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Kitsap County , Port Orchard, WA Western Australia United States

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Current WDVA employees - are you a compassionate leader with experience providing services to chronically homeless individuals with mental health and substance use disorders? This position may be the perfect career opportunity for you!

We are pleased to announce weare now accepting applications from internal employees for ourTransitional Housing Program Case Manager (Program Specialist 4)at our Transitional Housing Program in beautiful Port Orchard, Washington! This position is a full-time, project role with an expected end date of February 28th, 2028.

Please note: The typical expected hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Flexible work schedule may be considered, subject to supervisory approval. In-State travel required.

*This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.

At theWashington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of Serving Those Who Served. As a national leader in our advocacy for more than 500,000 Veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to honorably discharged Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families.

This position supports the agency's strategic goal of Save and Transform Lives by providing transitional housing services to assist Veterans with placement into permanent housing and includes performing a wide scope of complex duties and responsibilities in the management of this program. As the Transitional Housing Program Case Manager, you will provide expert consultation to program participants, program staff, agency leaders and outside entities.

Your role will be critical to ensuring that vulnerable and high-risk Veterans receive timely and effective case management for transitional housing. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!Some of what you'll be doing includes:

• Providing direct case management, program services, and coordination of clinical services, including but not limited to conducting client needs assessments, developing case management plans, facilitating program placement, coordinating support services including onsite medical health counseling, and substance use disorder treatment services.
• Leading case conferencing with the Veteran Master List coalition and coordinated entry system to identify affordable housing opportunities and explaining complex program issues to clients, agency staff, senior agency leaders, and outside entities.
• Anticipating potential conflicts while demonstrating de-escalation and problem-solving abilities.
• Determining program priorities, setting objectives, and allocating resources.
• Developing, revising, implementing, interpreting, and administering program-specific policies, procedures, and practices, and establishing standards for existing and new program activities.
• Collaborating and coordinating with local agencies to provide supportive services both onsite and in the community.
• Ensuring operational compliance of the MRC contract at Building 10.
• Preparing summary reports, tables, charts, graphs, and presentations to demonstrate successful program outcomes to internal and external audiences.

• Bachelors degree in a related field such as Psychology, Social Services, Social Work, Social Science, Healthcare, or Liberal Arts/Sciences from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or a foreign equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience, including supervisory experience, providing services to chronically homeless individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.

• Six (6) years of experience, including supervisory experience, providing services to chronically homeless individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.

• Proficiency with Excel, word processing, presentation, data management systems, and mobile application software.

Preferred/Desired:

• Masters degree in a related field such as Psychology, Social Services, Social Work, Social Science, Healthcare, or Liberal Arts/Sciences from an accreditedinstitution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or a foreign equivalent.
• Experience in program development and administration for homeless individuals with chronic mental health and substance use disorders.
• Experience providing services to Veterans experiencing homelessness with a broad understanding of the barriers Veterans may face in obtaining permanent housing.
• Possess the following character traits:
  • Interpersonal influence
  • Inclusiveness
  • Effective Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Customer Focus
  • Ethics and Integrity
  • Ability to work independently

A pplication Process:

Top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Other Information:

• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• Must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and must be insured if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• Must be able to pass a background check performance by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to become an Accredited Veteran Service Organization Representative and obtain access to VA and DOD data systems.
• In an emergency situation, employees may be asked to stay for an extended period of time and perform duties appropriate to the situation.
• This position is non-represented.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information please contact us at: recruiters@dva.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agencys greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov .