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COMPASS HOUSING ALLIANCE Housing Case Manager I at Supportive Housing 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 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: Operating on a "housing first" model, Nyer Urness House provides 80 units of permanent supportive housing to adults who were formerly unhoused. Supportive services include case management, a medical clinic operated by Neighborcare Health on-site, daily meals and other community building resources. The community is named for the Reverend Nyer Urness, whose philosophy of meeting people where they are is a fundamental principle of the work at Nyer Urness House.
LOCATION: *Ballard Neighborhood (Seattle, WA) *REPORTS TO: *Program Manager *FLSA STATUS: *Non-Exempt *SCHEDULE: *Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5:30pm; with monthly staff meetings on Wednesdays at 9am & weekly case management meetings on Tuesdays at 11am *MEAL PERIOD: *Unpaid (30-minutes) *SALARY RANGE: *$26.37 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) & 11 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 related qualifications include Valid WA driver's license, proof of car insurance, and a driving record that me