We believe our community can move beyond poverty and oppression to a place where all people have access to quality housing, nutritious food, equal justice and opportunities to thrive. We are committed to working with compassion, integrity, accountability, creativity and an anti-oppression approach to end homelessness, hunger, inequality and other barriers to social justice. We value collaboration and leadership from the communities we serve. As our workforce evolves to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, our agency and workplace will be enriched and strengthened and as such we will:
• Demonstrate the initiative to learn and enhance skills that promote anti-racism, cultural competency and an understanding of oppression and its impact.
• Participate in intentional learning efforts, including events relating to understanding and dismantling institutional racism and building
JOB SUMMARY: Broadview is a 24 hour facility providing emergency shelter (10 units), transitional housing (21 units) and support services to women, children and youth whose lives have been disrupted by family violence, substance abuse, inadequate medical and mental health care, long periods of family separation, child abuse and neglect and poverty. Support services include on site crisis intervention, case management and advocacy-based counseling, legal advocacy, information and referral, and long-term stabilization services. The Child Advocate is responsible for developing and implementing services and activities that respond to the unique needs of homeless children, youth and mothers residing at Broadview.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND TASKS:
30% Provide intake, crisis intervention, case management, advocacy-based counseling, information and referral, and other support services with children and youth residents. Participate in case conferencing, school and general provider meetings as requested to help determine service needs. Help develop and implement effective services for children, youth and mothers that address the impact of homelessness, domestic violence, racism and poverty, child abuse and substance abuse prevention, child development, positive parenting and self-esteem enhancement
30% Help develop, coordinate and/or lead age-specific support groups, childcare and special events for children and youth. Develop and coordinate on-site and off-site recreational activities, and help facilitate access to community resources for children, youth, and their mothers, including access to daycare and transportation upon exit from the program
25% Duties below are shared between the Child Advocates as determined by staff and Children’s Program Supervisor:
• Recruit, screen, orient, train, supervise and evaluate volunteers assisting in the children and youth program. Plan volunteer recognition events and appreciation, maintain paperwork and files
• Coordinate May and December holiday giving for 33 shelter/transitional households including determining family needs and wants, recruiting community donors, coordinating receipt and distribution and donor recognition
• Perform supplemental computer user support including assisting in collection and inventory, performing first-level basic trouble shooting of computer and printer problems, and taking telephone direction from IS manager
• Coordinate outside daycare needs and infant/toddler supplies/donations for all shelter and transitional residents including assistance with outside program application and enrollment. Maintain updated data resource lists
10% Help foster an atmosphere of support and safety for residents, staff and volunteers. Help maintain order and security in the buildings and communicate/enforce program policies and procedures. Provide front desk coverage as needed
5% Maintain accurate and confidential resident case records, statistics and daily notes
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Requires one of the following:
a) Three years of direct social service experience, including at least one year of experience serving low income women, children and youth; OR
b) Bachelor’s degree in child development/education or a related field and at least one year of direct social service experience, including experience serving low income women, children and youth; OR
c) Any combination of education, experience and measurable performance which demonstrates the capability to perform the duties of this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience facilitating support groups for children, youth and adults
• Experience with crisis intervention, conflict resolution, child development and case management services with women and children and with providing advocacy-based counseling services to victims of domestic violence
• Paid and/or volunteer work experience with emergency shelters, transitional housing programs, and/or other residential programs
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Good organizational and record keeping skills, including the ability to maintain accurate and confidential files
• Ability to recruit, train, coordinate and supervise volunteers
• Excellent problem solving, facilitation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability and willingness to work individually in a self-directed manner and as part of a team
• Willingness and ability to work with people from a variety of racial, cultural and economic backgrounds, with various lifestyles, sexual orientations, and of all ages
• Familiarity with issues of homelessness, domestic violence, child abuse and sexual assault, and knowledge of local resources available to assist children, youth and women impacted by these issues
• Valid driver’s license, and willingness to drive program van as needed throughout King County
• Basic knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Word and Outlook)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: This position works in a crisis oriented shelter environment, 55% of the time with clients, 35% of the time on a computer, and 10% time in the field (removed moving clients), driving, and attending meetings. Work may be interrupted by the immediate needs of a client in crisis. Work involves physical movement throughout the facility and the ability to climb 4 flights of stairs. Position requires employee to lift/carry 20-40 pounds frequently, and push/pull up to 100 pounds occasionally. Position requires the ability to sit on floor and climb and reach above head to get items off shelves. Position has the ability to sit/stand as needed.
HOURS & COMPENSATION: This is a part-time (36 hours per week) union position paying $19.59 per hour plus benefits. Benefits include medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability insurance, basic life insurance, 401(k) savings plan including agency contribution and match, holiday pay, generous paid personal leave package and tax-sheltered health care and dependent care accounts.
How to apply
TO APPLY: Applicants must complete the Solid Ground application form specific to this position. To find an application online, go to www.solid-ground.org/AboutUs/Jobs, then click on the Job Title for this position and download the attached application. You may also leave a message on our job line at 206.694.6840 requesting a specific job application, or you may apply in person at 1501 North 45th Street in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood.
Applicants may submit completed applications by mail to: Solid Ground, Attn: Human Resources Department, 1501 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103-6708 or via email to jobs@solid-ground.org.
Please attach a cover letter and resume
CLOSING DATE: 5:00pm on Thursday July 2nd.
WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTICE VIOLENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. SOLID GROUND IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.