ABOUT THE POSITION: Provide trauma-informed case management services designed to prevent homelessness and stabilize housing for tenants who have been homeless. This includes assessment, information and referral, goal setting, and direct advocacy, cooperative case planning and coordination of services. Assist and empower residents to make necessary connections with community and providers in order to stabilize their lives.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Our home for families in South Lake Union provides 72 units of housing for formerly homeless and low-income men, women and children. On-site amenities include a children’s center, outdoor play area, shared community room and case management.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s degree is strongly desired, Master’s degree preferred in social work or a related field. Or relevant work experience, certificate and/or equivalent continuing professional development or education.
A minimum of 1-year experience in case management experience, desired.
2+ years’ experience working in a human services setting related to housing and homelessness, desired.
Demonstrated familiarity with issues of homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, sexual assault, and/or domestic violence, required.
LOCATION: Compass on Dexter in South Lake Union
REPORTS TO: Program Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SCHEDULE: 12-6pm Tuesday-Thursday
SALARY RANGE: Within Compass ranges
BENEFITS: Orca transportation card, 403(b) retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program, and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
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/.