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Jobs & Community Resources – 5/4/21

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~NEW THIS WEEK~

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (TSA) RECRUITING EVENTS

WHEN: Wednesday, May 5, 2-4pm | Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15, 9am-2pm

  • Face masks are required and social distancing and COVID-19 health and safety protocols will be observed.
  • If you don’t feel well, please do not attend.

WHERE: TSA Administrative Offices (18000 International Blvd, 2nd floor, SeaTac, WA 98188); parking validated up to 2 hours

WHAT: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is hiring Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) starting at $19.89 per hour with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). U.S. citizenship is required. TSA believes our greatest asset is our people, which is why we offer competitive salaries with a comprehensive benefits package that provides you and your family with the best possible options.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
  • Retirement program and Thrift Savings Plan, similar to a 401(k)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Personal leave days and paid federal holidays
  • Uniform allowance
  • Other benefits may include: Health and wellness programs, transportation subsidies, and tuition assistance

RSVP FOR EVENTS: Wednesday, May 5, 2-4pm | Friday/Saturday, May 14 and 15, 9am-2pm

LOCAL AIRPORT TSA CONTACT: James Grandberry, james.grandberry@tsa.dhs.gov, 206.834.2447

QUESTIONS/MORE INFO: Visit jobs.tsa.gov or contact the TSA Help Desk by phone at 1.877.872.7990 (dial 711 for the Federal Relay for hearing impaired).

**Airport Jobs is a program of Port Jobs. Port Jobs is not responsible for the actions of the hiring employer.**

CONSTRUCTION PRE-APPRENTICESHIP INFO SESSION

WHEN: Monday, May 10, 10-11am | In-person pre-apprenticeship classes start May 24 (women only) and July 14 (all gender).

WHERE: Join the session on Zoom!

WHAT: Interested in a family-wage career in construction? Did you know apprentice wages vary by trade, but many start at $20+ per hour plus benefits?

About this session:

  • Learn what apprenticeship is and how it builds your construction career.
  • Learn about ANEW’s FREE 12-week pre-apprenticeship training program. Pre-apprenticeship helps prepare you to apply to a construction apprenticeship program in the trade you want.
  • Learn how to apply for ANEW’s in-person pre-apprenticeship classes starting May 24 (women only) and July 14 (all genders).

REGISTER: Pre-Apprenticeship Information Session PORT JOBS & ANEW registration form

QUESTIONS: Call Stephanie at 206.787.3883 or email kellner.s@portseattle.org.

HUDSON GROUP HIRING EVENT and INTERVIEWS

WHEN: Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 10am-1pm

WHERE: Airport University Classroom @ SEA (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158): From ticketing level, locate and go through the hallway between the Starbucks and US Bank near Security Checkpoint #3. Take the elevator (blue elevator doors) to Floor 2, which will open across from the Airport University classroom and the event.

WHAT: Hudson Group is holding a hiring event with immediate interviews for Warehouse Associates, Stock Associates, Specialty Sales Associates, Bookstore Associates, Warehouse Supervisor and Sales Associates for exciting opportunities at Sea-Tac International Airport!

Sales Associates are responsible for accurately operating a cash register, achieving sales goals, and assisting in maintaining clean, stocked, and visually appealing stores.

  • Previous retail or cash register experiences a plus
  • Good communication skills both in person and on the phone
  • Able to execute good judgment in the manager’s absence
  • Ability to follow dress code
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 40lbs

Warehouse/Stock Associates are responsible for maintaining adequate stock level of all products carried in the stores:

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 40lbs

**Airport Jobs is a program of Port Jobs. Port Jobs is not responsible for the actions of the hiring employer.**

~UPCOMING/CURRENT COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES~

RENT SMART: INFORMATION FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS

WHEN: Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 2-4pm

WHERE: Zoom

WHAT: Join Solid Ground tenant counselors as they discuss tenants’ rights and procedures from the Residential Landlord Tenant Act of Washington State. Learn how you can break a lease without liability after an incident of abuse, how to make a report of an incident to a qualified third party, how to try getting an eviction off your tenant screening report, how to get a security deposit back, and how your rights are impacted by legal protections during the COVID-19 pandemic.

