Job description

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• Employee Type: FT Non-Exempt
• Job Category: Education & Community Services, Regular, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year
• Hiring Bonus: $1,500 on your first pay check

All Neighborhood House employees and volunteers must be fully vaccinated (and submit completed documentation) from COVID-19 by October 18, 2021. New employees must meet this requirement, prior to their start of employment, effective immediately.

Having trouble completing your application? For support, please call (206) 461-8430.

Agency Overview

At Neighborhood House (NH), our vision is a healthy, diverse, and welcoming community, free of poverty and racism, where all people thrive. We serve over 16,000 individuals in Seattle/South King County in the areas of early learning, youth development, citizenship, employment, health, housing, resource navigation, and aging adults. In addition to direct services, we use our experience and deep connection to our communities to advocate for equitable access to services, and policy changes that advance equity for all.

At Neighborhood House, we have a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice. Our employees’ and clients’ diverse experiences and backgrounds guide our work for a more equitable future. We are seeking a team member that represents our dedication to service, equity, and inclusion, to join our diverse team.

Our Agency Values include Community, Equity, Integrity, Relationships, and Sustainability. More information about our Agency Values can be found here: https://nhwa.org/about-us/.

Click here: https://nhwa.org/careers/benefits/ for more details about our benefits program.

Job Summary

The Aging & Disability Resource Specialist has the primary responsibility of conducting extensive, culturally sensitive outreach to specific cultural groups, with a focus on older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers, with the goal of educating and connecting the community to the social services and health resources that are available. This position will dedicate significant time to engaging with community groups in culturally and linguistically competent ways to provide information on the many programs and resources available in the community, as well as conducting simple information & assistance referrals for eligible individuals and families. Resource Specialists will also focus on building and maintaining relationships with resource providers, community leaders, social services organizations, healthcare organizations, housing authorities, government entities, and other organizations that could provide referrals for and support to clients. Typically, the Resource Specialist will also collaborate with other Aging & Disability Services, Chief Seattle Club and Neighborhood House staff to support the community.

Tribal affiliation or Native community connections are required to be successful in this position. Resource Specialist will help clients navigate the US social support systems through a culturally sensitive way, that can provide critical self-sufficiency services, must have familiarity with Indian Health Services available.

Resource Specialists work in diverse, low-income communities where the majority of clients may have Limited English Proficiency. This position will specifically serve clients who are of the American Indian/Alaskan Native community and individuals who have been identified as unsheltered or houseless individuals.

At Neighborhood House we have a deep commitment to our employees’ and clients’ diverse experiences and backgrounds that guides our work for a more equitable future. We are seeking a team member that represents our dedication to service, equity, and inclusion to join our diverse team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.15 - $26.94 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: One location

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