Yakima Neighborhood Health Services·Yakima, Washington
Conduct outreach and case management for homeless individuals to determine service needs and develop self-sufficiency goals. Coordinate with agencies to secure housing, food, clothing, and access to government entitlements.
Location: Yakima, WA
Established in 1975, Non-Profit Yakima Neighborhood Health Services serves patients in the areas of Behavioral Health, Family Dentistry, Internal Medicine, Women’s Health, Primary Care, Pediatrics, Vision Care and Pharmacy. Our mission is to improve the quality of life and equity in our communities by providing accessible and integrated health and social services, ending homelessness and offering unique learning opportunities for students of health professions. Why Work at Yakima Neighborhood Health Services? YNHS offers great compensation for this position, with a starting wage of $27-$29 an hour, along with high value benefits of employer provided medical, dental, vision, life, disability and retirement insurances. To support our team, we also provide ten paid holidays, flexible amounts of paid leave and/or cash-out options, and retention bonuses to reward commitment to our mission.
We are looking for a candidate that has a passion to work with individuals who are homeless or in transitional housing
The technical qualifications are: Associate degree in behavioral or health sciences or related field. Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred. Two years of closely related work experience. Knowledge of effective case management practices. Knowledge of government benefits and community resources. Experience in effective social service delivery. Knowledge of addiction and mental health pathologies. Ability to successfully pass a background check in relation to the position applied for. Must have valid driver's license and car insurance.
Day to
Day: Identification and outreach to homeless persons to determine who is in need of services. Provides case management support, including scheduled and unscheduled home visits. Assessment of need to determine client limitations and strengths. Work with agencies / organizations to maximize clients’ abilities to stabilize housing and improve self-sufficiency. Develop service plan with clients to set goals (including self- management goals) and action steps toward self-sufficiency. Provide assistance with securing food, shelter, clothing and referrals to other supportive services. Provide assistance in accessing entitlements
Requires an associate degree in behavioral or health sciences and two years of related work experience. Must possess a valid driver's license, car insurance, and the ability to pass a background check.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Washington are typically supported by steady demand from outpatient, community, and telehealth settings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a current unrestricted clinical license, experience with evidence-based therapy, and the ability to work from a HIPAA-compliant home office. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license status and prepare examples of your therapy approach before applying.
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