Health and Homeless Services Case Manager

Location: Yakima, WA

About the organization

Established in 1975, Yakima Neighborhood Health Services (YNHS) is a non‑profit that serves patients in Behavioral Health, Family Dentistry, Internal Medicine, Women’s Health, Primary Care, Pediatrics, Vision Care, and Pharmacy. Its mission is to improve quality of life and equity in the community by providing accessible, integrated health and social services, ending homelessness, and offering unique learning opportunities for health‑profession students.

Benefits

• Employer‑provided medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement insurance
• Ten paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave and cash‑out options
• Retention bonuses for commitment to the mission

Pay

Starting wage: $27‑$29 per hour.

Requirements

• Associate degree in behavioral or health sciences or a related field
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
• Two years of closely related work experience
• Knowledge of effective case management practices
• Familiarity with government benefits and community resources
• Experience in effective social service delivery
• Understanding of addiction and mental health pathologies
• Ability to pass a background check
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance

Responsibilities

• Identify and outreach to homeless individuals to assess service needs
• Provide case management support, including scheduled and unscheduled home visits
• Assess client limitations and strengths to determine needs
• Collaborate with agencies and organizations to help clients stabilize housing and improve self‑sufficiency
• Develop service plans with clients, setting goals and action steps toward self‑sufficiency
• Assist clients in securing food, shelter, clothing, and referrals to other supportive services
• Help clients access entitlements and benefits