REGISTER NOW: Information for Domestic Violence Survivors

QUESTIONS? Contact Julia Gibson at jgibson@kcls.org. A visiting attorney from the Tenant Law Center will also be on hand to help with answering questions.

2021 RENT SMART/¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES!
Virtual Workshop Series (all dates are Wednesdays from 2-4pm)

NEED MORE HELP? / ¿NECESITA MÁS AYUDA?

  • King County residents being threatened with eviction can contact the Housing Justice Project for legal assistance at 253.234.4204 or hjpstaff@kcba.org.
  • 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.
  • Washington State residents can visit Solid Ground’s For Tenants website for self-help information, or call Solid Ground’s message-only Tenant Services Message Hotline, currently open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 10:30am – 1:30pm (hours and days are subject to change): 206.694.6767 | TTY: 7.1.1.
  • 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 directa de mensajes de Servicios para Inquilinos de Solid Ground cual es abierta los lunes, martes, y jueves de 10:30 a.m. a 1:30 p.m. (las horas y los días están sujetos a cambios): 206.694.6767 | TTY: 7.1.1.

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). 

~ONGOING JOB OPPORTUNITIES~

AMAZON WAREHOUSE JOBS

WHAT: Amazon is now hiring students for a variety of hourly positions in Washington State with multiple shift options available. Find your perfect schedule that works around your classes!

We are offering:

  • Part-Time (20-25 hours/week)
  • Full-Time (40 hours/week)
  • Flexible scheduling (one shift/month and up to 25 hours/week)
  • $15.75-$19.75/hr

APPLY NOW! We’ve innovated the job application so it’s faster, easier, and hopefully even a little fun!

MORE INFO/QUESTIONS? Contact Lilly Thompson, Amazon Workforce Staffing, at lillthom@amazon.com.

JOBS WITH ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES

WHAT: Essential businesses are currently recruiting and hiring for multiple entry level job openings in King County, WA. Also, see the Critical Job Opportunities webpage on the WorkSource Seattle-King County website.

MORE INFO: Contact Dan Bernard, Communities of Opportunity Employment Manager, King County Department of Community & Human Services at dan.bernard@kingcounty.gov.

KWA CAREGIVER OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT: Korean Women’s Association (KWA) is seeking full- and part-time Home Care Aides (Caregivers). Do you want to align yourself with a nonprofit social services agency that is dedicated to making life’s transitions a little easier? Do you like to help elderly and disabled people with their daily activities? Do you want a fulfilling job that makes a difference you can see immediately? Become a KWA Caregiver!

Here’s why caregivers want to work for KWA:

  • Competitive starting wage of $16.72-$19.07/hour
  • Flexible hours/scheduling available
  • No experience required, entry level
  • Direct deposit
  • Paid benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance with qualifying hours
  • 100% paid Home Care Aide Certification training
  • Paid continued education training
  • Paid time off
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid travel time between clients
  • Weekend differential pay
  • Employee recognition and bonus referral programs
  • Free caregiver shoes (after working two consecutive months of 80+ hrs, and 80 hrs in current eligibility month)

Qualifications:

  • No experience required
  • Minimum 18 years old
  • Valid WA driver’s license and auto insurance in your own name
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check
  • Able to transport clients to appointments and errands using your own vehicle, as needed
  • Willing and able to provide compassionate care to people in vulnerable situations
  • Able to communicate with people in a friendly and caring manner

APPLY TODAY! Current KWA job listings; KWA is an equal opportunity employer.

PCC IS HIRING

WHAT: PCC Community Markets is Seattle’s original – and the nation’s largest – certified organic, community-owned food market. Meet with our hiring team about full- and part-time positions available at our Bellevue location, opening this summer. Applications will be accepted from candidates ages 16 and over. PCC is a passionate community that believes in the power of good food and the potential of good people; a place where the best of the Northwest comes together, from the produce we stock to the people we hire.

Benefits include: Competitive wages; Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; Paid vacation and sick time; 15% staff discount; Free membership in the co-op; Reduced rate on ORCA cards; Retirement plans; Free PCC Cooks classes

APPLY NOW! Apply on PCC’s Jobs page.

QUESTIONS/MORE INFO: Please do not hesitate to connect! Contact Alyssa Moore, Recruiting Specialist at Alyssa.Moore@pccmarkets.com or 206.717.6527.

