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COMPASS HOUSING ALLIANCE Program Manager at Women’s 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 Program Manager oversees all aspects of the assigned program(s). The primary role of the Manager is to ensure service delivery consistent with the Compass mission, values, and vision through appropriate planning, implementation, operation, and evaluation of assigned program(s). They also seek meaningful cross-program collaborations through knowledge of other agency programs, initiatives, and strategic plans..
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Jan & Peter's Place Women's Shelter provides a safe and warm place to sleep each night for 40 female-identifying guests experiencing homelessness. Guests are served dinner and breakfast at the shelter and have access to case management and support services.
LOCATION: : North Beacon Hill Neighborhood (Seattle, WA) This position offers a location hybrid model with in-office and limited at-home workdays. *REPORTS TO:* Director of Emergency Services FLSA STATUS: Exempt SCHEDULE: Weekdays plus on-call for emergency/crisis support MEAL PERIOD: Paid (60-minutes) SALARY RANGE: $77,000-$85,000 Annual DOE (Depending On Experience) 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 4 years' experience in a human service setting with homelessness or supportive housing, mental illness, substance abuse, employment, or domestic violence organization, required.
A minimum of 2 years' experience in direct supervision/management of direct service employees, required.
Experience in developing and enforcing operating and services procedures, identifying, and implementing best practices in working with homeless and low-income individuals, desired.
Experience in outreach, case management and other direct service delivery for homeless and low-income families and individuals, desired.
Experience in managing a low-income housing facility including dealing with landlord-tenant-related issues, desired.
Experience in grant writing and contract negotiation, 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.
Valid WA driver's license, proof of car insurance, and a driving record that meets Compass standards, required.
Work experience is a key factor for success in this role. In addition, success in this role requires a passion f