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Jobs and Community Resources – 2/14/24

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Welcome to Resource Wire for February 14 – 21, 2024!

It may still be cold and wet out, but it’s not too early to start thinking about summer internships for yourself or the young person in your life. One excellent opportunity is the Seattle Youth Employment Program, which allows young people to make money while building valuable life and career skills. Read on to learn all about the program, plus upcoming health clinics, resource fairs, and a TON of hiring events.

NEW THIS EDITION | HAPPENING THIS WEEK | UPCOMING | ONGOING RESOURCES

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~NEW THIS EDITION~

PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIPS FOR SEATTLE YOUTH 

WHEN: Internship period is July 8 – August 15, 2024. Applications due Tuesday, March 26, 2024. 

WHAT: The Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) supports young people (ages 16 to 24) to increase their ability to pursue careers that pay well and are meaningful to them. SYEP’s Internship Program places young people in professional and/or structured paid work settings within City departments, local businesses, and nonprofit agencies to apply their knowledge, gain hands-on experience, develop professional connections, and build their resume. 

To be eligible applicants must be: 

  • 16-24 years old 
  • A resident of Seattle OR a student in Seattle Public School or Seattle Colleges
  • Member of a household with income at or below 80% Area Median Income 

MORE INFO: Download the 2024 SYEP Summer Internships flyer, email SYEP@seattle.gov, or call 206.386.1375. 

DSHS TO CLOSE CAPITOL HILL OFFICE 

WHEN: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 

WHAT: The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is permanently closing its Community Service Office (CSO) at 1700 E Cherry Street in Seattle as of Tuesday, February 20, 2024. DSHS recommends that people who would normally use the Cherry Street office instead visit the Rainier location at 3600 S Graham St for in-person assistance, or call 877.501.2233 from 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. 

DSHS also operates Mobile CSOs that visit sites across the state. For dates and locations, see the Region 2 calendar. 

MORE INFO: Read State planning closure of Capitol Hill Community Services Office, a neighborhood center for food, cash, and medical assistance on the Capitol Hill blog. 

DEADLINE REMINDER: FREE COLLEGE TUITION FOR SEATTLE STUDENTS 

WHEN: Applications are available now and due by Friday, February 16, 2024. 

WHAT: Seattle Promise is a college tuition and success program available to all graduating Seattle public high school students regardless of grade point average (GPA), income, ability, or country of birth.   

Under the Seattle Promise program, you may be eligible for: 

  • Free tuition at any of the Seattle Colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College or South Seattle College for up to two years, 90 college credits or a student’s first degree, whichever comes first. 
  • Equity scholarships, which provide flexible funding to students, for books, transportation, housing, etc. for those with financial need. 
  • Student support and advising beginning in the junior year of high school and lasting through completion of a degree, certificate, credential or transfer to a four-year institution. 

High school seniors planning to attend college in the fall of 2024 must apply to Seattle Promise and the college of their choice by February 16, 2024 

TO APPLY: Go to Fall 2024 Applications. 

MORE INFO: Download the Class of 2024 poster or the Get Started Bookmark. 

GREEN CAREER FAIR

WHEN: Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 4-7pm 

WHERE: South Seattle College – Georgetown Campus, 6737 Corson Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 

WHAT: Meet in-demand employers in clean water, sustainable building, and green jobs! Attend and participate in hands-on demonstrations, break-out sessions, networking, resume help, and other skill building activities. 

SIGN UP: Fill out the Sustainability Symposium and Green Career Fair Contact Form. 

MORE INFO: Go to Sustainability Symposium Green Career Fair or download the Green Jobs Symposium 2024 flyer. 

~HAPPENING THIS WEEK~

HOW TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO HOUSING

WHEN:  Wednesday, February 14, 2024, 3-4:45pm

WHERE: Zoom; register for link.

WHAT: This is the second of a three-part series on your housing search. We’ll focus on overcoming barriers that prevent tenants from successfully getting into rental housing. Topics include…

  • tenant credit information
  • evictions and orders of limited dissemination
  • dealing with past debt
  • criminal history on tenant records
  • landlord discrimination

A visiting attorney from the Tenant Law Center will also be on hand to help with answering questions. If you’re currently living in King County and being threatened with eviction, contact the Housing Justice Project for legal assistance at 206.267.7069 or hjpstaff@kcba.org. 

TO REGISTER: Go to Rent Smart Housing Search Part 2-Overcoming Barriers to Housing on the King County Library System website. Contact Julia Gibson at jgibson@kcls.org for help with registration.

FREE MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION CLINIC 

WHEN: Thursday, February 15, through Sunday, February 18, 2024. Admission tickets handed out each day starting at 5:30am.

WHERE: Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109 

WHAT: The Seattle/King County Clinic is a four-day event providing free medical, dental, and vision care for anyone who needs it. Patients do not need to living in Seattle or King County to get care. No ID, documentation, or insurance required.

Tickets are required to attend and are handed out each day starting at 5:30am at Fisher Pavilion in Seattle Center.

