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Job Description DEPARTMENT: EVANGELINE’S HOUSE POSITION TITLE: PROGRAM OPERATIONS SPECIALIST STATUS: FULL TIME, NON-EXEMPT SUPERVISOR: EVANGELINE’S HOUSE PROGRAM MANAGER MISSION STATEMENT: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. SCOPE OF POSITION: Program Operations Specialists working in Evangeline’s House and provide temporary shelter, care, compassion, meals, and supervision for up to six Washington State Foster Care youth (10-17 years) and emerging adults (18-20 years) in emergency placement situations for a maximum of 30 days while awaiting placement. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: • Have a high school diploma or GED, • 21 years of age, • Pass a Criminal Background Check, • Pass a DSHS Background Check, • Be emotionally mature and stable in order to provide consistency, structure, and nurturing., • CPR/First Aid training, • Blood borne pathogen/HIV training, • De-escalation and restraint training, • Produce a recent negative TB test, • Food Handlers permit, • Capable of auditory and visual supervision; verbally and physically interact with children in care, • Possess skills/abilities to successfully work with the challenging behaviors of youth in care, • Effective communication and problem-solving skills, • High personal standards of cleanliness and thoroughness, • Attend monthly staff meetings & trainings, • Training Tracts – required readings & reports for one year, • Work well within a team, • Communicate program needs & client needs to supervisors, • Directly supervise youth in care, • Be able to communicate effectively with professional agencies and administration, • Actively lead, participate in the client’s daily activities including, meal times, sports activities, learning activities, swimming, field trips & tutoring, • Follow posted schedules unless directed otherwise by a supervisor, • Document client’s daily activities, • Model appropriate social and interpersonal behaviors for youth in care, • Assist youth in identifying and meeting their physical needs, • Follow and ensure compliance of all Child Safety policies and procedures, • Ensure HIPPA. WAC guidelines, contract, licensing and local policy and procedures compliance, • Properly implement behavior management (de-escalation and restraint), • Comply with youth disciplinary guidelines, • Offer guidance to the youth as needed, • Clean the facility when needed, • Do laundry when needed, • Assist with snow removal when necessary, • Serve food to the youth at meal times, as well as provide snacks throughout the day, • Maintain facility security by ensuring windows and doors are locked; report any security concerns. Contribute to a positive morale in the program., • Develop positive, professional relationships with coworkers, • Accompany youth to school and appointments as needed (driving, riding or walking), • Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis, • Grasp, push, pull, objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, carts, doors, and reach overhead, • Operate a telephone, • Operate a desktop computer, • Access and produce information from a computer BENEFITS: A generous benefits package is included with regular full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance. Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered. Life and Voluntary Options: An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available. Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option. Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events. Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time. Paid Vacation: • Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions., • Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Job Description DEPARTMENT: SALLY'S HOUSE POSITION TITLE: CAREGIVER STATUS: FULL TIME, NON-EXEMPT SUPERVISOR: SALLY’S HOUSE PROGRAM MANAGER MISSION STATEMENT: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. SCOPE OF POSITION: Caregivers working in Sally's House are caring for children in emergency situations for children 2 to 12 years of age that are removed from their home due to abuse, neglect, abandonment, or criminal activity. They provide a caring, safe, and loving home for up to 20 children at one time. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: • Must have a high school diploma or GED, • Be at least twenty-one years old, • Have the skills and abilities to work successfully with the challenging behaviors of children in care, • Have effective communication and problem-solving skills, • Be able to pass a DSHS criminal background check and a Salvation Army Child Safety background check, • Be free from communicable diseases as indicated by a TB screening, • Be emotionally mature and stable in order to provide consistency, structure, and nurturing, • CPR/First Aid training, • Blood borne pathogen/HIV training, • De-escalation and restraint training, • TB test, • Food Handlers permit, • Child Safety Training, • Monthly staff meeting attendance & trainings, • Training Tracks – required readings & reports for one year, • Have uninhibited physical mobility in bending and lifting up to 30 pounds, • Be capable of auditory and visual supervision of children, • Be able to verbally and physically interact with the children in care, • Sally’s House operates 365 days per year; employees are required to work holidays, • High personal standards of cleanliness and thoroughness, • Function as a team member, • Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the policies and procedures handbook, • Follow all Child Safety policies and procedures, • Communicate program needs & children’s needs to supervisors, • Directly supervise children in care, • Provide consistency and structure, • Actively lead & participate in the children’s daily activities including bathing, meal times, sports activities, learning activities, swimming, field trips & tutoring, • Follow posted schedules unless directed otherwise by a supervisor, • Document children’s daily activities, • Model appropriate social and interpersonal behaviors