ABOUT THE POSITION: The job of a Relief Staff is to fill in for regularly scheduled employees who are sick or on vacation leave. Responsible for providing direct services and engagement to homeless individuals in relationship-based programs (day programs, overnight shelters, transitional and permanent affordable housing). There are 4 different types of relief positions: Shelter Counselor, Hygiene Specialist, Bank Teller, and Front Desk Program Assistant. ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Compass Housing Alliance develops and provides essential services and affordable housing for homeless and low-income people in the greater Puget Sound region. We envision a world in which every person lives in a safe and caring community. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization. To learn more about the agency visitwww.compasshousingalliance.org. LOCATION: Various programs through the Puget Sound. May work at multiple programs. Shelter Counselor – Several locations throughout Seattle Hygiene Specialist – Hygiene Center in downtown Seattle Bank Teller – Client Services Office in downtown Seattle Front Desk Program Assistant – Several locations throughout King County REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator/Manager FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt HOURS: LESS than 29 hours per week on average SCHEDULE: No regular or guaranteed work schedule SHIFT: May work day, evening, weekend, and graveyard shifts SALARY RANGE: $15.75 or $16.08 per hour QUALIFICATIONS An Associate’s degree is strongly desired, Bachelor’s degree preferred in social work or related field. Or relevant work experience, certificate and/or equivalent continuing professional development or education. A minimum of 1-year experience in customer service, required. At least 1-year experience in human services (work and/or volunteer), desired. Familiarity with issues of homelessness, mental illness, chemical dependency, 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. 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 age, ancestry, citizenship, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political ideology, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, use of section 8 certificate, use of service animal, 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. |