~SEATAC JOB OPPORTUNITIES~

ABM AVIATION JOBS

Positions:

  • Airport Customer Service Agent ($16.57/hr)
  • Baggage Agent ($16.57/hr)
  • Taxi Customer Service Agent ($16.57/hr)

Requirements:

  • Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English
  • Must be able to pass background check
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Able to stand or walk for full shift
  • Valid WA State identification
  • Must pass drug screen

APPLY: To view job responsibilities and apply, visit ABM Careers.

ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS JOBS

WHAT: Alamo | Enterprise | National … Your talents … we offer them miles of opportunity. Now hiring at SeaTac:

  • Automotive Detailers
  • Customer Service Agents
  • Drivers
  • Maintenance Technicians

TO APPLY: Apply online at Enterprise Careers.

MCGEE AIR SERVICES RAMP AGENT JOBS 

WHEN: Immediately hiring

WHERE: Apply online at McGee Air Services JOBS webpage.

WHAT: McGee Air Services is looking for Ramp Agents to be key members and perform below-wing functions necessary to provide passenger service support with focus on safety and service. Perform all facets of aircraft handling (e.g., marshalling, push-back, wing-walking). Maintain work areas and ensure the proper care of equipment. Operate ramp equipment, tugs/tractors, and belt loaders. Work outdoors with exposure to the elements and high noise levels for 8 hours or more per workday.

Details:

  • $16.54/hr
  • Flight benefits after 30 days
  • Limited time offer: $1,000 one-time retention bonus after six months on the job

Must meet listed job qualifications below:

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Authorization to work in the US (US Citizen or legal work status)
  • Able to speak, read, and write English
  • Able to accept full-time employment (including nights, weekends, holidays)
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • Able to lift up to 75 pounds frequently
  • Able to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment
  • Able to perform basic mathematics
  • Able to understand and interpret flight schedules and airline flight destination information
  • Must pass drug screen and background check
  • Regular and predictable attendance
  • Able to obtain airport security clearance, customs seal, and USPS security clearance
  • Five (5) consecutive years of residency in US or territories (USPS requirement)

APPLY/MORE INFO: Visit McGee Air Services JOBS webpage.

SEATAC BAR GROUP PREP/LINE COOKS

WHAT: Perform a variety of duties in the preparation of food with the highest quality of service at all times. Duties may include food preparation, grill work, maintain equipment, counters, and tables (starting pay: $17.23/hr).

Requirements:

  • Minimum of one-year grill cook experience
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Must have high school diploma or equivalent
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • No felony convictions
  • Able to read, write, and speak English
  • Will require valid WA State Food Handler’s Permit
  • Must be available to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays

TO APPLY: Send résumé and cover letter to seatacresumes@gmail.com.

SKY CHEFS AIRCRAFT LOADER/DRIVER JOBS

WHAT: LSG SKY CHEFS is the global leader in airline catering; we deliver the taste of the world! Do you have a driver’s license and good work ethic? We’re looking for you! You will work in a fast-paced environment loading trucks with various flights. Match beverage and food carts for airlines and load onto trucks for delivery to aircraft. With continued training, you can begin catering as a driver guide transporting meals/beverage/equipment to assigned flights. Full-time positions; must be able to pass a drug test and a criminal background check.

Benefits:

  • Free lunch
  • Free parking
  • Medical/dental and vision
  • Flight benefits

APPLY TODAY! Apply in person at: LSG Sky Chefs (Enterprise Careers) or online at Glass Door Aircraft Loader/Driver or send résumé to: searecruiting206.lsgskychefs@gmail.com.

SWISSPORT IS HIRING FUELING AGENTS NOW!

WHAT: Fueling Agents provide all necessary and required fueling services as contracted by the customer to include aircraft fueling and defueling, vehicle fueling, and operation of motorized/nonmotorized fueling equipment requirements.

Requirements:

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Able to read, write, and speak English
  • Able to pass Homeland Security background check for badging
  • Able to pass alcohol and drug screening tests
  • Able to work in a time-sensitive, multiple shift, and team-oriented environment
  • Must be willing to work in all weather conditions

Details:

  • Weekly pay starting at $16.57/hr
  • Health benefits and 401(k)
  • Flight benefits after six months
  • Career advancement

TO APPLY: Apply online at Swissport Careers using Job: Fueling Agent – SeaTac-2110873.

