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Jobs and Community Resources – 4/17/24

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Welcome to Resource Wire for April 17 – 24, 2024!

Food banks are great when you’re having trouble getting enough food for your family, but waiting in line and cooking a meal takes time that many of us don’t have. That’s why the University District Food Bank has launched a really cool new initiative to help people get warm, ready-to-eat meals and beverages when they need them. It’s called the Apple A Day Café and it’s located right next to the food bank on Roosevelt Way. Read on for details about the new spot, plus a TON of job training opportunities and hiring fairs across King County!

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~NEW THIS EDITION~

NEW SPOT FOR FREE MEALS IN THE U DISTRICT 

WHERE: 5017 Roosevelt way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 

WHEN: Regular hours have not yet been set. 

WHAT: The University District Food Bank has opened a new FREE restaurant next door called the Apple A Day Cafe. This new space offers hot, nutritious meals and beverages to anyone who needs them. 

The Apple A Day Cafe is meant to serve food bank customers who have an immediate need for food or who don’t have the time or space to cook groceries available at the food bank. 

MORE INFO: Read this post on the University District Food Bank’s Facebook page. 

FREE TRAINING FOR HEALTHCARE JOBS 

WHEN: Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 3:30-5pm 

WHERE: Join online (see details below) or in person at the Log Cabin, 1321 SW 102nd St, Seattle, WA 98146, or the Skyway Library, 12601 76th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178. 

WHAT: Learn about paid internships and training programs for a career in the healthcare industry. Ask questions, get help with job applications and interview prep, connect to local resources, and learn more about the application process. Open to teens and young people ages 16 to 24. 

TO JOIN ONLINE: Log on to Zoom and enter meeting # 836 7165 1863. 

MORE INFO: Go to Job Launch & PNTH Job Fair or download the PNTH Job Fair flyer. 

FREE TRAINING FOR IT JOBS 

WHEN: Online classes begin June 2024, and in-person classes begin August 2024. Courses are 13-15 weeks, meeting Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm.

WHAT: Begin your IT Support career learning the fundamentals through hands-on instruction covering core concepts and technologies. Earn the CompTIA A+ certification and the Google IT Support Professional Certificate. Seats are offered on first come, first served basis. 

MORE INFO: Go to IT Support Training in Seattle.  

~HAPPENING THIS WEEK~

GETTING YOUTH READY FOR SUMMER 

WHEN: Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 6-8pm 

WHERE: Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 

WHAT: Youth and young adults 13 to 24 are invited to join us for FREE food, fun activities, and an opportunity to learn about great employment opportunities and programs this summer and fall as we launch Seattle Mentors. We welcome families and guardians to attend as there will be resources for you too!  

MORE INFO: Go to Free Event for Youth & Young Adults at Rainier Community Center on April 17. 

UNDERSTAND YOUR MEDICARE OPTIONS 

WHEN: Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 1-4pm

WHERE: Virtual on Zoom. Register for link.

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. 

DEADLINE REMINDER:
PAID PARKS DEPARTMENT INTERNSHIPS 

WHEN: Applications due by Sunday, 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.

HOW TO GET YOUR LANDLORD TO MAKE REPAIRS

WHEN: Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 5-6:30pm

WHAT: Do you need repairs in your rental and don’t know if you or your landlord are responsible for fixing them? What exactly are your rights as a tenant – and what are the landlord’s duties? Learn how to request repairs, and find out what the landlord’s duties are under the Washington state’s Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.

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: Repair Issues & Landlord Duties on the King County Library System website. Contact Julia Gibson at jgibson@kcls.org for help with registration.

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

  • 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. 

Redmond resource center   

  • When: Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 2-4pm 
  • 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. 

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

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.  

Rainier Avenue hiring fair 

T&T Supermarket hiring event 

Seattle career and resource fair 

Central District youth job fair

Airport restaurants hiring event 

  • When: Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 12-2pm 
  • Where: Airport University Classroom, Sea-Tac International Airport, 17801 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98158 
  • Positions: Overnight Utility ($24/hr), Cooks ($22/hr-$23/hr + tips), Dishwasher Utility,($21/hr – $22/hr + tips), Host/Hostess ($19.71/hr + tips), Overnight Prep Cooks ($22/hr + tips). 
  • More info: Go to Concessions International Open Interview Event.

Solid Ground Transportation

Roofing jobs info session 

North Seattle job fair 

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~

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: 

  • $23.56 (new rate!)
  • 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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