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Job Title : Veterans Outreach and Training Specialist
Type : Full-Time / Non-exempt
Schedule : Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm; 37.5 hours per week
Reports to : Director of Essential Services
Payrate : $30.43 / hr.
Location : Hybrid; Seattle WA Call Center
Union Representation : Represented by OPEIU
Please note : This position will entail some required travel within King County (potentially outside on rare occasions), and work on weekends / after hours is required.
PROGRAM SUMMARY : Our Mission at Crisis Connections is to foster resilience and wellbeing for all by connecting people to accessible and compassionate support.
If you want to be able to help others get through tough times, we would love to have you apply for our Veterans Outreach & Training Specialist position.
POSITION SUMMARY :
The King County 211 Veterans Outreach & Training Specialist seeks out and maintains relationships with veterans and veteran-serving organizations.
King County 211
We are a busy contact center (no sales or telemarketing) serving King County residents needing health and human services.
We provide information and referrals to a variety of resources including (but not limited to) food, rent, utility, legal, health and employment services.
You will help foster a supportive, team-focused environment that provides a unique opportunity for growth and professional development.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
King County 211 is open Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm. Scheduling flexibility outside of these hours and on weekends is required as needed to attend veteran-focused events.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Requirements
Working Conditions : Individuals in this position should be able to sit or stand for lengthy periods of time. Individuals will need to be able to wear a headset or earphones as they take calls.
Individuals will need to manage several IT / software platforms at once and be able to function in an environment with moderate noise and distraction.
Computer Skills Assessment : Crisis Connections requires a basic Computer Skills assessment to measure computer literacy and skills.
The assessment is approximately 15 minutes in length, and timed. HR will provide a link to complete the test after screening qualified candidates.
This assessment will be completed on the candidate's personal computer. Upon request, candidates may take the assessment at one of our 2 office locations as an accommodation.
Additional accommodations for the assessment are provided upon request.
MS Office Skills Assessment : Candidates to this role will be required to complete an MS Office Skills Assessment to measure their ability to use MS Office tools such as PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Technology Requirements :
Smart phone with ability to download and use Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) application.
Thriving employees means a thriving mission : We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. We welcome everyone's lived experiences, cultures, and expertise, at Crisis Connections because it strengthens our team and the care we provide to the community.
BIPOC, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are dedicated to supporting our employees by offering excellent benefits and career progression opportunities
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage including an 100% employer paid option for certain plans and coverage tiers.
Annual wage increases
Generous Paid Time Off & 12 Paid Holidays
Discount on ORCA transit pass
Free Parking & Flexible Schedules
Growth opportunities
Self-care tools & weekly check ins with your supervisor
Voluntary Benefits
Short-term and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
403B Retirement Plan
Gym classes
Offers of Employment : All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check including a Criminal History Report and Reference Check.
DISCLAIMER : The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.
It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
As an adaptive organization, responsibilities can and will change in alignment with greater efficiencies and mission metrics.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION : Crisis Connections (CC) is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.
CC does not discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion, or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal law.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions.
Last updated : 2024-06-25
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$79k-102k (estimate)
06/26/2024
06/26/2024
crisisconnections.org
SEATTLE, WA
100 - 200
1964
KATHLEEN SOUTHWICK
$5M - $10M
Social & Legal Services
Mission: Our passion is caring and listening empowering people to make positive life changes. We do this by connecting people with critical resources. Crisis Connections, formerly known as Crisis Clinic, has been at the heart of the Seattle-King County safety net for 50 years. We provide a variety of telephone-based support services that are free and easily accessible to anyone in our community experiencing crisis. Our service area includes King County and WA State. Our core services include: - 24-Hour Crisis Line: Immediate assistance for people experiencing emotional distress, mental health... crisis, or considering suicide. All calls are anonymous and confidential. Available 24/7/365. - WA Recovery Help Line: A statewide resource for people struggling with mental health, substance abuse, or problem gambling. - King County 2-1-1: Provides expert assistance in finding community resources and health/human services. Need help but dont know where to turn? Dial 2-1-1. - Teen Link: An anonymous and confidential help line for youth, answered by teen volunteers. Phone and chat are available every evening from 6-10pm. Teen Link also provides youth suicide prevention trainings in area schools. - WA Warm Line: A statewide peer support help line for people living with mental illness. - Survivors of Suicide: Support groups for anyone who's lost a loved one to suicide. For more information visit: www.crisisclinic.org -------- Crisis Connections is a non-profit agency registered with the Secretary of State as a charitable organization. We are state-licensed as an emergency telephone service and chemical dependency provider. We are accredited by the Alliance of Information & Referral Systems and CONTACT USA. Crisis Connections is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.
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