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Jobs and Community Resources – 3/13/24

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Welcome to Resource Wire for March 13 – 20, 2024!

This week we’ve got an update about the DSHS office in Capitol Hill. You might remember that a few weeks ago, we shared (via the Capitol Hill Blog) that DSHS planned to close the location and refer customers to its Rainier location instead. Well, DSHS heard enough concerns about the planned closure that it has now “paused” its plan and says it will look at other options. Read on for that update, plus upcoming resource fairs, hiring events, and more!

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~NEW THIS EDITION~

CAPITOL HILL DSHS OFFICE TO REMAIN OPEN FOR NOW 

WHERE: 1700 E Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98122

WHAT: The state Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) says it’s pausing its planned closure of the Capitol Hill Community Service Office and will reconsider its options. DSHS has previously planned to close the office by February 20, 2024, referring customers to its Rainier location instead.  

DSHS Community Service Offices provide help and information for food, cash, and medical benefits. In addition to its storefront locations, DSHS has a mobile office that makes stops at various locations across King County. For dates and locations, see the Region 2 calendar.   

MORE INFO: Read State ‘pausing’ planned closure of Capitol Hill Community Services Office on the Capitol Hill Blog. 

RAINIER BEACH JOB, COLLEGE, AND RESOURCE FAIR 

WHEN: Saturday, March 23, 2024, 12-4pm 

WHERE: Rainier Beach Community Center, 8825 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 

WHAT: This event is for anyone searching for resources, a job, career change, job-training program, college, vocational or trade opportunities, or help starting your own business. 

MORE INFO: Go to the C.H.A.M.P.S. website, call 206.518.7444, or email dajackson@champsseattle.org 

HELP WITH BAD CREDIT  

WHEN: Tuesday, March 19, 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 – March 19.  

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

~HAPPENING THIS WEEK~

RENTERS’ RIGHTS FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS

WHEN:  Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 3-4:45pm

WHAT: Join us to discuss tenants’ rights and procedures under the Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. Learn how to…

  • break a lease without liability after an incident of abuse
  • report an incident to a qualified third party
  • try to get an eviction off your tenant screening report
  • get a security deposit back
  • understand legal protections for your rights during COVID

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: Information for Survivors of Domestic Violence on the King County Library System website. Contact Julia Gibson at jgibson@kcls.org for help with registration.

INFO ON NEW SEATTLE HOUSING VOUCHER LOTTERY 

WHEN: Thursday, March 14, 2024, 3pm

WHERE: Fairwood Library, 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058

WHAT: Join us to learn about the recently relaunched Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) Housing Choice Voucher program, which provides rental assistance for people with low incomes. The SHA waitlist for vouchers was opened earlier this year and families and individuals seeking rental assistance in Seattle are now invited to join. 

Under the SHA’s new lottery system, applicants will be randomly selected from the voucher list whenever vouchers are available. The number of applicants selected in each drawing will vary, depending on the number of vouchers available. 

Additional info sessions on the new lottery system are being held at libraries in Seattle and King County this spring. To find dates and locations, go to How to apply for a Housing Choice Voucher. 

MORE INFO: Go to Seattle Housing Voucher Info & Enrollment @ Central Library. 

UNDERSTAND YOUR MEDICARE OPTIONS 

WHEN: Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm,

WHERE: Lake Hills Library, 15590 Lake Hills Blvd, Bellevue, WA 98007

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

This event will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) Program volunteers. SHIBA provides free, unbiased, and confidential assistance with Medicare health care choices.

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. 

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! 

Renton resource day 

  • When: Friday, March 15, 2024, 11am-2pm 
  • Where: Renton Library, 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. 

Redmond resource center   

  • When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 2pm–4pm 
  • Where: Redmond Library, 15990 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA 98052   
  • 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 Redmond Community Resource Center. 

DSHS in Kent 

  • Where: Row/REACH Catholic Community Service Kent Family Center, 1229 W Smith St, Kent, WA 98032 
  • When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 10am-2pm 
  • What:  Visit the DSHS Mobile Community Services Offices for help with Basic Food Assistance, Cash Assistance, Medicare Savings, and Disability Medical Assistance.  
  • More info: Go to Mobile Community Services Office. 

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.  

Allied Universal Event Services 

FedEx Ground  

Cruise summer jobs 

Rainier Avenue job fair 

Community job fair for immigrants 

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: Various dates and times. See below.

WHAT: Seattle Veterinary Outreach, Washington Health Outreach, and Doney Coe Pet Clinic provide veterinary care for free or at a reduced cost to the pets of people experiencing homelessness and or 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.

Upcoming dates:

MORE INFO: Visit Seattle Veterinary Outreach Clinic Calendar, Washington Health Outreach Schedule and Services, or Doney Coe Services.

~UPCOMING COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES~

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS 

WHEN: Applications due by March 25, 2024 

WHERE: Applications are now available for the Pacific Science Center’s Camps for Curious Minds Scholarship Program. This lottery-based programs offers youth in grades PreK-8 interested in science education opportunities to participate in one of PacSci’s week-long camp sessions at no cost. 

Campers qualify for a scholarship if they: 

  • Qualified for free or reduced lunch program for the 2023-2024 school year. 
  • Are in the foster care system currently, or were during the 2023-2024 school year. 
  • OR are in the care of parent/guardian enrolled in the food assistance program (SNAP) or other public assistance programs. 

TO APPLY: Fill out the Camps for Curious Minds 2024 Scholarship Application. 

QUESTIONS: Email camps@pacsci.org  with “2024 Summer Camp Scholarships” in the subject line. 

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. 

PAID PARKS DEPARTMENT INTERNSHIPS 

WHEN: Applications due by April 21, 2024. Internship dates July 8 – August 15. 

WHAT: Love parks and being outdoors? King County Parks Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) is a PAID summer internship program for teens interested in jobs in parks and the environment. Interns work 22 hours per week and meet daily Monday through Wednesday at Bethaday Community Learning Center in White Center, and virtually via zoom on Thursdays. Internships are open to youth living in King County and entering grades 10-12. No resume or cover letter needed to apply. 

MORE INFO: Download the KC Parks YCC Summer Internship 2024 or go to the King County Parks Youth Conservation Corps website.

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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