AAS - CLC Specialist ; Part Time

About the Organization

Come work with us! Help us provide hope, opportunity, and voice to thousands in our region by joining our team! All candidates are welcome to apply, especially those with diverse lived experiences who bring their perspective, personal identities, and history. We strongly encourage candidates who represent Asian & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, intersectional communities to submit applications. These include those who identify as LGBTQIA+, Transracial Adoptee, justice involved, multi‑racial, multi‑lingual, all abilities, South Asian, or are part of other underrepresented communities.

Since 1973, Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) has been working toward social justice and offering a broad array of behavioral health programs, human services and civic engagement activities for Asians, Pacific Islanders, and other underserved communities in King County and beyond.

Asian Counseling & Referral Service is a social justice organization that promotes the health and well‑being of Asians and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders (A&NH/PIs) and other communities by providing and advocating for responsive community‑based services.

Hope, Opportunity, and Voice for All

• We are rooted in our Social Justice history and practice and advocate for and with those who are farthest from hope and opportunity.
• Our actions are Client-/Community Centered.
• Compassion is at the heart of our work and approach.

ACRS seeks a part‑time AAS – CLC Specialist I in our Aging and Adult Services department who provides culturally competent and linguistically accessible information and assistance services to limited English‑speaking Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander elderly and adults living with disabilities. Services are holistic, person‑centered, and strengths‑based with the overall goal of helping individuals to live a meaningful, independent life in the community.

• Pay range is between $29,400 to $31,800 annually. Can increase based on experience.
• This position is supported by grant funding and is subject to renewal based on continued funding availability.
• ACRS pays 100% for employee only HMO/Virtual Plus medical benefits. Additional options are covered anywhere from 75% to 85%.
• Dental and Vision insurance are available at a very minimal cost.
• ACRS pays 100% of your life, AD&D and long‑term disability insurance on or coinciding with your date of hire.
• Employer paid ORCA card and vanpool program. Free on‑site parking available at Main Office.
• Paid Time Off
  • 4 hours of vacation accrued monthly from day 1, available to use after 6 months of employment.
  • 3 hours of sick leave, accrued monthly from day 1, available to use once accrued, no waiting period.
  • 16 hours (max) of wellness leave per year, available to use upon hire, no waiting period. Wellness leave hour amount is subject to proration based on the calendar month of hiring.
• 13 paid holidays annually.
• IT equipment provided, with telecommuting reimbursement available.
• 403b Retirement Savings Account eligibility.
• Simplified Employee Pension available after 2 years.
• Employee Assistance Program.

• Conduct interviews with clients to identify service needs and develop a written, personalized service plan. Deliver services based on plan, including client visits at their homes and other community locations accessible to them.
• Provide client advocacy in attaining services and assistance in areas such as housing, medical resources, financial assistance, legal advocacy, personal care service, transportation, translation/interpretation, daily living skills, family support, and crisis intervention.
• Follow up with clients to determine whether culturally relevant service is being provided through consultation to a case supervisor, progress notes, and service plans.
• Participate in development and implementation of social and related activities for ACRs’ senior congregate meal program. Provide general translation/interpretation assistance to ACRS nutrition program participants.
• Prepare concise, complete and accurate program documentation according to agency policy and system standards…