Part-Time Counselor at Women's Emergency Shelter

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 Counselor is responsible for milieu management while engaging clients in a direct social service program. Time is divided among direct service, operations, and administrative responsibilities to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the program. Duties include client engagement, intake, assessment, advocacy, information and referral, problem solving and crisis intervention, in addition to meal preparation, laundry, and light janitorial assignments. This is a unionized position, represented by Local 8 of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Jan & Peter’s Place Women’s Shelter provides a safe and warm place to sleep each night for forty female-identifying guests experiencing homelessness. Guests are served dinner and breakfast at the shelter and have access to case management and support services. 

LOCATION: North Beacon Hill Neighborhood (Seattle, WA)
REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor & Program Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SCHEDULE: Saturday-Sunday 7:30am-3:30pm; with monthly staff meetings on 1st Thursday 3-5pm
MEAL PERIOD: Paid (30-minutes)
SALARY RANGE: $24.50 per hour (Step 1*)
* Step 2: increase of 2.5% after 12 consecutive months of employment

PART TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE: Unlimited Orca Transportation Pass, Pro-Rated Paid Time Off (PTO) & 12 Paid Holidays, Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in customer service, required.
• At least 1 year of experience in a social/human service setting, desired.
• Awareness and/or training around belonging, compassion, and meeting people where they are, desired.
• Current WA State Food Handlers Permit, desired (If not current, will be sponsored within 1-month of hire).
• Familiarity with topics of housing instability, mental health, substance use, sexual assault, and/or domestic violence. Experience working in an environment where language may be a barrier, required.
• Work experience is a key factor for success in this role. In addition, success in this role requires a passion for knowledge and drive for continuing professional development or education. A degree in human/social services or related field would be a complement to the required experience.

HOW TO APPLY? 

Complete an application today at: https://www.compasshousingalliance.org/employment/  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

Compass Housing Alliance maintains practices and policies that eliminate barriers to equal employment opportunity and strives to ensure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, gender identity, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, political ideology, sensory, physical or mental disability, caste status, the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability and all other groups protected by law. Compass’s policies and practices are intended to promote diversity and equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment, such as: recruitment, selection, compensation, hours of work, work schedules, benefits, training, retention, promotions, demotions, transfers, advertising, layoff, and termination. All employees of the agency are required to comply with the provisions of these policies. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. 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.