Job 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:

• 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.
• Provide referrals to career training programs, financial literacy workshops, self-improvement activities, job counseling, and retention support.
• Build relationships with community organizations, employers, and service providers to expand opportunities for participants.
• Track individual achievements, adjust plans as needed, and celebrate milestones in each resident’s journey toward self-sufficiency.
• Be a trusted mentor, coach, and role model, empowering participants to navigate challenges and build a sustainable future.
• Manage program documentation, escrow accounts, and grant reporting, ensuring smooth program operation.

Pay and Benefits

• In compliance with the Equal Pay & Opportunities Act, the full wage range for this position is $23.57 to $33.00 per hour. Starting salary is determined by the required qualifications for the role and the candidate's relevant experience.
• Full-time, non-exempt, OPEIU Local #11-represented position working in-person/on-site Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5pm.
• We offer a generous contribution toward health care: 100% paid for employee only medical and vision coverage, 85% paid for dependent tier coverage. 100% paid for dental.
• Up to 26 days of accrued paid time off annually in the first year (13 vacation/13 sick days), and 12 paid holidays.
• This position is required to participate in Washington PERS (Public Employee Retirement Services).
• 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.