MORE INFO: Download the Seattle/King County Clinic 2024 flyer, go to seattlecenter.org/patients, email SKCClinic@seattlecenter.org, or call 206.684.7200.

HELP WITH BAD CREDIT 

WHEN: Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 6-8pm 

WHERE: Online; register for link. 

WHAT: Is your credit preventing you from obtaining a job, making a large purchase, or securing stable housing? This free credit counseling workshop from the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle may be for you!  

MORE INFO: Go to Credit Counseling Workshop -February 20. 

TO REGISTER: Go to Are you ready to get your finances on track? 

HEALTH & RESOURCE EVENTS

WHAT: A variety of organizations are holding events this week to help connect people with basic needs and services, including things like cell phones, bus passes, vaccines, health care screenings, employment resources, legal assistance, and more! 

Federal Way community resource center

  • When: Thursday, February 15, 1-3:30pm 
  • Where: Federal Way Library, 34200 1st Way S, Federal Way WA 98003
  • What: Social Service representatives are here to help you with cash assistance, employment and training, education, housing, food assistance, health/medical care, legal assistance, mental health and substance use treatment, transportation, etc. 
  • More info: Go to Federal Way Community Resource Center. 

Renton resource day 

  • When: Friday, February 16, 11am-2pm 
  • Where: 100 Mill Avenue S, Renton WA 98057
  • What: Local social support providers will help connect you to resources such as healthcare, addiction recovery, free job training, access to ORCA cards, a free phone, gently used clothes & hygiene kits and free lunches. 
  • More info: Go to Renton Library Resource Days. 

Tukwila resource fair 

  • When: Saturday, February 17, 2024, 11:30am-2:30pm 
  • Where: Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98168 
  • What: Come for a resource fair serving community members in need of support. Social service providers will be available to help connect attendees with resources such as healthcare, education, legal clinics and more! Get help with a free phone and ORCA card.  
  • More info: Go to Community Resource Fair.

DSHS in SeaTac 

MORE  OPPORTUNITIES: For additional events hosted at King County libraries, search for “Social Services Help” on the KCLS website. Find additional dates and locations for the DSHS mobile CSO by going to Mobile Community Services Office. 

JOB FAIRS & HIRING EVENTS

WHAT: A variety of employers are holding hiring events over the next week, with some making on-the-spot offers with no experience required.  

U.S. Postal Service 

Grand Hyatt Seattle 

Transportation Security Administration  (TSA)

North Seattle job fair 

Rainier Valley job fair 

Solid Ground Transportation

MORE INFO: To find additional job openings and events, go to WorkSource Workshops & Hiring Events or Port Jobs Hiring Events. 

FREE MEDICAL CARE FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS 

WHEN: Various times and locations listed below

WHAT: King County’s Mobile Medical Program provides walk-in care for people who are living homeless (or were recently homeless) only. Please try to arrive at least one hour before the scheduled end time for the clinic. On rare occasions the clinic will close earlier than the scheduled time. Call the Mobile Van nursing lines if you would like to confirm the clinic end time for a particular day.

Please note: Sites and available services are subject to change due to Mobile Medical’s involvement in the COVID-19 response. Please check King County’s Mobile Medical Care webpage for the latest information, including upcoming dates in September.

Upcoming Seattle dates:

Upcoming South King County dates:

MORE INFO: Go to King County Mobile Medical Care or call 206.330.6775 for the Seattle Medical Van or 206.549.5562 for the South King County Medical Van.

FREE & LOW-COST VETERINARY CARE

WHEN: Friday, February 16, 2024, 10am-2pm

WHERE: Recovery Cafe SODO, 4202 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 

WHAT: Seattle Veterinary Outreach and Washington Health Outreach provide veterinary care for free to people experiencing homelessness and at a reduced cost for people living on low incomes.

Veterinary care is provided on a first-come, first-served service. Pet owners are encouraged to arrive early to secure a place in line.

Services are reserved for those experiencing homelessness or living with a low income, which is verified at clinics. Pet owners should bring their SNAP, EBT, WIC, SSI, or TANF cards. Alternatively, a letter confirming that the pet owner is living in subsidized housing or receiving housing vouchers is also acceptable.

MORE INFO: Visit the Seattle Veterinary Outreach Clinic Calendar and Washington Health Outreach Schedule and Services.

~UPCOMING COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES~

SEATTLE CENTER HIRING FAIR 

WHEN: Thursday, February 22, 2024, 11am-3pm 

WHERE: Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109 

WHAT: Face-to-face interviews and hundreds of open positions with employers like University of Washington, Costco, Albertsons, the Woodland Park Zoo, and more. Open to all potential job seekers ages 18 or older. Bring a resume and wear business attire.  

TO REGISTER: Go to SEATTLE In Person (IP) Diversity Career Fair 02/22/2024. 

MORE INFO: Go to 24th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair and Roundtables. 

UNDERSTAND YOUR MEDICARE OPTIONS 

WHEN: Saturday, March 2, 2024, 12:30-2:30pm

WHERE: Bellevue Library, 1111 110th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98004.