QUESTIONS? Contact Recruiter Ileana Bernal at 1.919.348.8427 or Ileana.bernal@swissport.com.

UNIFI/ERMC CABIN SERVICE and CABIN LAVATORY AGENTS

WHAT: UNIFI/ERMC is immediately hiring! Ensure all passengers enjoy an on-time departure via a thorough cleaning of all interior areas of aircraft as well as other arrival and departure functions. Our agents are focused on safety, quality cleaning, and an attention to detail with pride in their work

  • Cabin Service Agents, Full-time All Shifts: Job #: CABIN01179 ($16.57/hr)
  • Cabin Lavatory Agents, Full-time All Shifts with Washington Driver’s License: Job #:FTPTC02068 ($17.72/hr)

Requirements:

  • No prior experience necessary; must be open-minded and ready to work as part of a detail-oriented team
  • Speak, read, and write English
  • Must be an in-state resident
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must have authorization to work in the United States
  • Must complete SIDA (security) training after hiring to obtain airport security
  • Able to pass a 10-year background check
  • Able to pass preemployment drug screen

TO APPLY: 1) Apply online at the UNIFI website using Requisition #: CABIN01179, then 2) email anna.hansen@unifiservice.com to let her know you have completed the online application. She will work with you to set up an interview.

QUESTIONS? Please contact is rsanpedro@wfs.aero.

WFS EXPRESS WAREHOUSE AGENTS/CARGO HANDLERS HIRING EVENTS

WHEN: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9am-3pm

WHERE: Worldwide Flight Services Office (2380 S 166th St, SeaTac, WA 98158); must wear a mask to enter the building. Bring your résumé or send it to rsanpedro@wfs.aero.

WHAT: Come join our fun team at SeaTac as a Warehouse Associate or Aircraft Cargo Handler providing essential work to ensure our neighborhoods and communities receive their packages ordered online! We’re hiring for associates to sort packages and load airplanes in our facility. If you can lift and carry your Amazon package delivered at the front door, then you can probably work for us!

  • Full- and part-time shifts available
  • $18.50/hr + $1 shift premium for graveyard shifts
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • All employees are provided masks and deep cleaning with disinfection is done daily!

Eligibility:

  • General lifting required up to 30 lbs without assistance
  • Must be able to pass TSA/Homeland Security background check of 10 years
  • Must be able to pass drug screen
  • Some positions require a valid WA State drivers license
  • Speak, read, and write English

APPLY NOW!

MORE INFO: Please contact rsanpedro@wfs.aero.

**Airport Jobs is a program of Port Jobs. Port Jobs is not responsible for the actions of the hiring employer.**

~ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES~

CHILD CARE AWARE OF WASHINGTON FAMILY CENTER

WHAT: The Child Care Aware of Washington Family Center is a statewide call center assisting families in finding licensed child care providers, navigating child care financial assistance options, finding alternative forms of care, and connecting families to COVID-related resources in their community. We also assist families to navigate the state subsidy system, including connecting families experiencing homelessness with the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Working Connections Homeless Grace Period (HGP), which may authorize 12 months of child care subsidy without a copay.

What this means for families:

  • Experiencing homelessness and income verification are the only eligibility criteria to obtain child care subsidy.
  • DCYF will authorize the family for full-time care.
  • Families will have 12 months to participate in employment activities to reauthorize for Working Connections after the grace period ends.
  • No copay will be required during the grace period.

MORE INFO/HELP: We are able to assist families over the phone in multiple languages! Call 1.800.446.1114 for assistance Monday-Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm or email familycenter@childcare.org.

CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE

WHAT: Visit Solid Ground’s Coronavirus Resources webpage with regularly updated resources and information for Seattle, King County, and Washington State, or call our main phone line at 206.694.6700.

COMCAST INTERNET ESSENTIALS

WHAT: Comcast’s Internet Essentials program is the largest, most comprehensive, and most successful broadband adoption program in the nation. It provides low-cost internet ($9.95/month) to low-income families and individuals within the Comcast service area.

