1. careers
2. job search

DISCLAIMER:
The Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens provides information about a variety of job
workshops, classes, networking opportunities, events and other activities. This information is
not a recommendation, nor an endorsement, of any particular program, service, or activity.
CONTENTS:
Job Search Sites  Job List  Training  Veterans  Information & Events
CONTACT:
Send Job List feedback, suggestions, and comments to Paul Valenti.
WORKING?
Have you found work in the last month? If you have found any work during the last month,
even for a day or two, please contact DeBorah LLavanes to let your MOSC job counselor
know the following:
 Who hired you
 Whether your job is full- or part-time
 What they pay you
 Whether your job is temporary or
permanent
 When you started
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Whether or not you get benefits
 Your Job Title
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AskTheHeadhunter.com
www.careers.wa.gov/ – State of
Washington Jobs
www.compasshousingalliance.org
– Compass Housing Alliance
www.encore.org – Older workers
job site
www.evergreenaspaonline.org/jobannouncements/ – American
Society for Public Administration
Job Board
www.glassdoor.com – Glass Door
www.govjobstoday.com –
Government Jobs Today
(municipal job site)
www.hagelsearch.com – Executive
placement for nonprofits
www.Indeed.com – Web crawler
that locates jobs posted on all
Pacific NW job Boards
www.jfsseattle.org/careers.html –
Jewish Family Service
www.jobaline.com – A bilingual,
mobile-first jobs marketplace
www.jobbait.com/services – Job
Bait
Job Wall-customer service jobs in
Seattle, WA
www.kingcounty.gov/jobs.aspx –
King County Jobs
The LinkedIn Personal Trainer –
Learn how to use LinkedIn
www.nowcc.org – Older Worker
Career Center
Poached/Seattle – Restaurant jobs
www.retiredbrains.com – Retired
executive job site
www.rewa.org – Refugee
Women’s Association
www.seattle.gov/jobs – City of
Seattle jobs
www.seattlegoodwill.org – Seattle
Goodwill Industries
www.usajobs.gov – the United
States Government Job site
www.vocationvillage.com/seattlenonprofit – Directory of all Seattle
nonprofit organizations
www.washington.edu/admin/hr/job
s – University of Washington Jobs
www.workforce50.com –
Workforce 50
Following is a list of specialized or niche job boards. These may be useful if your line of work is narrow, specialized or
not generally well known. We have posted this list as a convenience for our clients—we do NOT endorse these sites and
must point out that employers who post on these sites may or may not be “older jobseeker friendly”.
AbsolutelyHealthCare.com
Absolutely Health Care is a healthcare
and medical job boards.
Adrants
Advertising jobs: jobs.adrants.com
ClearanceJobs
ClearanceJobs is a secure job board
focused on candidates with active or
current U.S. government security
clearances. www.clearancejobs.com
AllHealthcareJobs
For healthcare professionals.
AllHealthcareJobs.com
HealthcareJobsite
HealthcareJobsite.com is for job
seekers and employers in the
Healthcare industry
AllRetailJobs.com
Retail industry job board.
AllRetailJobs.com
HireFlyer
HireFlyer.com is the top job search
website solution online.
Authentic Jobs
Where companies and creative
professionals meet to make a better
web. www.authenticjobs.com
iCrunchData
Jobs in Big Data, Technology,
Statistics, Cloud, Mobile, Software &
Analytics. www.icrunchdata.com
beautyJOBshop.com
Online venue for beauty, spa, salon
and fashion job. beautyJOBshop.com
IT Job Pro
ITJobPro.com
JobsInTrucks.com
JobsInTrucks.com is a driver job board
Joblux
Luxury brands and retail careers
network, www.joblux.us.
Juju
Juju.com is a job search engine, not a
job board. Juju’s search results link to
employment sites on the Internet.
www.juju.com
Manufacturing Jobs
www.jobsinmfg.com
Securitas USA
Provides guarding, monitoring,
consulting, & investigative security
services.
www.securitas.com/us/en
JOBS: May 5, 2015
MOSC-ERC Jobs List recipients: We want to remind you that the MOSC-ERC Jobs List is specifically aimed at
posting jobs from employers who want or are trying to reach out to older applicants. We work hard to make sure that
these employers are receptive to applications from our 55+ clients. All employers who post on the MOSC-ERC Jobs
List know this and we want to make sure that all of our clients do too.
Puget Sound Educational Service District
Puget Sound ESD seeks a dynamic, highly-skilled Program Coordinator to centralize critical department
functions and facilitate key office operations for the Human Resources and Organizational Development
(HR/OD) and Communications departments. The Program Coordinator will coordinate and monitor a wide
variety of complex and confidential activities, plan and oversee large-scale events, and provide
administrative and technical support for the Executive Directors of both departments and serve as a
departmental resource and provide ongoing support to staff in a high energy and fast-paced environment.