WHAT: Learn about all the parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss…

  • Medicare A, B, C, and D
  • Enrollment
  • Medicare benefits and options
  • Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans
  • Help paying for Medicare
  • Medicare fraud

Hosted by North Seattle College, this Zoom event will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) Program volunteer, Karla. SHIBA provides free, unbiased, and confidential assistance with Medicare health care choices.

Additional in-person workshop dates:

TO REGISTER: Go to Welcome to Medicare Webinar to learn more and register. 

QUESTIONS? Contact Sam Stones at sams@solid-ground.org or 206.694.6750. 

MAXIMIZE YOUR REFUND: FREE HELP WITH TAXES 

WHEN: Walk-in help available through Sunday, April 21, 2024. Virtual Tax Assistance available online starting Thursday, February 1, 2024. 

WHERE: Locations across King County. Check out this map of United Way In-Person Tax Sites and this list of Seattle Public Library Branches offering Free In-person Tax Help. 

WHAT: Get free help filing your taxes from the United Way of King County (UWKC) and AARP so you can get back more of your hard-earned money. Their IRS-certified volunteers can help you understand your tax situation, plus take advantage of credits like the Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit, and the Working Families Tax Credit to maximize your refund. 

  • UWKC: If you make less than $80,000 a year (or less than $96,000 for non-single filers), UWKC’s volunteers are ready to meet with you in person at locations across King County, including libraries, community centers, and food banks. Appointments are not required, but please aim to arrive no later than 45 minutes before closing time. Virtual Tax Assistance available starting February 1, 2024. 
  • AARP: The Seattle Public Library is collaborating with AARP to offer free tax assistance at nine branches through Tax Day, Monday, April 15, 2024. Hours vary and appointments are preferred in some locations. 

MORE INFO: Go to UWKC’s Get Free Tax Help or SPL’s Tax Help pages. 

RENT SMART/¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES!

WHEN: English sessions are held twice monthly (once in November and December) on Wednesday afternoons. Spanish sessions are held monthly on Thursdays, 5:30-6:45pm.

WHERE: Zoom

WHAT: Virtual Renters’ Rights Webinar Series 

Rent Smart Webinars in English

¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Talleres Virtuales en Español

NEED MORE HELP?

  • King County residents being threatened with eviction can contact the Housing Justice Project for legal assistance at 253.234.4204 or hjpstaff@kcba.org.
  • Washington State residents can visit Solid Ground’s For Tenants website for self-help information, or call Solid Ground’s Tenant Services Voice Message Line, 206.694.6767 | TTY: 7.1.1, currently open for messages Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30am – 1:30pm (hours and days are subject to change).

¿NECESITA MÁS AYUDA?

  • Si actualmente vive en el Condado de King y está siendo amenazado con el desalojo, comuníquese con el Proyecto de Justicia de Vivienda para obtener asistencia legal 253.234.4204 o hjpstaff@kcba.org.
  • Los Residentes del Estado de Washington pueden visitar el sitio web Para Inquilinos de Solid Ground para obtener información de autoayuda, o llamar a la línea mensajes de voz de servicios para Inquilinos de Solid Ground, 206.694.6767 | TTY: 7.1.1, cual es abierta los lunes o jueves de 10:30 a.m. a 1:30 p.m. (las horas y los días están sujetos a cambios).

Rent Smart is offered in partnership with Solid Ground’s Tenant Services and the King County Library System (KCLS). / ¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! se ofrece en asociación con los Servicios para Inquilinos de Solid Ground y La Sistema Biblioteca del Condado de King (KCLS).

~JOBS WITH SOLID GROUND~

NEW WAGES FOR SOLID GROUND DRIVERS!

WHEN: Job fair every Wednesday, 10am-3pm — Call ahead to confirm

WHERE: Solid Ground Transportation, 8100 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 

WHAT: Be a part of making life easier for those living with disabilities in our communities. Join our team of drivers who provide ACCESS bus services to people who can’t use Metro’s fixed-route system, helping people get to critical health and human services resources, and connecting people with their communities.  

Solid Ground Transportation offers: 

  • $22.87/hr (new rate!) with $2,000 Hiring Bonus
  • Flexible schedule
  • Part-time & full-time options
  • No CDL requirement
  • Paid training
  • Opportunities for long-term career growth beyond driving!
  • Full benefits (Paid Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401k Matching, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, and Life Insurance)

TO APPLY NOW: Go to the Solid Ground Bus Operator job description and scroll down to How to Apply for application materials.

QUESTIONS? Call 206.694.6817 or email jobs@solid-ground.org. 

SOLID GROUND JOB BOARD

WHAT: Join the Solid Ground team and help us fight poverty and dismantle systems of oppression! We’re currently seeking candidates for these positions:

QUESTIONS? Learn more about Solid Ground and see other open positions on the Solid Ground Careers page.

~ONGOING COMMUNITY RESOURCES~

When you need help, it can be difficult to know where to start. That’s why we put together lists of Ongoing Community Resources in King County for help with things like housing, food, childcare, transportation, employment, and more. Click on the topics below to jump to these ongoing resources posted on our Resource Wire webpage.

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