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Interfaith Works Homeless Services program is hiring for the following programs:
1. Navigation Team Program Supervisor
2. Shelter Support Staff
2. Shelter Support Staff
Navigation Team Program Supervisor
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We support our neighbors living on the streets, in wooded areas, cars, under awnings, in alcoves, and in abandoned buildings. Referrals and supportive services are provided on-site at the Unity Commons Shelter.
IW Homeless Services is dedicated to providing emergency services and support to those in need, not as charity but as an act of social justice. IW Homeless Services is an equal opportunity employer working towards representing the community we serve and building a diverse work environment. People of Color, multilingual people, older persons, people with disabilities, and people of diverse gender expressions and identities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Interfaith Works Homeless Services program has two core programs: Unity Commons and the Navigation Team. At Unity Commons we provide 24/7 shelter services, basic needs coordination, and daytime services for adult individuals/couples without children of all genders experiencing homelessness. We support our neighbors living on the streets, in wooded areas, cars, under awnings, in alcoves, and in abandoned buildings. We are deeply committed to best practices of Housing First, Harm Reduction, and Trauma Informed Care. The IW homeless services programs are dedicated to providing emergency services and support to those in need, not as charity but as an act of social justice. |
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Our second core program within homeless services is the Navigation Team. The Navigation Team is based on a peer support model of community advocacy and case management. As a team of 8 - 10 certified peers, they operate 3 subprograms:
*** In an effort to center the safety of our guests, staff, and our community, to align with our values as an organization, and in alignment with guidance from the CDC and local health authorities, all new hires are required to show proof of covid19 vaccination status once an offer of employment is extended as a condition of employment. ***
- Guest Support Team
- Provides peer support advocacy, case management, and supportive services connection to Unity Commons Shelter guests.
- Restorative Experience for a Safer Transition (REST) medical respite
- Provides peer support case management through a respite referral program. Respite beds are contracted through local Providence and Multicare hospitals. Referrals receive intensive peer support case management during their short term respite stay.
- Unity Commons Permanent Supportive Housing
- Provides peer support case management for residents of the Unity Commons apartments, works in partnership with the Low Income Housing Institute to offer peer-led services and run apartment community events.
*** In an effort to center the safety of our guests, staff, and our community, to align with our values as an organization, and in alignment with guidance from the CDC and local health authorities, all new hires are required to show proof of covid19 vaccination status once an offer of employment is extended as a condition of employment. ***
IW Homeless Services On-Call Support Staff Position
We support our neighbors living on the streets, in wooded areas, cars, under awnings, in alcoves, and in abandoned buildings. Referrals and supportive services are provided on-site at the Unity Commons Shelter.
IW Homeless Services is dedicated to providing emergency services and support to those in need, not as charity but as an act of social justice. IW Homeless Services is an equal opportunity employer working towards representing the community we serve and building a diverse work environment. People of Color, multilingual people, older persons, people with disabilities, and people of diverse gender expressions and identities are strongly encouraged to apply.
*** In an effort to center the safety of our guests, staff, and our community, to align with our values as an organization, and in alignment with guidance from the CDC and local health authorities, all new hires are required to show proof of covid19 vaccination status once an offer of employment is extended as a condition of employment. ***
IW Homeless Services is dedicated to providing emergency services and support to those in need, not as charity but as an act of social justice. IW Homeless Services is an equal opportunity employer working towards representing the community we serve and building a diverse work environment. People of Color, multilingual people, older persons, people with disabilities, and people of diverse gender expressions and identities are strongly encouraged to apply.
*** In an effort to center the safety of our guests, staff, and our community, to align with our values as an organization, and in alignment with guidance from the CDC and local health authorities, all new hires are required to show proof of covid19 vaccination status once an offer of employment is extended as a condition of employment. ***
Peer ExperienceWe seek out candidates who share life experiences with our guests. While it is not required for any of our positions, the state of Washington offers a training course to become a Certified Peer Counselor (CPC). More information can be found here.
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