Open until filled; for best consideration, submit complete application by Sunday, May 10. For more information
and to apply online, visit www.psesd.org/careers.
King County
King County seeks a Human Resources Analyst, Senior. Closing date: May 13. Visit: www.kingcounty.gov/jobs
King County Metro to hire hundreds of bus drivers ahead of massive service expansion
King County Metro is hiring more than 300 bus drivers to support service expansion set to begin in June. For
background information, click here. Each driver is initially hired part-time and paid $21.25/hour plus benefits.
For job information, visit www.kingcounty.gov/transportation/kcdot/MetroTransit/Jobs/DriveForMetro.aspx.
Overlake Medical Center
Overlake hospital is currently seeking a part-time (with Benefits), 64 hours per two-week period, Hospitality
Representative. For more information, visit: www.overlakehospital.org
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Alaskan Copper Works
Alaskan Cooper Works will accept applications for Fabrication Tack Welder (shift: 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)
through May 10. For details, visit: www.alaskancopper.com
Bellevue College
 Associate Director Center for Career
 Early Childhood Specialist 1 Assistant
Connections and Women Center (015042)
 Temporary Part-Time Campus Security Officer
 Network Services & Computing
To apply for these jobs or to view a complete listing of open positions goes to: www.bellevuecollege.edu/jobss
Child Care Aware of Washington
Child Care Aware is seeking a passionate, energetic and committed person to become its Chief Executive
Officer. Deadline: May 15. Visit: wa.childcareaware.org
City of Bellevue
 Facility Rental Monitor
 Environmental Health Analyst Intern 2
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Streets Maintenance Aide 1 - Roadside
Streets Maintenance Aide 1 - Traffic
To view and apply for all available openings, visit: City of Bellevue
City of Seattle
 Business Process Manager
 Talent Acquisition and Equity Strategist
 Data Center Manager
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Maintenance Control Center Manager
Right of Way Systems Manager
Change Management Specialist – Temporary
(Strat Advsr 1)
To view and apply for all available positions, visit the job opportunities page at www.seattle.gov/jobs
City of Seattle - Temporary Laborer Pool
The City of Seattle will hire seasonal laborers for opportunities at Seattle Public Utilities, Seattle Parks and
Recreation, and Seattle Department of Transportation. $20.25–$23.80/hour. For a job description and to apply,
go to: www.seattle.gov/personnel/employment/default_neogov.asp (Job Number: 015-00416).
Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
DSHS is seeking to fill the following positions:
 DVR Supported Employment Program
Specialist
 Program Specialist 2 (03892)
 Mental Health Technician 1
 Community Complaint Investigator
For more information, visit: careers.wa.gov/.
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Medical Assistance Specialist 3
Discovery Manager (03929)
WMS DLR Area Administrator 03099
Payroll Processor (03272)
Forensic Evaluator
Entercom Seattle
Entercom Seattle has the following open positions:
 Director of Integrated Marketing
 Receptionist – Part-time
 Sales Recruitment Specialist
 Morning Show/Host
 National Sales Coordinator
Visit: www.entercom.com for details.
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Street Team
Internship Opportunity
Entercom Seattle Sales Account Executive
Promotions Associate
Marriott
 Night Auditor Overnight
 Overnight Van Driver/Houseman
 Loss Prevention Officer
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Front Office Supervisor
Catering Sales Executive
Concierge
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There are numerous job openings available with the Marriot/Ritz Carlton, at various sites. To view and apply
for all weekly opportunities, visit: www.marriott.com/careers and www.ritzcarlton.com/careers
MAXOutreach
 Medical Assistant Shoreline (Rite Aid)
 Merchandiser-Seasonal Bremerton (CocaCola Refreshments)
 Electrician Bellevue (Coca-Cola
Refreshments)
 Architect, Software Engineering, Seattle
(Sears Holdings Corporation)
 In-Home Refrigeration Service/Repair
Technician Bremerton, Port Orchard (Sears
Holdings Corp)
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Account Manager FSOP Bellevue (CocaCola Refreshments)
 Order Builder (Loader) Bremerton (CocaCola Refreshments)
 Automotive Customer Service Advisor
Redmond (Sears Holdings Corp.)
