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 Auburn, Renton, Seattle and Shoreline.

ABOUT THE POSITION: The Veterans Housing Case Manager is a senior level position requiring a higher level of responsibility, applying advanced subject knowledge, and exercising significant independent judgment and initiative. The Veterans Housing Case Manager II is expected to share knowledge, function as a resource, and serve as a guide to other Case Managers in the agency. Those in emergency services work a caseload of individual program participants experiencing homelessness, many of whom have multiple barriers (i.e., serious mental illness, substance use disorders, chronic health conditions, frequent contact with law enforcement, etc.). They engage and develop relationships with participants and provide trauma-informed support services so that secure, stable, and permanent housing may be achieved. As a Case Manager for Veterans, they will collaborate with the King County Veterans Program and support the coordination of services. They assist and empower residents to make necessary connections with the community and providers to stabilize their lives. This is a unionized position, represented by Local 8 of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: In partnership with the King County Veterans Program, Blaine Veterans Center is a 24-hour enhanced shelter for thirty-six male-identifying veterans. Participants have individual dedicated sleeping areas. Services include three meals a day, laundry, showers/hygiene, bus tickets, personal storage, kitchenette, phone and Wi-Fi use, computers, and TV. The program is staffed around the clock for safety and support. On-site housing navigation support is provided by Compass case management and coordinates with King County Collaborative Case Management Program services, and skill development opportunities. We help participants eliminate barriers of instability and to move towards being stable and permanently housed.

LOCATION: Lower Queen Anne Neighborhood (Seattle, WA) REPORTS TO: Case Manager Supervisor FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:30pm with monthly staff meetings on the 1st Wednesdays MEAL PERIOD: Paid (30-minutes) SALARY RANGE: $28.28 per hour (level 2) FULL TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE: 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of 2 years' experience in a social/human service setting related to housing and homelessness, required.

A minimum of 3-4 years of case management experience if have no experience in a Compass program.

Education and experience that demonstrates competency in and awareness of equity, intersectionality and belonging. As well as a familiarity with i