Eligibility: To qualify, applicants simply need to show they participate in one of more than a dozen different government assistance programs, including:

  • Medicaid
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Comcast also accepts applications from households that:

  • have a student eligible for the National School Lunch Program
  • live in public housing
  • receive HUD Housing Assistance (including Section 8 vouchers)
  • participate in the Veterans Pension Program, as well as low-income seniors in select pilot markets

MORE INFO/TO APPLY: Visit the Internet Essentials website for eligibility information and an application – or call 1.855.846.8376.

FAMILY MATTERS CLINIC FOR LGBTQ+ FAMILIES

WHEN/WHERE: Ongoing; meeting times and locations are set when families are matched with attorneys

WHAT: QLaw Foundation supports all of the ways that our community makes families. We serve parents who are low income, QTPOC, formerly incarcerated, trans/nonbinary, poly, immigrant/refugee, and/or living with disabilities. We have no limitations based on citizenship or income level.

The Family Matters clinic for LGBTQ+ families in King County is a full-representation clinic for:

  • people who are parenting, but who don’t have legal recognition of their role
  • families recognized under Washington law who want an adoption or parentage order just to be safe
  • families parenting kids from their partner’s prior relationship
  • parents not married to the kids’ other parent who want to make sure their relationship with the children is protected in a worst-case scenario
  • families with three or four (or more!) people parenting children who want to make sure each parent has legal recognition

REGISTER NOW!

MORE INFO: Contact info@qlawfoundation.org or 206.483.2725.

FINANCIAL AID VIA WA STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL

WHAT: The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) is committed to increasing educational opportunities and attainment in Washington State. Apply for financial aid for the 2021-22 school year to get education or training to expand your options during uncertain times. Given the ongoing economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19, education after high school is more important than ever. Filing a financial aid application gives people more options for the future.

APPLY NOW! Fill out 2021/2022 WAFSA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) and/or a 2021/2022 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online form as soon as possible. Don’t wait to find out if you’ve been admitted!

CONTACT: Katie Tallman, Senior Communications Consultant, at 360.753.7859 or katiet@wsac.wa.gov.

JOB SEEKERS’ VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS – MULTILINGUAL

WHAT: WorkSource hosts free virtual workshops for job seekers in multiple languages on topics such as Financial capabilities, Interviewing Techniques, Job-Search Strategies, Perfecting Applications, Résumé and Cover Letters, Skills and Abilities Analysis, Strategies for Success, and more.

MORE INFO: See all upcoming free workshops for job seekers in King County on the WorkSource workshop calendar.

HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR VETERANS

WHAT: Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) has funds to provide financial assistance to eligible veterans at risk of experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 outbreak. Veterans must meet the following criteria and be able to provide verification to qualify for assistance.

Eligibility criteria:

  • Income: 50% AMI max (see chart below)
  • Military Service: 1 day active duty, any discharge except Dishonorable (Reserves/National Guard ineligible, unless federally activated)
  • Housing Loss: Documented risk of housing loss within 30 days (does not need to be COVID-19-related)

Current AMI income monthly limits by family size:

  • 1 person = $3,483
  • 2 people = $3,983
  • 3 people = $4,479
  • 4 people = $4,975
  • 5 people = $5,375
  • 6 people = $5,775
  • 7 people = $6,170
  • 8 people = $6,570

QUESTIONS/CONTACT: Please reach out any of the following agencies for assistance.

  • SSVF (a program of SOUND): 206.545.2344
  • Catholic Community Services (CCS): 206.858.1148 or 253.850.2507
  • YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish: 425.264.1426

KING COUNTY HOMELESS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

WHAT: TRAC Associates is a leader in providing employment services for job seekers and employers since 1983. We assist job seekers with the changing needs of employers and the labor market through programs designed to assist people experiencing homelessness, poverty, and disadvantageous/disabling conditions – and we’re adapting our meeting protocols and spaces to keep both our clients and staff safe and healthy.

Employment barriers we assist with include: Obtaining Driver’s Licenses, IDs and Birth Certificates; Transportation; Phone and Email; Job Searches and Applications; Interview and Work Clothes; Hygiene Items; Haircuts; Classes and Trainings; Résumés and Cover Letters; Interviewing Skills; Workplace Issues; Life Skills; Advocacy; Financial Coaching; Connecting to Housing Case Management; Finding any other resource you need to be successful!

