CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES FOR SEATTLE, KING CO, & WA STATE
WHAT: Solid Ground has helped our community overcome crises for over 45 years – and we’re here now to help people and our community during the pandemic. Visit our 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.
UNEMPLOYMENT Q&A SESSIONS
WHEN: Wednesdays August 12 through September 16, 10:30-11am
WHERE: Virtual/online
WHAT: If you are unemployed, furloughed, or soon-to-be laid off, you may be looking for guidance as you navigate the unemployment insurance benefits process. Shoreline Community College has a local Employment Security (ESD) representative embedded on its campus, and we are here to help as you plan out your next steps. Attend a 30-minute virtual session to connect with an ESD expert, ask questions, and get insider tips on:
- Unemployment claims or appeal process
- Job search ideas and assistance
- Free job training programs to prepare for a new career
- Hosted by ESD and Shoreline Community College
RSVP NOW! Contact Inez Olive at iolive@shoreline.edu; Remote Line: 206.480.0051.
Shoreline Community College is committed to nondiscrimination. To request this information in an alternate format or for disability accommodation, contact Student Accessibility Services (206.546.4545, 206.546.4520 TTY, sas@shoreline.edu) or visit www.shoreline.edu/accessibility.
STEP OUT & LEVEL UP: Life Skills & Employment Conference for Young Adults
WHEN: Monday, August 24 – Thursday, August 27, 10am-2pm (M & Th pickup sites from 2pm-4pm)
WHERE: Microsoft Teams Live Event (check out Microsoft Teams support for assistance)
WHAT: The Seattle YMCA Social Impact Center invites the King County youth and young adult community to this year’s annual Step Out and Level Up Conference! This year will be all virtual + in-person pickup sites for food, snacks, swag, and workshop materials! This four-day online conference offers life skills workshops, employer and resource forums, employment support room, lunch picks, and swag giveaways. Join us to hear from local entrepreneurs, businesses, speakers, artists, and more! Bonus: Accumulate raffle tickets by attending workshops! Prizes for 15-to-25-year-old attendees include a set of Airpods, a $100 gift card to Target, and more!
REGISTER NOW! Register for one or all four days via Eventbrite.
QUESTIONS? Contact Dan Bernard, Communities of Opportunity Employment Manager, at dan.bernard@kingcounty.gov.
RENT SMART WEBINAR: EVICTIONS & TERMINATIONS
WHEN: Wednesday, August 26, 2020, 2-4pm (please register by 1pm)
WHERE: via Zoom
WHAT: This workshop on general tenants’ rights information, covers: ⇒Evictions ⇒Month-to-month terminations ⇒What to do after an eviction
If you are currently living in King County and being threatened with eviction, contact the Housing Justice Project for legal assistance at 253.234.4204 or hjpstaff@kcba.org.
REGISTER NOW! Space is limited to 25; register by 1pm on August 26.
QUESTIONS? Contact Julia Gibson at jgibson@kcls.org.
Tenant Services – Rent Smart 2020 Webinar Series (all dates are Wednesdays from 2-4pm)
- August 26 – Evictions & Terminations: Month-to-month terminations, and what to do after eviction
- September 16 – Order of Limited Dissemination
- September 30 – Repair Issues: Mold, landlord duties, deposits
- October 14 – Domestic Violence: Protections to break lease without liability, making a report with a qualified 3rd party, orders of limited dissemination, deposits
- October 28 – Violencia doméstica (Domestic Violence: Protections to break lease without liability, making a report with a qualified 3rd party, orders of limited dissemination, deposits)
- November 18 – General Tenant Information: Move-in process, tenant screening, overcoming barriers to housing, how does your credit report affect move-in?
- December 9 – Lease Terms: Términos de alquiler inteligente / arrendamiento (Rental agreements, illegal actions of landlords, landlord entries, discrimination, harassment, lockouts)
Rent Smart is offered in partnership with Solid Ground’s Tenant Services and the King County Library System (KCLS).
FREE ONLINE ESOL CLASS + HELP FINDING A JOB
WHEN: Register by August 31
WHERE: Online via Zoom
WHAT: ESL Level 3 – 4 Learners: Are you ready to work but you need to learn English to get a job? We can help!
- Live in Seattle?
- Low income or on public assistance?
- Want to learn English and how to learn online with Zoom?
