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COMPASS HOUSING ALLIANCE Program Coordinator at Supportive Housing 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 Program Coordinator provides oversight and coordinates programming for the assigned program(s). Programing will directly address resident issues and provide case management to a small case load and provide leadership support to the case management team. The coordinator works with the Program Manager and the Director of Housing Services to facilitate the development and expansion of services through engaging with the community and building networks. Time is divided between leading shift coverage, supervising front line staff, administrative tasks, HMIS management, schedule management, and case management and case management support. All responsibilities are conducted in a manner consistent with the spirit of the Compass mission and philosophy of care. ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Providing eighty (80) units of permanent supportive housing to individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness and have at least one disability. The program offers case management and resources to help participants stabilize in housing by addressing barriers that have contributed to housing concerns. At Nyer Urness House improving one's quality of life with supports on site and connecting to community resources is critical. All units are filled through the Coordinated Entry system (CEA). Twenty-one (21) units are set aside for Veterans who have experienced homelessness.
LOCATION: *Ballard Neighborhood (Seattle, WA) *REPORTS TO: *Program Manager FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt *SCHEDULE: *Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm; with evenings and weekends for emergencies *MEAL PERIOD: *Unpaid (30-minutes) *SALARY RANGE: *$26.92-$30.77 per hour DOE within Compass range *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:
Minimum of 2 years' experience in a human service setting dealing with topics of housing instability or supportive housing, mental health, substance use, employment insecurity, domestic violence, required.
A minimum of 1 years' experience in direct supervision/management of people, desired.
A minimum of 2 years' experience in case management or a direct service role serving those living unsheltered, desired.
Awareness and/or training around issues of equity, intersectionality, and belonging, desired.
Experience working in an environment where language may be a barrier, desired.
Current WA State Food Handlers Permit, desired (If not current, will be sponsored within 1-month of hire).
Valid WA driver's