Compass Housing Alliance
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Evening Counselor at Men's Shelter
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Compass Housing Alliance believes that everyone deserves stability, growth, and community and that can only be fulfilled when everyone has safe, affordable housing. We work in direct service and in administration and operations to better our community. We are looking to welcome people who are passionate, skilled, and enjoy a positive work environment. We value diverse perspectives and cultures as important assets of our staff, guests, residents, and community partners. We operate at 15+ locations in Seattle, Auburn, Renton & Shoreline.
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).
Program: Otto's Place Enhanced Shelter removes barriers for individuals transitioning out of homelessness by combining overnight shelter with 24/7 on-site support services and intensive case management, behavioral clinician, including housing navigation. It serves 100 sleeping areas for male-identifying guests, meals, laundry, and service pets. Referrals are directed by the City of Seattle's The Hope Team.
Location Pioneer Square Neighborhood (Seattle, WA)
Reports to Shift Supervisor and Program Coordinator
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Schedule Friday-Monday 4pm-12am with biweekly staff meetings on Thursdays 1-2pm
Meal Period Paid (30-minute)
Salary $24.50 per hour (Step 1)
Benefits
Unlimited Orca Transportation Pass
Medical/Prescription/Vision
Dental
$500 Health Flexible Spending Account
4 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) & 12 Paid Holidays
Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Qualifications
A minimum of 1 year of experience in customer service, required.
At least 1 year of experience in a social/human service setting, preferred.
Awareness and/or training around belonging, compassion, and meeting people where they are, preferred.
Current WA State Food Handlers Permit, preferred (If not current, will be sponsored within 1 month of hire).
Familiarity with topics of housing instability, mental health, substance use, sexual assault, and/or domestic violence, preferred.
Experience working in an environment where language may be a barrier, preferred.
Career passion and commitment to ongoing professional development; a degree in human/social services or related field would be a complement.
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Evening Counselor at Men's Shelter
role at
Compass Housing Alliance .
Compass Housing Alliance believes that everyone deserves stability, growth, and community and that can only be fulfilled when everyone has safe, affordable housing. We work in direct service and in administration and operations to better our community. We are looking to welcome people who are passionate, skilled, and enjoy a positive work environment. We value diverse perspectives and cultures as important assets of our staff, guests, residents, and community partners. We operate at 15+ locations in Seattle, Auburn, Renton & Shoreline.
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).
Program: Otto's Place Enhanced Shelter removes barriers for individuals transitioning out of homelessness by combining overnight shelter with 24/7 on-site support services and intensive case management, behavioral clinician, including housing navigation. It serves 100 sleeping areas for male-identifying guests, meals, laundry, and service pets. Referrals are directed by the City of Seattle's The Hope Team.
Location Pioneer Square Neighborhood (Seattle, WA)
Reports to Shift Supervisor and Program Coordinator
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Schedule Friday-Monday 4pm-12am with biweekly staff meetings on Thursdays 1-2pm
Meal Period Paid (30-minute)
Salary $24.50 per hour (Step 1)
Benefits
Unlimited Orca Transportation Pass
Medical/Prescription/Vision
Dental
$500 Health Flexible Spending Account
4 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) & 12 Paid Holidays
Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Qualifications
A minimum of 1 year of experience in customer service, required.
At least 1 year of experience in a social/human service setting, preferred.
Awareness and/or training around belonging, compassion, and meeting people where they are, preferred.
Current WA State Food Handlers Permit, preferred (If not current, will be sponsored within 1 month of hire).
Familiarity with topics of housing instability, mental health, substance use, sexual assault, and/or domestic violence, preferred.
Experience working in an environment where language may be a barrier, preferred.
Career passion and commitment to ongoing professional development; a degree in human/social services or related field would be a complement.
How to Apply Complete An Application Today At: https://
#J-18808-Ljbffr