- Want to get a job or a better job?
TO REGISTER: Call 206.782.2050 or sign up on the Literacy Source website.
QUESTIONS: Contact Judy Kuguru at judyk@literacysource.org.
ROADMAP TO SUCCESS (RTS) FOR PEOPLE WITH CRIMINAL BACKGROUNDS
WHEN: 3-week course, Monday-Friday, starting Monday, August 24 (Weeks 1 & 2: online classes, 9am-1pm; Week 3: intensive case management/ employment support)
WHERE: Held entirely online via Zoom; students will receive a link to the Zoom meeting prior to 9am on the first day.
WHAT: At Pioneer Human Services, we believe employment is fundamental for helping formerly incarcerated individuals realize they have a chance for change. This 3-week course focuses on overcoming barriers to employment through cognitive thinking transformation, soft-skills development, professional communication, conflict resolution, time management, job searching, targeted résumé building, interviewing techniques, handling different management styles, computer skills, and vocational assessments. Further, students will receive long-term support from our Vocational Case Managers and Employment Specialist focused on barrier reduction, job search, and employment retention.
Goals & outcomes:
- Comfortable using and applying basic computer techniques
- Understand and design professional résumé
- Personal development through soft skills
- Learn and apply advanced interview techniques
- Obtain hard skills and occupational training
- Full-time gainful employment
Students eligible for our program MUST:
- Have a criminal background
- Be referred by a probation officer, corrections officer, case manager, or self-referral
- Interview with Pioneer Workforce Development staff
- Pass a urinalysis (UA)
- Willing and able to comply with classroom policy and procedures
TO APPLY: Complete a Roadmap to Success Application Form.
MORE INFO/QUESTIONS? RTS courses are offered monthly, with additional start dates of September 21, October 19, and November 21. Contact Rudy (they/she), Pioneer Human Services Community Outreach Coordinator, at 206.538.2666 or Rudy@p-h-s.com.
NORTH SEATTLE COLLEGE (NSC) – FALL QUARTER 2020 ONLINE
WHEN: Enroll NOW for Fall Quarter: September 29 – December 15, 2020
WHERE: Virtual/online
WHAT: Join our online classes now! NSC offers Adult Basic Education (ABE), English as a Second Language (ESL), and College-Ready Math Classes. (Tuition: $25 / Laptops available to borrow)
1) Adult Basic Education (ABE): ⇒Prepare for college ⇒Earn a high school diploma or GED ⇒Start career training in Health Care, Business, IT, or more ⇒Improve your college reading, writing, and math skills
- Daytime (online): Monday- Friday, 10am-1pm (includes HS+/GED/College Prep Courses)
- Evening (online): Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-9pm (includes HS+/GED/College Prep math courses)
QUESTIONS? Contact Transition Specialist Shan Lackey at 206.934.4537 or shan.lackey@seattlecolleges.edu.
2) English as a Second Language (ESL): ⇒Levels 1 to 6 ⇒Prepare for college ⇒Laptops available to borrow ⇒Improve your reading, writing, listening, and speaking ⇒Start career training in Health Care, Business, IT, or more
- Daytime (online): M, T, W, Th, F, 9am-1:50pm
- Evening (online): M, T, W, Th, 6:30-8:50pm
QUESTIONS?
- New Student? Email ARRC@seattlecolleges.edu to sign up NOW!
- Returning Student? Email BTS@seattlecolleges.edu or call the BTS Department at 206.934.4720.
3) College-Ready Math Classes: ⇒Need to review for the MATH PLACEMENT TEST? ⇒Need to prepare for COLLEGE MATH CLASSES? ⇒ Like to move at your own pace? ⇒All classes will be recorded to view at a later time. ⇒Live online office hours with instructors! ⇒Laptops available to borrow.
- Daytime (online): Monday-Friday, 10am-1pm
- Evening (online): Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-9pm
QUESTIONS/SIGN UP: Contact Transition Specialist Shan Lackey at 206.934.4537 or shan.lackey@seattlecolleges.edu.
North Seattle College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
KING COUNTY COMMUNITY PET FOOD BANK
WHERE/WHEN:
- RASKC Community Pet Food Bank (21615 64th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032), Monday-Friday: 12-6pm, Saturday & Sunday: 12-5pm September 1, 2020
- Mobile Pet Food Bank Popups: Various King County locations & times
WHAT: Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) has a community pet food bank located outside of our main entrance doors for pet owners experiencing economic hardships. RASKC also works with a number of public and private organizations to provide pet food and supplies to the communities we serve via popup mobile pet food banks throughout the King County area.
