Housing Case Manager at Emergency Housing Program

**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 Housing Case Manager provides trauma-informed services to individual program participants, many of whom have multiple barriers (i.e., mental health, substance use disorder, chronic health conditions, frequent contact with law enforcement, etc.), so that secure, stable, and permanent housing may be achieved and/or maintained. This service includes assessment, documentation, information and referral, goal setting, direct advocacy, cooperative case planning, and coordination of services. The Case Manager assists and empowers participants to make necessary connection with the community and providers to stabilize and improve the quality of their lives. This is a unionized position, represented by Local 8 of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).
• ABOUT THE PROGRAM:** Located in Auburn, WA, Don's Place is a hybrid housing program combining aspects of both Compass' enhanced shelter and permanent supportive housing programs. It provides non-time limited emergency housing with 24/7 supportive services for adults and couples. Referrals for program participants will be received from Coordinated Entry for All (CEA) and the local Auburn community. In addition to supportive services, participants have access to daily meals, 24/7 staffing support, laundry, and other resources including referrals to medical and mental health services and other benefits to assist in addressing any barriers to long-term, stable housing.
• LOCATION:** Near Emerald Downs (Auburn, WA)
• REPORTS TO:** Program Manager
• FLSA STATUS:** Non-Exempt
• SCHEDULE:** Sunday-Thursday 10am-6:00pm; with monthly staffing meetings on 3rd Thursday 8:30am-10:30am
• MEAL PERIOD:** 30-minutes (Paid)
• SALARY:** $29.00 per hour (Level 1)
• FULL TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE: **Unlimited Orca Transportation Pass, Medical/Prescription/Vision, Dental, $500 Health Flexible Spending Account 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) & 12 Paid Holidays, Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program.
  
  

Qualifications

• Work experience and education are both evaluated in determining the likelihood of success in this role.
• A minimum of 2-years' experience in a social/human service setting related to housing and homelessness, required.
• Experience and education that demonstrates competency with issues of homelessness, mental illness, 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 curre