to pass a
DHS criminal background check.
About Us
ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit, behavioral health and
Veteran's service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to
help people get better. We are more than a company. We are a
diverse team of individuals who are in the business of changing
people's lives. We specialize in providing outpatient services,
residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other
supports in beautiful and therapeutic service settings. We promote
the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities
we serve. We value and honor diversity in all forms, including but
not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality,
spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of
the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome persons from historically
underrepresented groups to apply. We seek applicants who can
demonstrate experience working with individuals from diverse
backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and
core values.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Employer; therefore, we invite individuals from all walks of life
to apply. We strive to deliver equitable employment best practices
and opportunities for all, from recruitment, to interviewing and
hiring, to our retention activities, promotions, and training and
growth opportunities. We give priority to applicants who qualify
under protected Veteran status as well as bilingual and/or
bicultural applicants.
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Keywords: ColumbiaCare Services, Medford , Veterans Housing Specialist, Other , Medford, Oregon
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