What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Self Sufficiency Case Manager position at Vancouver Housing Authority?
Description
Are you passionate about helping people break barriers and achieve financial independence? Do you believe in the power of coaching, connection, and community? Join Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) as a Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Case Manager and help families build brighter futures!
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 FSS Case Manager works directly with residents in the Housing Choice Voucher program, guiding them toward self-sufficiency through education, job training, financial literacy, and career coaching.
Your skills and experience will contribute to our mission as you:
- Empower Participants: Work one-on-one with residents to set personal and professional goals, helping them gain the skills, confidence, and motivation needed for long-term success.
- Connect to Resources: Provide referrals to career training programs, financial literacy workshops, self-improvement activities, job counseling, and retention support.
- Foster Strong Partnerships: Build relationships with community organizations, employers, and service providers to expand opportunities for participants.
- Support Lasting Progress: Track individual achievements, adjust plans as needed, and celebrate milestones in each resident’s journey toward self-sufficiency.
- Advocate & Inspire: Be a trusted mentor, coach, and role model, empowering participants to navigate challenges and build a sustainable future.
- Ensure Compliance & Success: Manage program documentation, escrow accounts, and grant reporting, ensuring smooth program operation.
Pay and Benefits
- The starting salary for this position is $23.57 - $25.93 per hour. In compliance with the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, the full salary range for this position is $23.57 - $33.00 per hour.
- Full-time, non-exempt, union-represented position, working in-person Monday - Friday.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Benefits package also includes 9.11% 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
- Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years related experience strongly preferred
- Experience coordinating a case management caseload.
- Demonstrated experience working with low income and vulnerable persons, preferably in information and referral, self-sufficiency programs and/or care coordination.
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.org. 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 on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
The VHA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as covered veteran in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
Salary : $24 - $26
