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The Salvation Army Northwest Division Housing Navigator/Case Manager in Seattle, Washington
Description THE SALVATION ARMY SEATTLE SOCIAL SERVICES Housing Navigator Join a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community! The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it's a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the United States, we are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that provide the community with resources, such as food and shelter opportunities. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward. Use your administrative and social services skills as a Housing Navigator! The Salvation Army is seeking a Housing Navigator to provides immediate, tailored assistance to address housing crises. This role works with individuals to connect them to community resources for ongoing housing stability. The clients served may include homeless adults with disabilities that affect self-sufficiency. This position is full-time, non-exempt, and located in Seattle, Washington. Pay rate: $28.45/hour ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Offers intensive housing assistance, including comprehensive assessments, case management, and referrals to help adults create and pursue housing plans. Provides direct service in complex situations. Offers expert case management for clients with various barriers to self-sufficiency. Assists with post-housing case management, including employability, job readiness, and vocational training. Coordinates services with agencies like Mental Health and Employment Security. Refers clients to community resources and collaborates with other agencies. Attends staff and interagency meetings as required. Maintains client records and required reports. Prepares necessary correspondence. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor in Social Work or related field and/or equivalent experience 3 years of related social services experience preferred Knowledge of trauma-informed care and community cooperation in congregate living environments preferred
Proficiency in HMIS data management preferred
A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance. Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered. Life and Voluntary Options. An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available. Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option. Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events. Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months' service time. Paid Vacation: Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months' service time. Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discrim