Humanitarian Support Worker (DRE WEX Position)
Summary
| Title: | Humanitarian Support Worker (DRE WEX Position) |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1493 |
| Department: | Workforce Development |
| Location: | Snohomish County |
| Position Type: | Full-Time, Project |
Description
Join our team as we work to make a difference in disaster affected areas. Step up to be the support families rely on as they rebuild their lives after disaster.
We’re looking for a dedicated Humanitarian Support Worker to help individuals and families navigate the path to recovery after disaster strikes. In this role, you’ll provide direct client support through intake, assessment, recovery planning, resource coordination, and community outreach, while also maintaining accurate documentation and supporting recovery operations behind the scenes at Arlington and Lake Stevens Community Resource Centers VOAWW. Joining our disaster relief employment program means being part of a mission-driven team that works alongside local partners to stabilize households, connect people to critical resources, and strengthen long-term community recovery. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, culturally responsive, detail-oriented, and able to balance empathy with strong communication and coordination skills in a fast-paced environment.This is a project-based position funded through 6/12/2026, with the possibility of extension (depending on funding). This role will be part time (20 hours per week) and will be be hiring 2 candidates into these positions. This role will work onsite performing Disaster Relief Employment work in Snohomish County, WA.
This position is funded through a federal disaster relief grant, so the number of openings is limited and tied to available funding. You’ll work day-to-day at your assigned site, but Career Path Services will be your official employer and will handle your payroll and benefits. Before starting, you’ll complete a simple enrollment process with Career Path Services to get everything set up.
Career Path Services values the power of experience and perspective, and endeavors to build upon this vital strength. We are passionate about building and sustaining a working environment of belonging for all of our staff and customers. We believe every member on our team enriches our culture by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We are committed to attracting, recruiting, retaining and advancing an engaged team that is responsive to the needs of our diverse clients.
ABOUT THE JOB
The major responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Administrative Support:
- Maintain and organize client files and recovery documentation
- Prepare reports on disaster recovery services and client outcomes
- Perform data entry and database management for disaster case tracking
- Support administrative functions of disaster recovery operations
Client Services:
- Conduct client intake and assessment for disaster-impacted households
- Perform outreach to flood-impacted households and businesses
- Conduct assessments to identify immediate and long-term recovery needs
- Provide disaster care coordination support to affected individuals and families
- Develop individualized recovery plans in collaboration with clients
- Maintain accurate and timely records in compliance with program standards
- Coordinate referrals to additional recovery resources and services
Community Coordination:
- Collaborate with local agencies, nonprofit organizations, and government partners
- Participate in disaster recovery meetings and community planning sessions
- Support community outreach efforts in disaster-affected areas
- Assist with coordination between various recovery service providers
- Support communication efforts with disaster-impacted communities
CORE COMPETENCIES
We look for individuals who exhibit our organizational core competencies and who have the knowledge of, or ability to learn the key technical competencies and skills for this job.
Technical Competencies and Skills
- Proficiency with case management systems, databases, and Microsoft Office applications for accurate data tracking and reporting
- Ability to quickly learn disaster recovery programs, eligibility guidelines, and local community resource networks
- Ability to conduct structured client assessments and apply basic crisis intervention techniques
- Strong documentation standards, confidentiality practices, and compliance awareness
- Coordination and stakeholder engagement skills to effectively navigate multi-agency service environments
- Integrity: Stay true to our mission, purpose, and vision; act in harmony with our beliefs and values; gain trust while respecting boundaries; keep commitments, hold ourselves and others accountable.
- Courage: Take smart risks and challenge status quo; challenge actions inconsistent with organization’s values; speak up, even when uncomfortable; perform heroic actions advocating for those the organization serves.
- Generosity: Extend hospitality, appreciation, and have dedication to serve others; seek what is best for the organization rather than self; act humbly; treat everyone with kindness and dignity.
- Visionary: Embrace an entrepreneurial spirit; pioneer new ideas and demonstrate curiosity; embrace failure to break boundaries and learn rapidly; be willing to do things differently; adapt and stay nimble by finding time to simplify.
- Leadership: Humbly guide and lead others to make a positive difference; contribute to the larger good; share knowledge; commit self and others to professional growth; be a life-long learner; engage in open, honest communication.
- Excellence: Perform with integrity to ensure accurate and competent results with a positive impact; extend beyond minimum expectations; consider other points of view; think critically and problem solve by identifying root causes; show unity through teamwork.
EXPERIENCE/POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work with individuals experiencing trauma and stress
- Proficiency with computer applications and database systems
- Bilingual capabilities preferred (English/Spanish or other community languages)
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
Eligibility
Eligible Participants must also meet the following criteria for this project-based position:
- Has been terminated, laid off, or received a notice of termination or layoff; OR
- Has been temporarily or permanently laid off as a consequence of emergency or disaster conditions related to recent flooding; OR
- Was self-employed but is now unemployed as a result of the economic impact of emergency or disaster conditions related to recent flooding; OR
- Is a military service member recently discharged or released under other than dishonorable conditions; OR
- Is a military spouse who experienced a PCS or ETS in the last 6 months; OR
- Up until recently relied on another immediate family member for financial support and no longer has that support; OR
- Has been unemployed for longer than 27 weeks.
In the spirit of generosity for our employees, we have developed a leading benefit package to attract employees, take care of them while working for us, and to ensure they can in turn take care of their families:
For those working at least 25 hours per week, with benefit coverage starting the 1st of the month after the date of hire:
- Leading health care package, including medical with both F.S.A. and H.S.A. options, paid employee and family dental and vision coverage
- Company paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary/supplemental group term life insurance, group AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity coverage, accident coverage, critical illness coverage, legal coverage, and identity theft coverage
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with a leading employer discretionary contribution
- Paid Vacation (accrue 12 hours/month), Sick (accrue 8 hours/month), Bereavement (1 week), Jury Duty and Military Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays, including Floating Holiday and Birthday Holiday
- Cell Phone Reimbursement Allowance, Internet Reimbursement Allowance and Personal Development Reimbursement Allowances
- Tuition Reimbursement program and a qualified employer for the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program
ABOUT CAREER PATH SERVICES
Career Path Services is a workforce development and employment training 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Spokane, WA. As an organization, we pride ourselves in being a part of our community and truly enriching the community we work in. We value our diverse team-based environments while recognizing the creativity and initiative of individuals. Career Path Services is committed to honoring our employees' service to our mission and values by providing continuous training and development opportunities. We have been honored to be named a top 50 Best Nonprofits to Work For by the Nonprofit Times seven years in a row, and are more than proud of our employees who make this happen. Our amazing employees make us a great place to work because of their high character and competence.
Career Path Services is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to persons of disability. TTY relay 1-800-833-6388.
Career Path Services is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to persons of disability. TTY relay 1-800-833-6388. Career Path Services receives support and funding from federal grants. Read more about federal grant funding at www.careerpathservices.org/federalfunding.
Empowering All People. Enhancing an Equitable Workforce. Enriching Diverse Communities.
Job: Humanitarian Support Worker (DRE WEX Position)
Primary Location: Snohomish WorkSource
Salary: $17.50-30.99 per hour
Recruitment Closing Date: - The hiring authority reserves the right to make hiring decisions and/or close this posting at any time. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.
