Relief Staff at Compass Housing Alliance

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 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).

LOCATION: Various sites including Auburn, Renton, Seattle, and Shoreline. May work at multiple programs.

REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor, Program Coordinator, and/or Program Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

HOURS: LESS than 29-hours per week on average

SCHEDULE: No regular or guaranteed work schedule

SHIFT: Options of overnight, evening, and/or day shifts 7 days a week

MEAL STATUS: May be paid or unpaid (30 mins) depending on the location

SALARY: $23.00 per hour + additional $1.75 per overnight hour

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 via phone at 206-474-1100 or via e-mail at HRInfo@compasshousingalliance.org.