The Family Support Center is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. The Family Support Center does not discriminate against any person on the basis of any legally protected status including, but not limited to: age, citizenship, color, disability, health condition, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
To apply for the following positions, please email your professional resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to hiring@fscss.org or fax documents to 360-943-1139 ATTN: William Parmer with the position title in the subject line. You can also mail your application packet to Family Support Center of South Sound - 3545 7th Ave SW Suite 200, Olympia WA 98502. No phone calls please.
We are currently hiring for the following positions:
Bilingual Community Based Advocate: The Bilingual Community Based Advocate will provide confidential advocacy and support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and dating violence, as well as those also impacted by human trafficking. This position will support survivors in accessing comprehensive, coordinated resources in one location including but not limited to mobile and site based advocacy to deliver safety planning, shelter/housing, transportation, outreach, childcare, resource & referral, legal advocacy, interpretation/translation, and other services onsite and from partner agencies, including assisting survivors with Protection Orders. For a full position description, CLICK HERE.
Receptionist: The Receptionist is the first face people see when seeking support at Family Support Center, and the first voice they hear on the phone; it is the gateway to the organization. The Receptionist welcomes clients into the office, assesses their needs, routes them to the correct internal, onsite, or external service, and works to meet the needs of the clients seeking help. It is critical for the Receptionist to be warm and welcoming, and have a thorough understanding of all the organization’s programs and services, as well as onsite partners, in order to quickly and accurately route clients and guests to the correct program or provider. For a full position description, CLICK HERE.
Built for Zero Coordinator: The Built for Zero (BFZ) Coordinator will work closely with community partners in an effort to achieve functional zero for the chronic homeless population in Thurston County, per the BFZ initiative that Thurston County is engaging in through Community Solutions. The Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating and managing collaborative meetings, engaging with key stakeholders, supporting the team in achieving its goals and working towards larger system improvements. The Coordinator will leverage existing and new relationships throughout the community, and act as the connector between stakeholders, working to collectively achieve the goals set forth by the Built for Zero team. For a full position description, CLICK HERE.
Pathways Community Health Workers (Bilingual and Non-Bilingual): Family Support Center of South Sound is launching a Pathways Program, in collaboration with CHOICE Regional Health Network’s Community Care Hub Care Coordination Program. Community Health Workers will provide comprehensive care collaboration services to chronically homeless families with children. CHW’s will support families in establishing and achieving goals, connecting to community resources, identify housing opportunities, and ensure they are accessing any and all available resources in which they are eligible for. This position will provide services onsite at FSC’s main office, shelter locations, and other community locations as requested by the clients served. For a full position description, CLICK HERE.
Pear Blossom Place Support Staff: Pear Blossom Place is Thurston County’s only 24/7 shelter for families experiencing homelessness, and provides at least 36 parents and children safety, stability, and warmth every night of the year. Pear Blossom Place operates from a low barrier and harm reduction model, working from a strengths based perspective in supporting families in accessing permanent housing. Staff at Pear Blossom Place are critical to supporting families in achieving their goals, ensuring shelter is safe and clean, mitigating conflicts and challenges between guests, and for answering the 24 hour Coordinated Entry Hotline for shelter and housing resources. For a full position description, CLICK HERE.
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