Veterans Housing Specialist
Company: ColumbiaCare Services
Location: Medford
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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 OfferEnjoy 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 ProgramThe 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 NeedThis 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
UsColumbiaCare 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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