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Solid Ground believes poverty is solvable. Our communities are stronger when we support stability and break down the barriers to overcoming poverty. Solid Ground does both. We combine direct services with advocacy to meet basic needs, nurture success, and spread change. Through our programs, people gain stability and build skills that equip them to move forward in their lives. Through advocacy, we work toward ending racism and other oppressions embedded in our institutions, policies, and culture that hold people back from succeeding. We bring the voices of people experiencing poverty into the political process, furthering social justice and supporting our entire community to reach its potential. As our workforce evolves to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, our agency and workplace will be enriched and strengthened and as such we will:

• Demonstrate the initiative to learn and enhance skills that promote anti-racism, cultural competency and an understanding of oppression and its impact.
• Participate in intentional learning efforts, including events relating to understanding and dismantling institutional racism and building cultural competency.

**Applicants must complete an online application with cover letter and resume at www.solid-ground.org{rel="nofollow"}

Job Summary

The Regional Access Point (RAP) Assessment & Diversion Specialist serves families, single adults and young adults experiencing homelessness who are residing throughout the Seattle and King County area. The Assessment & Diversion Specialist will provide core services of system entry, including- discussion of diversion options; completing household CE/Coordinated Entry assessments ; communication/coordination with clients and participating in Coordinated Entry for All (CEA) agencies/programs, and housing navigation services. This position will focus on shelter diversion services with the goal of quickly housing individuals and families seeking shelter, providing an alternative to entering emergency shelter. They will work with each family to identify solutions and alternative housing arrangements that quickly resolve the housing crisis. The RAP Assessment & Diversion Specialist will work with Coordinated Entry for All (CEA) and other County and City agencies to facilitate access to additional services which may include: Housing location, landlord engagement; Partnership in the Seattle/King County WorkSource system, linkages to behavioral and physical health services as needed. Participate in outreach events with new and established community partners to provide CE assessments and diversion conversations for vulnerable populations as needed. 

*Essential Responsibilities, Duties and Tasks *

Intake & Referrals: Provide System Entry Services: Schedule household appointments via phone and serve clients at walk-ins, of any household type and/or offer alternative off-site access (mobile and/or phone assessments, etc.); Discuss diversion options, and where appropriate, referrals to diversion services. Provide Household Assessment using CEA Housing Triage Tool. Discuss next steps with household and provide community resources as appropriate. Facilitate identification of household strengths and needs, resources and/or referrals to other mainstream services, notably health, employment, and education to increase household income using a whole-health approach. Provide information about Housing Navigation Services to ensure clients are supported in gathering documentation needed for housing screening. Conduct inspection of rental properties to ensure habitability once it is determined safe to do so.

Communication: Ensure clear and consistent communication and coordination with clients and participating CEA agencies/programs. Assist client