for the children, • Assist the children in identifying and meeting their physical needs, • Follow guidelines for the discipline of children, including proper implementation of the behavior management program, • Offer guidance to the children as needed, • Clean the facility when needed, • Do laundry when needed, • Assist with snow removal when necessary, • Serve food to the children at meal times and snack times, • Report allegations of abuse/neglect to a supervisor and to CPS within 24 hours, • Make sure that the facility remains secure by keeping windows and doors locked and by reporting any security concerns, • Contribute to a positive morale in the program, • Develop positive, professional relationships with coworkers, • Support new employees and practicum students by helping them understand the program and policies and procedures, • Assist children in going to appointments and school as needed by riding along, or walking children to destinations, • Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis, • Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, automobile doors, and reach overhead, • Ability to operate a telephone, • Ability to operate a desktop computer, • Ability to access and produce information from a computer, • Ability to understand written information The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Job Description SHIFT 40 hrs./wk., 2:00PM-10:30PM | Sunday - Thursday MISSION STATEMENT The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: • 21 years of age, • Have a high school diploma or GED, • One year of successful experience working with youth, • Pass a Criminal Background Check, • Pass a DSHS Background Check, • Be emotionally mature and stable in order to provide consistency, structure, and nurturing., • CPR/First Aid training, • Blood borne pathogen/HIV training, • De-escalation and restraint training, • Produce a recent negative TB test, • Food Handlers permit, • Valid Driver’s License with clear driving record, • Successfully complete TSA Driver Training, • Capable of auditory and visual supervision; verbally and physically interact with children in care, • Possess skills/abilities to successfully work with the challenging behaviors of youth in care, • Effective communication and problem-solving skills, • High personal standards of cleanliness and thoroughness, • Attend monthly staff meetings & trainings, • Supervise Program Operations Specialists during assigned shifts, • Training Tracts – required readings & reports for one year, • Work well within a team, • Communicate program needs & client needs to supervisors, • Directly supervise youth in care, • Be able to communicate effectively with professional agencies and administration, • Actively lead, participate in the client’s daily activities including, mealtimes, sports activities, learning activities, swimming, field trips & tutoring, • Follow posted schedules unless directed otherwise by a supervisor, • Document client’s daily activities, • Model appropriate social and interpersonal behaviors for youth in care, • Assist youth in identifying and meeting their physical needs, • Follow and ensure compliance of all Child Safety policies and procedures, • Ensure HIPPA. WAC guidelines, contract, licensing and local policy and procedures compliance, • Properly implement behavior management (de-escalation and restraint), • Comply with youth disciplinary guidelines, • Offer guidance to the youth as needed, • Clean the facility when needed, • Do laundry when needed, • Assist with snow removal when necessary, • Serve food to the youth at mealtimes, as well as provide snacks throughout the day, • Maintain facility security by ensuring windows and doors are locked; report any security concerns Contribute to a positive morale in the program., • Develop positive, professional relationships with coworkers, • Accompany youth to school and appointments as needed (driving, riding or walking), • Will be the expert on the shift concerning intakes and discharges, • Communicates with the program manager and assistant program manager about their shift, • Communicates with DCYF social workers concerning guests in the program, • Responsible for filling out the shift log at end of each shift, • Provide training for Program Operations Specialists as, • Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis, • Grasp, push, pull, objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, carts, doors, and reach overhead, • Operate a telephone, • Operate a desktop computer, • Access and produce information from a computer, • Understand written information Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.

Job DescriptionDescription: Valor Healthcare is a veteran- and physician-led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots – including those who serve or have served in the military as well as those who devote their careers to government service. We aim to deliver high-quality care in a way that upholds the health of our nation’s greatest asset: its people. Valor works hard to earn the trust of those who have faith in us to care for them with respect and through methods that lead to superior clinical outcomes. Valor is different because of our people. • Our leadership team is comprised of veterans, clinicians, and business leaders dedicated to providing exceptional care and world-class patient experience. Our expanding network provides the chance to create meaningful impact each day—supporting veterans in navigating post-service life, assisting military members and their families during active service, and promoting personal well-being by managing mental health conditions. If you are dedicated to delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a supportive, veteran and military focused community, we invite you to join us in honoring and serving our heroes. Responsibilities: • Provides individual and group interventions to support patients that are coping with health psychology presentations related to mental health diagnoses (e.g., sleep, pain, adherence to medical regimen, adjustment to illness), psychosocial