Veteran Outreach and Referral Pathfinder

SIGNING BONUS $1500

Valley Cities vision is to set the standard for behavioral healthcare through our commitment to inclusion, pursuing excellence, and fostering innovation. We aspire to be the beacon of hope, offering access to care and aiming to be the employer of choice committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Our mission is to empower and enrich our communities through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment, one individual at a time.

Why Choose Us:

At Valley Cities Behavioral Health, we believe in nurturing the potential of every member of our team. Our caring, professional staff is Valley Cities’ most important asset – the very heart and center of who we are. Every day, we strive to ensure that your experience working at Valley Cities reflects the importance of your role as we carry out our mission. As a Veteran Outreach and Referral Pathfinder at VC, you'll embark on an exciting journey with us, laying the foundation for a rewarding career. As an FT team member, you'll unlock a world of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays.

Core Values:

Valley Cities upholds core values that guide our approach to care:

• Dignity and respect for all individuals
• Advocacy for health and wellness principles
• Prioritization of integrity and excellence
• Recognition of the importance of mental health in overall well-being

Location: Renton, WA

Signing Bonus $1500

Job Summary:

Seek out underserved Veterans and their family members in need of supportive services. Provide culturally appropriate pathfinding services to connect them to programs that promote housing stability, financial stability, social engagement, and healthy living. Offer a standardized set of quick effect stabilization interventions, and then connect clients to a service hub, information, or follow on services. Connect homeless veterans to a housing assessment and then housing services provided by a Housing Navigator. This position is funded by King County’s Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL).

Key Responsibilities:

• Employ effective strategies to seek out and specialize in serving Veterans of Color and their family members and connect (pathfind) them to community-based services that promote housing stability, financial stability, social engagement, and healthy living.
• Be or become attuned to the culturally- and community-appropriate manner(s) of delivering pathfinding services.
• Assess needs and identify appropriate services and needed resources.
• Help clients acquire necessary documentation and overcome barriers to resources.
• Establish presence throughout King County where Veterans are likely to be found.
• Stay current in knowledge of resources throughout King County.
• Establish collaborative relations with individuals and organizations who also serve veterans within King County This includes, but is not limited to other Pathfinders, King County Veterans Program, Washington Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Veteran Affairs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Honorable Discharged Veteran.
• Current Driver’s License, insurance, and reliable transportation for travel throughout King County
• Pass required background checks.
• Obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor registration within the first week of hire.
• Knowledge of Veterans culture and benefits.
• Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Schedule:

For a Veteran Outreach and Referral Pathfinder at Valley Cities Behavioral Health, the schedule is dynamic and provides opportunities for those who thrive in an ever-evolving environment. Discussion of schedules is encouraged during the interview process from both candidate and hiring manager.

We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.