Homeless Shelter Advocate - Bailey Boushay House

Job Number: 212407

Department: BBH Emergency Shelter Program

Hours: 6:30pm - 7:00am

$5,000.00 Sign-on (pro-rated by FTE) Virginia Mason is seeking a Shelter Technician at Bailey-Boushay House located in Seattle’s Madison Valley. The primary responsibilities of this position is to create an environment where homeless individuals can be safe during the night. By creating trust this position encourages and supports the homeless individual in connecting with other daytime services at Bailey-Boushay House to secure permanent housing. Bailey-Boushay House is a nationally recognized model for HIV care. Bailey-Boushay House opened in 1992 as America's first skilled nursing facility that was planned, funded, built and staffed to meet the needs of people living with AIDS. Virginia Mason — a nationally-recognized health care provider — has operated Bailey-Boushay House since the day they opened, ensuring those who come here receive the highest quality care available.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months direct service with homeless people or a similar population required.
• Must be able to provide supportive interventions for socially complex clients, in particular when de-escalation problematic behaviors.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire

Preferred:

• Washington State Department of Health Certification as a Nursing Assistant (NA-C)
• Associate's degree and 2 years of direct service with homeless people or a similar population.

As an employee of Virginia Mason, our staff enjoy the emotional benefits of working at a nonprofit facility, but are paid at a higher level of compensation than the typical social service agency. Join Bailey-Boushay House and continue your career with an organization that provides the opportunity to grow with one of the premier healthcare organizations in the Pacific Northwest.
Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes comprehensive compensation and benefits, support, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the country, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.