At Compass, EVERYONE DESERVES A HOME.
Why Compass? Working for Compass is a way to make real, positive change in people’s lives.
Relief Staff is a part-time variable hours position working as substitute for our full-time staff. Shifts are assigned at Emergency Shelters & Day Services as well as Supportive Housing buildings.
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 9 locations in Auburn, Renton, Seattle and Shoreline.
This position is perfect for those looking to start a career in Social Work, those looking for part-time work and/or those looking for overnight work.
ABOUT THE POSITION: The job of a Relief Staff is to fill in for regularly scheduled employees who are sick or on vacation leave. They are responsible for providing direct services and engagement to individuals experiencing homelessness in supportive programs (day services, emergency shelters, and permanent supportive housing). Relief Staff work as substitutes in various locations in Puget Sound area with varying scheduling needs (days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays).
LOCATIONS: May work at multiple sites/locations in King County
REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor, Program Coordinator, and/or Program Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
HOURS: LESS than 29-hours per week on average, dependent on need and availability
SCHEDULE: No regular or guaranteed work schedule
MEAL PERIOD: May be paid or unpaid (30-mins) depending on the shift location
SHIFT: Options of overnight, evening and day shifts 7 days a week
SALARY: $23.00 per hour + additional $1.75 per overnight hour
RELIEF STAFF BENEFITS INCLUDE: Paid Sick & Safe Time Off, Retirement Plan & Employee Assistance Program
QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of 1 year experience working with the public, especially with populations who are in crisis or vulnerable situations, required.
At least 1-year experience in human services (work, education, and/or volunteer), desired.
Familiarity with topics of housing instability, mental health, substance use, sexual assault, and/or domestic violence, required.
Awareness and/or training around belonging, compassion, and meeting people where they are, 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).
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 services, social work 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.