DescriptionTHE SALVATION ARMYSEATTLE SOCIAL SERVICESOutreach & Community Engagement SpecialistJoin a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community!The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it's a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the United States, we are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that provide the community with resources, such as food and shelter opportunities. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward.Use your social services skills as an Outreach & Community Engagement Specialist!Street Level Ministries is an outreach ministry of Seattle Social Services, William Booth Center, ARC and local corps affiliates. It is a weekly urban outreach - primarily to the homeless in downtown Seattle. The Outreach and Engagement Specialist (OES) focuses on housing outreach for individuals living in vehicles in King County. The main goal is to assist individuals in quickly securing housing by addressing immediate crises. The OES visits vehicle residents at their parking sites, collaborates with clients to identify and overcome housing barriers, and refers them to community resources such as mainstream services, benefits programs, and food assistance.This position is full-time, non-exempt, and located in Tukwila, Washington.Duties & ResponsibilitiesMaintain weekly client contact during housing assessments and readiness planning.Offer intensive housing assistance, including comprehensive assessments, case management, and referrals.Provide expert case management for clients facing various challenges.Support post-housing needs, including employability assessments, vocational education, and community referrals.Collaborate with agencies and participate in staff meetings and training.Maintain accurate client records, utilize social services systems, and input relevant data.Manage interns and volunteers, collaborate on newsletters, and coordinate outreach events with the Outreach and Engagement Program Manager.Education & ExperienceExperience in social services or customer serviceDemonstrate understanding in: Housing First, Coordinated Entry (CEA), Rapid Rehousing (RRH), City, County and Partner Agency Human servicesStrong Human relations skills; trauma-informed care; community building, and motivational interviewingCompetent in HMIS entries, exits and reporting

　　The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description.A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.Life and Voluntary Options. An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) opti