Evening Counselor, Blaine Center

COUNSELOR

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: Compass Blaine Center is a 24-hour enhanced shelter with thirty-six beds for male-identifying veterans.

Guests have access to onsite hygiene services, daily meals, phone & Wi-Fi use, small storage, and a dedicated Housing Case Manager to help guests with resources to eliminate barriers of instability and to move guests towards being stable and permanently housed.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Compass Housing Alliance develops and provides essential services and affordable housing for individuals and families experiencing housing instability in the greater Puget Sound region.

We envision a world in which every person lives in a safe and caring community.

Compass offers an open, supportive, and challenging work environment committed to promoting the dignity and well-being of each person that we serve.

We consider the diversity of the staff, guests, residents, and community partners to be an important asset.

We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization.

Compass is proud to be an affiliate agency of Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW).

LCSNW partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope by providing support services in key areas such as behavioral health, child welfare, refugees, and support to aging adults and people with disabilities to live independent lives.

To learn more about the agency visit www.compasshousingalliance.org.

LOCATION: Downtown-Lower Queen Anne Neighborhood (Seattle, WA)

REPORTS TO: Program Manager/Shift Supervisor

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: Wednesday-Thursday & Saturday-Sunday 4pm-12am; with bi-weekly staff meetings Tuesdays 2-4pm

MEAL PERIOD: Paid

SALARY RANGE: $21.22 per hour (Step 1

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*Step 2 increase of 2.5% after 12 consecutive months of employment

FULL TIME BENEFITS INCLUDED: Unlimited Orca Transportation Pass, Medical/Prescription/Vision, Dental, $500 Health Flexible Spending Account 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) & 11 Paid Holidays, Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program.

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Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

The employee in this position must be able to read, write, and understand English.

Social Services

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