stressors, grief or phase of life difficulties (e.g., discrimination, stress management, coping with loss, transition to civilian life), and mild-moderate severe mental health presentations., • Provide cognitive screening to address specific functional and/or cognitive ability questions., • Provides immediate access to clinical assessment and appropriate collaborative care and treatment for those experiencing mental health symptoms or behavioral health issues., • Provides individual and group interventions to support patients that are coping with health psychology presentations (e.g., sleep, pain, adherence to medical regimen, adjustment to illness), psychosocial stressors, grief or phase of life difficulties (e.g., discrimination, stress management, coping with loss, transition to civilian life), and mild-moderate mental health presentations., • Provides cognitive screenings to address specific functional and/or cognitive ability questions as indicated., • Must independently complete through psychosocial assessments to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of the patient and their families., • Must possess a working knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures including acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology., • Follow suicide prevention guidelines and risk assessment documentation and training requirements., • Completes thorough psychosocial assessments and includes pertinent information in all the required areas of functioning in order to determine appropriate diagnoses and other treatment-related conclusions., • Provides a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnosis to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and/or their families., • Provides emergency/crisis interventions that are provided to the patient to stabilize. Engages in rapid assessments and develops crisis management plans., • Provides psychotherapy as individual, group &/or family interventions when clinically indicated/appropriate and when of therapeutic benefit to the recipients., • Maintains knowledge of Veteran's benefits and services, community resources, and process for making appropriate referrals to community and other governmental programs or agencies., • Provides case management services to the patient and their families throughout the continuum of care., • Adheres to the clients regulations regarding documentation and completion of encounters. Requirements: Requirements: • Licensure: Must be licensed to practice independently in ANY state; Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), • Psychologist: Must have PsyPact in addition to state license., • Education: Depending on license type, must have either a master's degree in social work, counseling or related field from an accredited program or a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program., • Experience: Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience practicing therapy independently, • Preferred experience: Experience providing therapy to with veterans and military members., • The therapist has experience in providing consultation about mental health diagnosis and appropriate treatment plans to professionals representing a variety of disciplines, particularly concerning psychiatrically and medically complex patients., • The therapist has familiarity with the full range of DSM5 clinical presentations and experience with associated brief, evidence based psychological intervention for mild, moderate and severe presentations., • The therapist has general knowledge regarding mental health assessment and treatment., • The therapist has general knowledge regarding Substance Use Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders and Serious Mental Illness (SMI); and skill/experience with treating patients within a Veterans' Hospital PTSD and MHC setting who may present with all forms of Mental Health and Behavioral Health concerns and comorbidities., • The therapist has assessment and intervention skills, as well as some specialized experience with Evidence-Based Treatment., • Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams., • The therapist has knowledge of thorough risk assessment and mental health crises procedures and should have skill in leading interdisciplinary treatment teams in intervening in patient mental health crises., • Experienced in one or more Electronic Health Records, • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams), • Must be a US citizen and reside in the United States. Preferred Modalities For Depression: • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (generalist), • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), • Interpersonal Therapy, • Problem-Solving Therapy, • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MCBT), • Short-term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Preferred Modalities For Trauma: • Cognitive Processing Therapy, • Prolonged Exposure (PE), • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills training, • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), • Training related to the management of suicide risk (e.g., CBT for Suicide Prevention) Pay for this role: $70-$92 per hour. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job DescriptionAbout the Team The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington is a K-12 tuition-free online public school in the state of Washington. At VPA Washington, we empower students to be their best by enabling them to learn in ways that are right for them – using innovative technology at home, at their proper level, and at their own pace. We are seeking a highly qualified Virtual Assistant Principal who provides a superior education for all students. The Assistant Principal shares the role of cultural, behavioral, and academic leader for the school. Reporting to and working closely with the Principal, the Assistant Principal will partner with teachers, administrators, parents, and students to ensure an environment focused on academic excellence and accountability. The ideal candidate will know how to cultivate strong relationships