Service Coordinator 1 Vancouver Housing Authority - 3.2 Vancouver, WA Job Details Full-time $23.57 - $33.00 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Disability support services Abuse and neglect policy adherence Experience working with individuals with disabilities Welfare eligibility determination Public assistance program guidance Driver's License Direct support Experience working with adults with disabilities Working with families Legal compliance Child abuse reporting laws

Full Job Description Description:

Are you passionate about connecting people to the services they need? Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) is looking for a Service Coordinator 1 to support residents by linking them to vital community resources. If you thrive on making a real impact and enjoy working with diverse populations, we want you on our team! The VHA works closely with local governments and other community partners throughout Clark County to address issues of affordable housing and homelessness and help families break the cycle of poverty. The Service Coordinator 1 links residents to supportive services provided by public agencies or private practitioners within the general community by assessing service needs, determining eligibility for public services and providing referral assistance. Your skills and experience will contribute to our mission as you: Assess residents' needs and connect them to public and private services Build relationships with community providers to expand available resources Educate residents about their rights and available support programs Track service progress, maintain records, and ensure compliance with program requirements Help residents build support networks and navigate daily challenges Pay and Benefits In compliance with the Equal Pay & Opportunities Act, the full wage range for this position is $23.57 - $33.00 per hour. The starting salary is determined by the role's required qualifications and the candidate's relevant experience. Full-time, non-exempt, OPEIU Local #11-represented position working in-person/on-site . Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance. Benefits package also includes 5.58% paid into WA PERS by employer, 12 company-paid holidays, and generous paid time off and separate sick time accrual. Meaningful work that addresses affordable housing and homelessness in our community.

Requirements:

BA in Social Service or related field preferred. At least two (2) years of direct service experience working with older adults, families, or individuals with disabilities. Experience and/or training in the aging process, family services and disability services. Experience and/or training in determining eligibility for and procedures of Federal and applicable State entitlement programs. Experience and/or training in the legal liability issues relating to providing service coordination, drug and alcohol abuse, mental health issues, and mandated reporting around abuse and/or neglect of children or vulnerable adults. A valid driver's license and meet VHA auto insurance requirements. A cover letter and resume are required when applying for this position. For more information on the Vancouver Housing Authority please visit our website at www.vhausa.com. Please note, those candidates deemed to best match our requirements will be contacted for an interview. We do not discuss application status during the selection process. Applications will be reviewed as they come in. VHA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy status, political ideology, honorably discharged veteran, or military status.