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COMPASS HOUSING ALLIANCE Counselor at Men's Veterans Shelter in Seattle, Washington
At Compass, EVERYONE DESERVES A HOME.
Why Compass? Working for Compass is a way to make real, positive change in people's lives.
Compass Housing Alliance believes that everyone deserves stability, growth, and community and that can only be fulfilled when everyone has safe, affordable housing. Whether we work in direct service or in support of the mission in administration and operations, we're all seeking to better our community. We're looking to welcome people to our team that are passionate, skilled, and enjoy a little light-heartedness in their work environment. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization and consider the diversity of staff, guests, residents, and community partners to be an important asset.
ABOUT THE POSITION: The Counselor is responsible for milieu management while engaging clients in a direct social service program. Time is divided among direct service, operations, and administrative responsibilities to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the program. Duties include client engagement, intake, assessment, advocacy, information and referral, problem solving and crisis intervention, in addition to meal preparation, laundry, and light janitorial assignments. This is a unionized position, represented by Local 8 of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). .
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Compass Blaine Center is a 24-hour enhanced shelter with thirty-six beds for male-identifying veterans. Guests have access to onsite hygiene services, daily meals, phone & Wi-Fi use, small storage, and a dedicated Housing Case Manager to help guests with resources to eliminate barriers of instability and to move guests towards being stable and permanently housed.
*LOCATION: *Downtown-Lower Queen Anne Neighborhood (Seattle, WA)
*REPORTS TO: *Program Manager/Shift Supervisor
*FLSA STATUS: *Non-Exempt
*SCHEDULE: *Wednesday-Thursday & Saturday-Sunday 4pm-12am; with bi-weekly staff meetings Tuesdays 2-4pm
SALARY RANGE: *$21.22 per hour *(Step 1) Step 2 increase of 2.5% after 12 consecutive months of employment ** MEAL PERIOD: Paid
FULL TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE: Unlimited Orca Transportation Pass, Medical/Prescription/Vision, Dental, $500 Health Flexible Spending Account 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) & 11 Paid Holidays, Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of 1-year experience in customer service, required.
- At least 1-year experience in human services (work and/or volunteer), desired.
- Awareness and/or training around issues of equity, intersectionality, and belonging, desired.
- Current WA State Food Handlers Permit, desired (If not current, will be sponsored within 1-month of hire).
- Familiarity with issues of housing instability, mental health, substance use, sexual assault, and/or domestic violence. Experience working in an environment where language may be a barrier, desired.
Work experience is a key factor for success in this role. In addition, success in this role requires a passion for knowledge and drive for continuing professional development or education. A degree in social work or related field would be a complement to the required experience.
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