with people at all levels and backgrounds, possess excellent project management skills and be highly organized and thorough. About the Opportunity • Cultivating a caring, supportive, and inclusive school community, • Understanding how trauma, equity, inclusive practices, and restorative practices impact the student and teacher experience, • Providing coaching and professional development opportunities in effective classroom management strategies, • Collaborating with staff and families to identify and implement appropriate strategies to improve student behavior, attendance, and engagement, • Engaging families and the community in meaningful and mutually beneficial ways that promote student academic success and well-being, • Implementing behavior management practices that motivate students through strong relationships with their teachers and positive reinforcements, • Acting as a point person to the local community, effectively communicating the school's mission and vision and soliciting input from parents and families about school performance, areas for improvement, and their needs, • Understanding, accept, abide by, and implement the school's philosophy and mission statement in all school activities, • Contributing to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards, • Engaging and build strong professional relationships with parents, characterized by timely and regular communications, • Formulate and administer a comprehensive program of Career and Technical Education, • Work collaboratively with administrators, student's services personnel, and teachers to ensure the delivery of career development services, • Facilitate linkages with parents, business/industry, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations to support students' transition to postsecondary education and employment, • Cultivating partnerships with external organizations that enrich the culture of the school, • Collaborate with leadership to develop, implement, and lead the instructional programs of the school, assessing curriculum, pedagogy, lesson plans and observing classes (teaching and learning) on a frequent and structured basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on the best practices for student learning and development, • Share responsibility for student achievement as related to academics and social-emotional wellbeing, • Collaborate with Principal to plan and facilitate professional development opportunities for teachers that support instructional best practices, • Collaborate with cross-departmental leadership teams and staff to plan and coordinate staff in-service days, parent-teacher conferences, and extended learning opportunities, • Collaborate with other instructional leaders (Principal, Head of School, MTSS Coordinator, Special Education Coordinators, etc.) to ensure the MTSS/RTI process is followed with fidelity, • Collaborate with the principal to coordinate and oversee summer educational opportunities, • Partner with Human Resources to execute a highly effective talent management system of recruiting, selecting, hiring, retaining, recognizing, and supporting all school site staff, • Ensure non-discrimination practices in the selection process of faculty and staff by adhering to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements, • Collaborate with Home Office/Operations Team on the review and reporting requirements of the State, charter authorizing agency and Federal regulatory agencies, school sponsor, including the charter renewal process, • Understand and address all compliance items as they relate to the school's Sponsor Agreement, • Support the state-required testing process including in-person testing, • Assist with updating parent and student manuals, policies, and handbooks, • Stay current on the state's policies, procedures, and legislation, • Exhibit high quality communication with all students and families, • Handle student problems escalated by parents and teachers, • Travel requirement of 15% is a requirement, • Current valid Principal and Teacher license in the state of Washington, • Washington residency preferred, • Bachelor's degree in education or related discipline, • Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks, • Knowledge of state academic content standards, • Minimum seven years of experience in education or related field, • Two or more years of experience in successful school administration/instructional leadership, • Advanced degree in education/educational leadership strongly preferred, • Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining a rigorous academic program that meets the needs of all students, • Experience in public education accountability, compliance, and related legal requirements, • Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments that honor and support a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives, • Passion for improving educational opportunities for all students and for building a strong, highly effective organization aligned to this mission, • Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information, • Knowledge of/experience with innovative school designs and instructional models, including those featuring 21st Century learning strategies like blended, inquiry, problem/project based and personalized learning ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities. Compensation and Benefits: The compensation and benefits information below is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. The annual starting salary for this position is between $70,000 – $80,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 paid holidays annually. Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off to cover sick, vacation, and personal absences. We offer 4 unique health insurance plans to choose from that cover a wide range of deductibles and co- insurance levels. Our goal is to provide you with maximum choice in finding a plan that meets you and your family's needs. Employees can choose from co-pay or High Deductible Health Plans. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists. #LI-AB1