Mobile Pet Food Bank – September Schedule:
- Shoreline – September 1, 2020 @ 12-4pm (Hopelink, 17837 Aurora Ave N Shoreline, WA 98133)
- Auburn – September 11, 2020 @ 1-4pm (Les Gove Park, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002)
- Federal Way – September 19, 2020 @ 1-4pm (1607 S 341st Pl, Federal Way, WA 98003-6865)
- Maple Valley – September 28, 2020 @ 11am-2pm (Tahoma High School, 23499 SE Tahoma Way, Maple Valley, WA 98038)
MORE INFO: Visit the King County Mobile Pet Food Bank Calendar, contact pets@kingcounty.gov, or call the Pet Information Line at 206.296.7387 (PETS).
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! View a list of 8-7-20 PCC Job Openings, and 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.
AIRPORT JOBS* OPENINGS
EVERGREENS SALADS IS HIRING
WHAT: Evergreens Salads at Sea-Tac Airport serves gourmet, freshly chopped salads to support a healthy lifestyle while eating delicious food. They’re hiring full-time team members starting at $16.34/hr + tips; medical/dental/vision after 1 year; direct deposit.
Job Requirements: ⇒Must be 18 years or older ⇒Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently ⇒Able to pass background check for badging ⇒Experience in a busy working environment ⇒Prior food service experience preferred ⇒Great customer service skills ⇒Able to run cash register ⇒Variable shifts, including holidays and weekends
TO APPLY: Send your résumé to kerickson@evergreens.com or apply online at Evergreens Careers.
FIREWORKS GALLERY CENTRAL TERMINAL IS HIRING*
WHAT: Part-time Sales Associates at $16.34/hr; up to 28 hours/week; morning/mid-shift/night; weekends and holidays; at least 1-year customer service experience preferred
TO APPLY: Send your résumé to fireworksseatac@gmail.com.
CHALO SEATTLE IS HIRING
WHAT: Sales Associates at $16.34/hr – $18/hr DOE. Provide excellent service to customers in specialty store. Must be able to be upbeat, energetic and outgoing; enerate sales, replenish items as needed; maintain store appearance by straightening, dusting & general housekeeping; and must handle all purchases using a cash register point-of-sale system.
TO APPLY: Send your résumé to hello@chaloseattle.com.
UNIFI SERVICE: CABIN SERVICE AGENTS
WHAT: Cabin Service Agents; Job #01131; Full-time; $16.34/hr; Delta and Alaska Airlines flight privileges
Job duties: ⇒Ensure aircraft is thoroughly cleaned ⇒Restock food, beverage, magazines, pillows, and other supplies ⇒May also serve as Liquor Agents responsible for bottle sorting and stocking
Job requirements:⇒Speak, read, and write English ⇒Proficient with keyboard/data entry ⇒Able to pass background check and fingerprinting ⇒Pass drug screening ⇒Able to lift 50 lbs ⇒Able to work all shifts available
APPLY NOW! Note Job #01131.
USPS RAMP SERVICE CLERKS
WHAT: Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is hiring USPS Ramp Service Clerks, Part-Time 20 hrs/wk, Tues-Sat, 7am -11am, $29.65/hr.
Minimum Job Requirements: ⇒Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience ⇒Valid State Driver’s License (Standard or Enhanced) ⇒Proficient in speaking, reading and writing English ⇒Pass a background screening and drug test ⇒Be able to lift up to 70 lbs ⇒Have a flexible work schedule ⇒Eligible to work in United States
TO APPLY: Apply online or send your résumé to Christy Martinez at 2427 South 161st St, SeaTac, WA 98158, email Christy.Martinez@wfs.aero, or call 206.430.1318 with questions.
*Airport Jobs is a program of Port Jobs. Port Jobs is not the hiring employer for this event. Port Jobs is not responsible for the actions of the hiring employer.
**JOB OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES**
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.