TRAC programs for job seekers include:

  • Supported Employment – Vulnerable Populations, Substance Use Disordoer (SUD) and Mental Health (MH), folks in Recovery – Foundational Community Support / Medicaid
  • TRAC to Work – Homeless Employment Program – United Way JobsConnect
  • BFET – Basic Food, Employment, and Training – for people receiving food benefits
  • ORIA – Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance
  • WIOA – Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act – for unemployed adults, dislocated workers, seniors, and caregivers
  • Ticket To Work – SSI / SSDI recipients
  • CLEVER – Career Ladder for Educated and Vocationally Experienced Refugees
  • Healthcare Workforce for the Future
  • Community Jobs – for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients

MORE INFO: Contact Carrie Lewis, TRAC Associates Employment Specialist, at carrie@tracassoc.com or 206.466.7432.

ORCA LIFT SUBSIDIZED ANNUAL PASS

WHAT: Freedom and possibilities through transit! King County Metro and Sound Transit have partnered to create a new, subsidized annual pass program, allowing qualified riders to travel on select transit in our region with subsidized fares.

Eligibility – Customers who reside in King, Pierce, or Snohomish County and are enrolled in one of the six state benefit programs:

  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/State Family Assistance (SFA)
  • Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)
  • Aged, Blind, or Disabled Cash Assistance (ABD)
  • Pregnant Women Assistance (PWA)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Housing & Essential Needs (HEN)

APPLY NOW! For more information or to see if you qualify, visit Washington Connection or call 877.501.2233. Expansions are expected in 2022 to serve more customers that have household incomes at or below 80% of the federal poverty level.

SAFELINK WIRELESS SMARTPHONES & DATA PLANS

WHAT: Coordinated Care of Washington, Inc. is proud to be working with SafeLink Wireless/ LifeLine program at no cost to eligible customers receiving unemployment benefits. Customers may qualify for SafeLink service by submitting a notice of unemployment benefit payments that at a minimum includes: 1) Name, 2) Household’s current income information, 3) Dated within the last 3 months.

With SafeLink Health Solutions®, eligible customers will get:

  • A free smartphone, 3GB of data, and 350 monthly minutes*
  • Unlimited text messages with health tips and reminders
  • Calls to Coordinated Care Member Services will not count toward your 350 minutes
  • Note you must make at least one phone call or send a text message each month in order to keep your LifeLine benefits.
  • Already have your own phone? Choose the keep your own smartphone** program and receive a sim card at no cost.

APPLY/MORE INFO: Enroll in the Coordinated Care Phone Program or call SafeLink at 1.877.631.2550.

*Unused minutes and data will not carry over from month-to-month. A month equals 30 days.

**To keep your own smartphone, you must have a compatible Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) phone (which includes T-Mobile and AT&T compatible phones). Your phone must also be unlocked. Several other carriers also use GSM networks. To confirm yours is included, call your carrier.

TECH JOB SKILLS TRAINING IN SEATTLE-KING CO.

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION PROGRAMS (free )

  • Ada Developers Academy – Nonprofit coding bootcamp offering women and gender diverse people ages 18+ training in Software/Web/Mobile App Development. Length/Frequency: 11 months (6-month class/5-month internship), full-time M-F
  • Apprenti – WTIA nonprofit offers diverse, underrepresented populations ages 18+ training and apprenticeships in: Web/Software Development, Network Security, Windows or Linux Systems Administration, and IT Tech Support or Cloud Tech Support. Length/Frequency: 10 months (4-month class/6-month paid apprenticeship), full-time M-F
  • Digital Skills for All – Nonprofit initiative offering multiple programs to provide underserved youth ages 16-24 with the computer science skills they need to succeed in entry-level technology job opportunities. Length/Frequency: 12-18 months, depending on program
  • Generation USA Training Accelerator – In partnership with South Seattle College, offering residents ages 18+ in King County job training in two tech career pathways: IT Help Desk Technician and Junior Web Developer. Length/Frequency: 11-12 weeks, Full-time M-F
  • Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle InfoTech program – Nonprofit offers long-term unemployed adults ages 18+ job training to become certified in Cloud Computing via the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. Length/Frequency: 6 weeks, Full-Time M-F
  • Year Up Puget Sound – Nonprofit offering low-income, young adults ages 18-26 job training and internships in three different tech career pathways: Software Development and Testing/QA, IT/Network Support, and Business Operations and Project Management Support. Length/Frequency: 12 months (6-month class and 6-month internship), Full-Time M-F

TECHNICAL and COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAMS (reduced/free tuition might be available for qualifying individuals through the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges’ Workforce Transitions Support programs)

MORE INFO/QUESTIONS? Visit the Communities of Opportunity (COO) website or contact Dan Bernard, Communities of Opportunity Employment Manager, at dan.bernard@kingcounty.gov.

