ABOUT THE POSITION: The Building Specialist maintains a security presence in the reception and lobby area. They observe, record, and respond as needed to the comings and goings of guests, staff and residents, maintain a safe and comfortable environment for residents, and respond to tenant issues as appropriate.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Operating on a “housing first” model, Nyer Urness House provides 80 units of permanent housing to formerly homeless adults. 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 Rev. Nyer Urness, whose philosophy of ‘meeting people where they are’ is a fundamental principle of the work at Nyer Urness House.
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. To learn more about the agency, visit www.compasshousingalliance.org.
*TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE*
LOCATION: Nyer Urness House in Ballard
REPORTS TO: Property Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non- Exempt
SCHEDULE: There are currently 2 open positions
1 Thursday 3pm-11:30pm, Friday-Monday 11pm-7:30am
2 Friday-Tuesday 3-11:30pm
SALARY RANGE: DOE and within Compass ranges
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Orca transportation card, 403(b) retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program, and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
QUALIFICATIONS
Associate degree is strongly desired, Bachelor’s degree preferred in social services or social work related field. Or relevant work experience, certificate and/or equivalent continuing professional development or education.
1 years’ experience in building security work, desired.
1 years’ experience in human services (work and/or volunteer), preferably working with homeless adults, the economically disadvantaged, mentally ill or chemically dependent, desired.
Familiarity with issues of homelessness, mental illness, chemical dependency, sexual assault, and/or domestic violence, preferred.
Experience working with clients whom English is a second language or where there is limited English 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 race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran or marital status, sensory, physical or mental disability 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 HRInfo@compasshousingalliance.org.
For more information about our current job openings and access to the online application, visit our website at http://www.compasshousingalliance.org/who-we-are-top/employment/.