AA Asphalting: Class A CDL Drivers, Concrete Foreman, Laborers
- An essential employer hiring for Seattle yards
- South Seattle needs a Class A CDL Driver
- North Seattle needs a concrete foreman, lead, two laborers & two Class A CDL Drivers
- Various locations
ABM Industries: Facility/Building Cleaner Jobs
- $15.55-$19.97/hr DOE and Location
- Multiple locations
QUESTIONS? Contact recruiter Megan Ryan at Megan.Ryan@abm.com.
Bartell Drugs: Cashier/Clerk, Order Picker (Warehouse), Pharmacy Assistant Jobs
- Multiple locations
- Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check
Domino’s: Delivery Driver, Store Customer Service Rep Jobs
- Multiple locations
- Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check
DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center)
DESC provides integrated services including housing, emergency shelter, crisis intervention, and healthcare to thousands of homeless and formerly homeless people every day. As the region’s largest multi-service agency serving homeless adults living with serious mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and disabilities, our professional staff have learned that creative, assertive, and holistic approaches work best for our highly vulnerable and difficult-to-engage clientele. We welcome your interest in employment at DESC. Many current job openings; multiple locations & shifts.
QUESTIONS? Contact recruiter Danny Dougan at ddougan@desc.org.
King County Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention (DAJD): Corrections Officer (entry level) Jobs
- Must: ⇒be 21+ year old, ⇒have a HS diploma or equivalent certificate, ⇒have a valid WA State driver’s license, ⇒pass extensive drug and background tests
- Entry level starting at $64,180/year plus $5,000 hiring incentive for entry-level hires
- Located at King County corrections facilities in Downtown Seattle or Kent
QUESTIONS? Contact blake.bennett@kingcounty.gov.
Fred Meyer: Retail Store, E-Commerce Clerk (order picker) Jobs
- Multiple locations
Northwest Center
- Urgent need for essential workers
- Various locations
Pacific Building Services: Environmental Services (EVS), Commercial Janitorial, & Floor Technician Jobs
- $17-$20/hr DOE and location
- Multiple locations
QUESTIONS? Contact HR Manager, Anthony Macfarlane at anthony@pacificbuildingservices.com.
QFC: Retail Store, E-Commerce Clerk (order picker) Jobs
- Multiple locations
Safeway & Albertsons: Retail Store, Grocery Delivery, Warehouse Jobs
- Multiple locations
Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System: Various temporary positions
Actively seeking interested and qualified external candidates outside of the VA to temporarily fill the following occupations/areas: ⇒Housekeeping ⇒Laundry Workers ⇒Respiratory Therapy ⇒Nursing (RN, LPN, NA) ⇒Emergency Department Personnel ⇒Police Officers ⇒Food Service Workers ⇒Cooks ⇒Logistics (Inventory Management Specialists, Supply Clerk/Techs) ⇒Maintenance & Operations (A/C Mechanics, Electricians, Carpenters, Pipefitters)
TO APPLY: External candidates may send a Resume/CV to the Human Resources Team at VA_Seattle_Jobs@va.gov or apply via the USAJOBS Website.
Washington State Office of Financial Management: Government Jobs
- Various positions
- Various locations
YMCA of Greater Seattle
- Urgent need for essential workers
- Various locations
**ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES**
IT’S YOUR RIGHT TO BE COUNTED!
WHEN: Thursday, March 12 – Friday, October 31, 2020
WHERE: Everywhere in the United States!
WHAT: We all have the right to complete the census. With this right, we have the power to help our community for the next 10 years. If we are not fully counted, we will lose out on vital resources needed to recover and thrive. Census workers have started to follow up with households who have not completed the 2020 census or may not have fully completed it.
HOW: There’s still time! You can safely complete the census now online at my2020census.gov or by calling 1.844.330.2020. Ensure that you get counted and make sure you tell your family and friends to do the same. Together, we make this community what it is! We need to make sure we count!
Please remember that:
- It is your right to complete the census
- The census does not include a citizenship question
- All answers are kept anonymous and used only to produce statistics
- It is illegal for census information to be shared with your landlord
- It is illegal for census information to be shared with law enforcement or other agencies
- It is illegal for census information to be used for deportation or family separation.
MORE INFO: Visit www.2020census.gov for lots of information, including Census 2020 Language Guides in many different languages. You may also call one of these toll-free language lines to be counted and/or ask questions about the census.
