at Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest in Spokane, Washington, United States
Job Description
Closes: 01/25/2026 - Spokane, WA - Full-time/Hourly
Wage: $25.00 p/h
Employment Benefits: https://discovergoodwill.org/benefits/
NOTE: Please apply early, as this job posting is subject to removal before the deadline if sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Thank you.
Summary:
Provide Supportive Services to Veterans & their families in the Supportive Services to Veterans Families (SSVF) grant-funded program. Provide housing services to Veterans to execute Individual Housing Plans that enhance housing security to eligible participants through direct & indirect service provision in Goodwill & partner agencies. Must have valid driver's license, clean driving record, & proof of personal auto insurance. Must pass background & driver record check.
Education &/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience &/or training; or equivalent combination of education & experience.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following:
- Effectively assist participants in achieving housing stability.
- Ensure that participants receive the assistance needed to promote housing stability.
- Establish & document participant housing requirements. Determine the participant's household barriers that may limit the housing options available to the household. Gather & record information about the participant's prior housing situation in order to identify & coordinate an effective & acceptable housing search for the participant. Develop housing searches, locate landlords willing to rent to participant, perform housing inspections & all other housing related tasks required to permanently house participant.
- Coordinate &/or provide supportive services needed by the participant to achieve & maintain stable housing.
- Understand & perform duties within compliance with State & Federal Fair Housing Laws.
- Use informal community networks, as needed, to locate housing & make referrals as necessary in support of Individual Housing Plans.
- Participate in meetings, staffings, & other activities as directed to promote & review the effectiveness of Individual Housing Plans.
- Conduct other services & activities in concert with Department of Veterans Affairs, Supportive Services for Veterans Families program guide & at the direction of Goodwill Program Manager.
- Assist with the development & implementation of programs & services. Assist with screening of referrals for appropriate program & service options.
- Establish & maintain good working relationships with participants, referral agencies, landlords & all team members.
- Follow up on participant progress, providing encouragement as needed.
- Ensure all paperwork & related activities are current, accurate, & in compliance. Includes case notes, & other documentation required by the program or Goodwill management.
- Enter required data into database in a timely & accurate manner.
- Attend meetings, conferences, training, & workshops, as approved or required by supervisor. Make recommendations to supervisory staff on necessary changes in policy or management style. Seek new sources of revenue, upon request.
- Provide services in accordance with Goodwill policies, CARF standards, & principles of safety. Assist in developing natural supports for participants.
- Assist participants in achieving the highest level of independent functioning while receiving services.
- Facilitate Person Centered Planning to determine housing goals, recommend appropriate services to achieve goals, & oversee the program & goals agreed upon. Revise as necessary.
- Model appropriate work behaviors & interpersonal skills.
- Inform business, labor, & the general public about Goodwill services & available potential employees.
- Work at more than one location with a multiple caseloads.
- Other duties as assigned.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://discovergoodwill.applicantpro.com/jobs/3945234-31144.html