 Pharmacy Manager Port Orchard (Rite Aid)
 Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Bellevue,
Mercer Island, Woodinville, Kenmore,
Shoreline (Rite Aid)
 Shift Supervisor Kenmore (Rite Aid)
There are many job openings available with area employers. To apply, visit: www.maxoutreach.com/jobs
Securitas Security Services USA Inc. Management Opportunities
Securitas Security Services is hiring for the following positions:
 Training Manager Redmond (Microsoft Account)
 Security Implementation Manager Redmond (Microsoft Account)
 Scheduling Manager Bellevue (Branch Office)
For more information, visit: www.securitasjobs.com
Northwest Protective Security
Full-time (benefit eligible) and part-time security officer jobs ranging from $11.00–$12.75/ hour are available to
start immediately. To apply, visit www.nwprotective.com. Candidates who apply online and meet the basic
qualifications will be asked to visit the office to complete additional forms before further consideration will be
given. To apply in person, visit one of the company’s branch offices between 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday–
Friday: Seattle (801 S Fidalgo St, 2nd Floor, Seattle) or Tacoma (3514 McKinley Ave, Tacoma).
Service Alternatives Community and Employment Services – Seattle and NE King
Service Alternatives Community and Employment Services is seeks a full time Employment Specialist who is
creative, energetic professional who can assist King County businesses in employing people with disabilities.
Their philosophy and belief is that no one is unemployable and it is their job to support people in finding their
niche in society and the workplace. To apply, e-mail a cover letter detailing your interest in this position, and a
resume detailing your work history to [email protected]. For more information, visit www.servalt.com
Sound Child Care Solutions
Sound Child Care Solutions (SCCS) has an opening for Relief Squad Staff ECE Teacher. SCCS mission is to
educate children for life by deeply integrating child-centered, high quality, anti-biased, early childhood
education with excellent business practices. Apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter to Karen
Kaushansky at [email protected] or visit: www.soundchildcare.org for additional information.
State of Washington
 WorkFirst Career Coach (WSS4 1870X)
 Employment Specialist (WSS3 1708X)
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Regulatory Quality Assurance Nurse
Program Manager (03939)
Fiscal Analyst 2
To view these positions and others, visit: www.careers.wa.gov
State of Washington Office of Financial Management
The State’s Office of Financial Management is seeking a Project Manager to support the transformation of
enterprise business systems and implementation of information technology (IT) solutions by leading/managing
enterprise IT projects and delivering results using proven project management methodology. This position will
interact with executives and other high-level staff in OFM and other agencies and project stakeholders. This
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recruitment is open until filled; however, interviews will begin immediately. If you have applied for a previous
OFM position and are interested in this position, you may re-apply. Visit: www.ofm.wa.gov
Summit Public Schools
Summit Public Schools is now looking for a rock-star Operations Manager to join their Seattle team and assist
their Executive Director with leadership and administrative responsibilities. For more information, visit:
www.summitps.org/schools/washington/summit-sierra
Washington State Department of Social & Health Services
The Financial Services Administration (FSA) of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is
recruiting up to three (3) reputable and high-energy, design and construction professionals. These positions of
Capital Projects Manager will be classified as Construction Project Coordinator 3 and may be hired with duty
stations in Olympia, Lakewood, and/or Medical Lake, WA. To be considered you must apply online at
www.careers.wa.gov. Use reference number 03790 when searching for the job announcement.
Nonprofit Jobs
Project Access Northwest
Project Access Northwest seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the efficient running of its
administrative components. This position provides administrative support to the Executive Director and
Management Team and is supervised by the Executive Director. At the supervisor’s discretion, this person is
available to help others as work level and priorities change. Visit: www.projectaccessnw.org
Neighborhood House Seattle
Neighborhood House Seattle has openings for an Employment & Adult Education Manager, and an
Administrative Assistant II – General Admin. For details, visit: www.nhwa.org
Senior Services
 Senior Services is seeking two Administrative Assistant I—Receptionists for their downtown Seattle
office. One position is full-time (with benefits) and one is part-time (19 Hours, no benefits). Deadline:
Monday, May 11 (5 p.m.).
 Northshore Senior Center is seeking a Database Administrator for a part-time position (25–30
hours/week) with a full benefit package. Deadline: May 15.
 Ballard NW Senior Center is seeking a Social Worker for a part-time position (20 hours/week).
Deadline: May 15.
 Senior Services (Seattle) is seeking a full-time Transportation Coordinator (Monday–Friday) and a parttime Data Specialist (16 hours/week).
For more information on these positions, visit: www.seniorservices.org.
Seattle Art Museum (SAM)
SAM is looking for a Camp Aftercare Assistant and a Temporary Project Coordinator. Deadline for both
positions is May 22. For additional information, visit: www.visitsam.org/careers.