⇒Arabic: 844.416.2020
⇒Chinese (Cantonese: 844.398.2020; Mandarin: 844.391.2020)
⇒English: 844.330.2020 (Puerto Rico residents: 844.418.2020)
⇒French: 844.494.2020
⇒Haitian Creole: 844.477.2020
⇒Japanese: 844.460.2020
⇒Korean: 844.392.2020
⇒Polish: 844.479.2020
⇒Portuguese: 844.474.2020
⇒Russian: 844.417.2020
⇒Spanish: 844.468.2020 (Puerto Rico residents: 844.426.2020)
⇒Tagalog: 844.478.2020
⇒Vietnamese: 844.461.2020
⇒Telephone Display Device (TDD): 844.467.2020
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), and ⇒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), or ⇒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.
DACA-SEATTLE SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE
WHEN: Until funds run out
WHERE: No walkins; apply online or by phone; must have capacity to video chat
WHAT: Through a partnership with the City of Seattle Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs (OIRA) and Facebook, El Centro de la Raza will administer DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) scholarship funds on a first-come, first-served basis until funds run out. Successful DACA scholarship grantees will receive a check made out to the Department of Homeland Security to submit with their DACA renewal application.
There is no minimum or maximum income requirement. While the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recommends filing for renewal between 150 and 120 days from when your DACA expires, requests received earlier than 150 days and up to 365 days in advance are currently being accepted. However, this could result in an overlap between your current DACA and your renewal.
Scholarship funds are available to individuals who:
- Have or previously had DACA status AND
- Have a completed DACA renewal application AND
- Who reside, work, or go to school in Seattle
TO APPLY:
1) Complete your DACA Scholarship Application (download in Word or PDF)
- Note that the address on your scholarship application must be the same as the address on your DACA renewal application.
- You must have a copy of your Employment Authorization Document (EAD)available during your appointment.
2) Schedule a Phone Appointment (no walkins, and you must have the capacity to video chat)
- Go to El Centro’s DACA scheduling webpage OR
- Call Dulce Gutierrez Vasquez at 957.4605x 305 OR
- Email dgvasquez@elcentrodelaraza.org
DACA Renewal Resources:
- USCIS page for DACA forms
- NWIRP’s free DACA renewal clinics
- City of Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs website
QUESTIONS/MORE INFO: Contact Dulce Gutierrez Vasquez at dgvasquez@elcentrodelaraza.org or 206. 957.4605x 305 or visit El Centro’s DACA webpage.
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
MORE INFO: Contact info@qlawfoundation.org or 206.483.2725.
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
TANF: HAS YOUR FAMILY LOST ACCESS TO TANF?
If you were kicked off TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) due to:
- sanctions that led you to be permanently disqualified OR
- the 60-month limit, and you and your family are currently homeless
… you are again eligible for TANF, due to changes in the law effective July 28, 2019.
To reapply for TANF, you must submit an application either in person, by mail, or online. Visit washingtonconnection.org for an online application, or bit.ly/dshs-offices for a list of DSHS offices throughout the state.
If you’re being denied these new benefits, here are some legal support resources:
- King County residents: Contact Solid Ground’s Benefits Legal Assistance: 206.694.6742.
- Residents outside of King County: Contact CLEAR Legal Hotline: 1.888.201.1014.
WA STATE PAID FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE
WHAT: New Washington state legislation means Paid Family & Medical Leave is available 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 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.
- Visit Employment Security’s Unemployment Benefits webpage.
- Download the Eligibility Checker.
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.
CARES ACT INFO: Everyone receiving a weekly UI benefit will get the additional $600 included in the federal CARES Act. This applies to full-time workers, part-time workers, those already on UI, and those who are eligible for expanded benefits under the CARES Act. Also, $600 payments are retroactive to March 29. You do not need to request it; the additional $600 will be added to your benefit. (One exception: People who receive in-training benefits won’t get it.)
‘YOUR NEXT JOB’ SERVICE
WHAT: Your Next Job is a new service at The Seattle Public Library that can help job seekers: ⇒Get started with unemployment, ⇒Search for jobs, ⇒Apply for jobs, and⇒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:
- For access to job resources, visit The Seattle Public Library Job Resources webpage.
- For assistance with unemployment claims, contact the Employment Securities Department.
- For assistance finding shelter, food resources, or other help with basic needs, contact our Community Resource Specialist.
Your Next Job is offered in partnership with King County Library System and Seattle Jobs Initiative.
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