WA STATE PAID FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE

WHAT: Paid Family & Medical Leave is available for Washington State residents when you need time off to care for yourself or a family member. There are three main types of paid leave available: Medical Leave, Family Leave, and Military Leave. Each one is related to a different type of “qualifying event” – the thing that happens to you or a family member that qualifies you for paid leave.

MORE INFO/TO APPLY: Visit the Washington State Paid Family & Medical Leave website to find out how it works and to apply, or email paidleave@esd.wa.gov with your questions.

WA STATE RECOVERY HELP LINE: 1.866.789.1511

WHAT: The Washington Recovery Help Line is a free, confidential 24-hour, statewide helpline for substance abuse, problem gambling, and mental health. Visit www.waRecoveryHelpLine.org for resources (a service of Crisis Connections and the WA State DSHS). We offer: 1) Free and confidential support, 2) Connection to local treatment providers, 3) Medication for opioid use referrals, 4) DSHS benefits application assistance.

CONTACT/MORE INFO: Email us at recovery@crisisconnections.org. Crisis Connections (9725 3rd Ave NE, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98115)

WA STATE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (UI) ELIGIBILITY

WHAT: WA State Employment Security has new information to help you find out if you’re eligible for unemployment benefits. Here are the steps:

1) Find out what you’re eligible for.

2) Eligible for regular UI? Apply as soon as possible! Before you apply:

  • Download the Unemployment Benefits Application Checklist
  • Gather all the info you’ll need for your application.
  • Make sure you read and understand all the materials.
  • Can’t get regular UI? You might be eligible for expanded benefits under the federal CARES Act (see below).

3) Set up your Secure Access Washington (SAW) account.

  • Watch Creating a SAW Account for Unemployment Insurance: This 9-minute video tutorial may save you a lot of time – especially if there’s a chance you may already have a SAW account. That can cause issues that are tricky to fix down the road.

‘YOUR NEXT JOB’ SERVICE

WHAT: Your Next Job is a new service at The Seattle Public Library that can help job seekers: 1) Get started with unemployment, 2) Search​ for jobs, 3) Apply for jobs, and 4) Learn new job skills. Through one-on-one appointments via phone, text, or online conferencing, we can help job seekers to be successful on career and educational pathways, including job seekers with little or no digital literacy skills and those with limited English proficiency in Mandarin and Russian (and hope to add additional in-language services in July).

We can help people with:

  • computer basics, such as using email
  • creating a SAW (Secure Access Washington) account to start an unemployment claim
  • navigating online resources

Please note, we cannot help troubleshoot devices, fill out unemployment applications, or answer questions about existing claims.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT: To make a Your Next Job appointment for yourself or someone you are assisting, please call 206.386.4636, email ask@spl.org, or complete the intake form on our website. We can answer questions by phone in the following languages: Amharic, Arabic, Cantonese, French, Hindi, Hmong, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Laotian, Mandarin, Oromo, Russian, Spanish, Somali, Tagalog, Thai, Tigrinya, and Vietnamese.

MORE RESOURCES:

Your Next Job is offered in partnership with King County Library System and Seattle Jobs Initiative.

YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION – FREE COACHING FOR STUDENTS

WHAT: Crisis Connections is excited to offer free trainings in partnership with local cities. Our qualified trainers encourage students to talk openly about stress, coping, depression, and suicidal behavior. These trainings can also be delivered virtually; please call to see if you are in an eligible area.

Trainers include information on:

  • youth suicide
  • an overview of local resources
  • help for teens to identify warning signs
  • how to support themselves and others who may be dealing with mental health challenges

MORE INFO: Please contact Crisis Connections at 206.204.9520 or training@crisisconnections.org to schedule a training or get more information.

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