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1 Apr 2021

Full-Time Counselor at Men’s Enhanced Shelter

CompassHousingAlliance – Posted by CompassHousingAlliance Seattle, Washington, United States

Job Description

ABOUT THE POSITION: The Counselor is responsible for milieu management while engaging guests/residents in a direct social service housing program. Time is divided among direct service, operations, and administrative responsibilities to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the program. Duties include 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: Otto’s Place Enhanced Shelter removes barriers for individuals transitioning out of homelessness by partnering overnight shelter with 24/7 on-site support services and intensive case management, behavioral clinician, including housing navigation. In addition to services, we offer 100 individual sleeping areas for male-identifying guests, meals, laundry, and service pets. This combination of shelter and services enables us to meet people where they are and build a supportive community to help people currently living in tents or encampments to move toward stability. Referrals are directed from the City of Seattle’s The Hope Team.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Compass Housing Alliance develops and provides essential services and affordable housing for individuals and families experiencing housing instability in the greater Puget Sound region. We envision a world in which every person lives in a safe and caring community. Compass offers an open, supportive, and challenging work environment committed to promoting the dignity and well-being of each person that we serve. We consider the diversity of the staff, guests, residents, and community partners to be an important asset. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization. To learn more about the agency visit www.compasshousingalliance.org.

 

LOCATION: Pioneer Square Neighborhood (Seattle, WA)
REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SCHEDULE 1: Tuesday & Wednesday 4pm-12am, Thursday 2-10pm, Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 8am-4pm, with bi-weekly staff meetings Thursday 2-4pm
SCHEDULE 2: Tuesday-Saturday 8am-4pm; with bi-weekly staff meetings Thursday 2-4pm
SALARY RANGE: $16.89 per hour
FULL-TIME BENEFITS INCLUDED: 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
• Associate degree is strongly desired in social work, human services, or related field. Or relevant work experience, certificate and/or equivalent continuing professional development or education.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in customer service, required.
• At least 1 year of experience in a social/human service setting, desired.
• Awareness and/or training around issues of equity, intersectionality, and belonging.
• Current WA State Food Handlers Permit, desired (If not current, will be sponsored within 1-month of hire).
• Familiarity with issues of homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, sexual assault, and/or domestic violence, desired.
• Experience working with clients with English as a second language or where there is limited English speaking ability.

HOW TO APPLY?
Please visit our website for more details and complete an application at http://www.compasshousingalliance.org/employment/

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Compass Housing Alliance is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and treats all employees and applicants equally without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran or marital status, sensory, physical or mental disability and all other groups protected by law, and promotes diversity in its workforce. Compass Housing Alliance takes affirmative action to implement programs and maintain practices and policies that eliminate barriers to equal employment opportunity. Our program is available for review by employees and applicants for employment in the Human Resources Office during regular office hours.
In compliance with the ADA Amendment Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department via phone at 206-474-1100 or via e-mail at HR****@co********************.org.

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Job Types: Full-Time.

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