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COMPASS HOUSING ALLIANCE Evening Counselor at Men’s Veterans Emergency 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.
Operating at 15+ locations in Auburn, Renton, Seattle and Shoreline.
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: In partnership with the King County Veterans Program, Blaine Veterans Center is a 24-hour enhanced shelter for thirty-six male-identifying veterans. Participants have individual dedicated sleeping areas. Services include three meals a day, laundry, showers/hygiene, bus tickets, personal storage, kitchenette, phone and Wi-Fi use, computers, and TV. The program is staffed around the clock for safety and support. On-site housing navigation support is provided by Compass case management and coordinates with King County Collaborative Case Management Program services, and skill development opportunities. We help participants eliminate barriers of instability and to move towards being stable and permanently housed.
LOCATION: Downtown-Lower Queen Anne Neighborhood (Seattle, WA) REPORTS TO: Program Manager FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt SCHEDULE #1: Sunday-Thursday 4pm-12am with bi-weekly staff meetings Tuesdays 2-4pm SCHEDULE #2: *Wednesday-Saturday 4pm-12am with bi-weekly staff meetings Tuesdays 2-4pm *MEAL PERIOD: Paid (30-minutes) SALARY RANGE: $21.22 per hour (Step 1) Step 2 increase of 2.5% after 12 consecutive months of employment 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 add