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COMPASS HOUSING ALLIANCE Housing Case Manager at Men's Enhanced 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 Seattle, Auburn, Renton & Shoreline.
ABOUT THE POSITION: The Housing Case Manager provides trauma-informed services to individual program participants, many of whom have multiple barriers (i.e., mental health, substance use disorder, chronic health conditions, frequent contact with law enforcement, etc.), so that secure, stable, and permanent housing may be achieved and/or maintained. This service includes assessment, documentation, information and referral, goal setting, direct advocacy, cooperative case planning, and coordination of services. The Case Manager assists and empowers participants to make necessary connections with the community and providers to stabilize and improve the quality of their lives. 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 combining 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.
LOCATION: Pioneer Square Neighborhood (Seattle, WA) REPORTS TO: Case Manager Supervisor FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt SCHEDULE #1: Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm; with monthly staff meetings on 1st Wednesday SCHEDULE #2: Sunday-Thursday 10am-6pm; with monthly staff meetings on 1st Wednesday SCHEDULE #3: Tuesday-Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm; with monthly staff meetings on 1st Wednesday MEAL PERIOD: Paid (30-minutes) SALARY: $29.00 per hour (Level 1)
FULL TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE: 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 2-years' experience in a social/human service setting related to housing and homelessness, required.
Experience and education that demonstrates competency in and awareness of equity, intersectionality and belonging is essential. As well as a familiarity with issues of housing instability, mental health, substance use, sexual assault and/or domestic violence, 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).
Certain positions will require driving duties. Driving r