United Way – Donor Support Supervisor
Want an exciting opportunity to work for a great nonprofit organization doing important work in our community?
Consider applying for United Way’s Donor Support Supervisor position, which is responsible for managing and
executing projects to support the development team and ensuring the effective execution of fundraising events.
The Donor Support Supervisor works closely with the United Way’s Brand/Marketing department to support the
development team in its work with individual, corporate and foundation donors, and donor prospects. For more
information and to apply, go to: www.uwkc.org/about/careers/
World Vision
 Donor Services Representative Trainees (job #4622): Be part of World Vision’s Chinese bilingual
team at its call center located in Federal Way. Both full- and/or part-time shifts are available, Monday–
Friday. During training, trainees are paid $12/hour and receive benefits.
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Day Porter: Position will assist with routine to moderately complex cleaning and sanitation needs for
public areas of World Vision buildings and facilities. Candidates must have strong customer service and
people skills, be dependable and reliable, and have the ability to prioritize and complete task with
minimal supervision. The work hours for this position are 6:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday–Friday.
For details, call Faith McMillion (253-815-5987) or visit www.worldvision.org/about-us to submit your resume.
Catholic Community Services NW
Catholic Community Services NW has the following positions open in Whatcom County:
 Front Desk Advocate - Patrick Place
 Front Desk Monitor – Traugott Terrace
 Customer Service Representative &
 Accounting Assistant – Accounting CHS
Building Maintenance
To apply, visit: www.ccsww.org
Hopelink
For over 40 years, Hopelink, a vibrant community action agency, has served homeless and low income
families, children, seniors and people with disabilities in an 800 square mile area of north and east King
County, Washington. Hopelink’s vision is a community free of poverty. To that end, Hopelink provide a wide
variety of human services that moves forward its mission to promote self-sufficiency for all members of the
community. Hopelink helps people make lasting change. Seeking candidates for the following positions:
 Administrative Assistant, Kirkland (Temp)
 Customer Service Representative
 Data Analyst/Report Developer, Redmond
For more information about these positions and others, visit: www.hope-link.org
Jubilee Women’s Center
Jubilee Women’s Center is seeking a Development Director. The Development Director is responsible for
developing and implementing strategies and programs for all fundraising efforts within Jubilee Women’s Center
to support the overall fund development goals. This position supervises the Events Manager and Marketing
Manage. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or visit: www.jwcenter.org
DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center)
DESC currently has numerous open positions. Visit their jobs page at www.desc.org/joinourteam.html to view
each position announcement. Specific application procedures are detailed within each position announcement.
Learning Care Group
Learning Care Group has the following open positions:
 Childcare Food
 Assistant Teacher
Specialist
 Lead Infant Teacher
 Driver
 Cook
For more information, visit: www.learningcaregroup.com/
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Program Assistant
Director
Pioneer Human Services
Pioneer Human Services has multiple openings in the Seattle King County area. For more information and to
apply, visit: www.pioneerhumanservices.org/about/careers/
WorkSource Networking Group on LinkedIn
Join WorkSource Networking Group on LinkedIn to network with others and to learn about upcoming employer
hiring events and job opportunities. Their growing networking group has nearly 2,000 members,
including employment counselors, past and current WorkSource customers, and many employers. Join
at www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=3214938&trk=myg_ugrp_ovrr.
YWCA Redmond
YWCA Family Village Redmond Community Jobs presents Directions To Success—A Life Skills Workshop on
Mondays (9 a.m.–12 noon) at YWCA, 16601 NE 80th Street, Redmond. For more information, contact PC/Job
Training Instructor Dion Willis (206-436-8643 or [email protected]).
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Training & Hiring Event
JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! Green River College
30 plus employers from around the region will be on the main Auburn campus to recruit and interview, in
person, to fill 100’s of job openings in the South King County area, May 14th. Bring your resume and positive
attitude face to face with decision makers. Mark your calendar and spread the word to students, friends, family,
and neighbors. Anyone needing to brush up on their 30-60-90 second “pitch” can contact Julius Caesar
Robinson (Employment Specialist/Workforce Education) at (253) 833-9111, ext. 6053, to sign up for my “Prep
Course” from 10 a.m.–12 noon on May 13, location to be determined. Employers scheduled to attend include:
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 Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
 Oak Harbor Freight Lines
 Oki GOlf
 OnTrac
 Pierce County Sheriff's Department
 Pierce County Security
 Prestige Care, Inc.
 Prince Telecom
 Puget Sound Electrical JATC
 US NAVY
 Valley Communications Center
 Valley Regional Fire Authority
 WIS International
 Wyndham Vacation Ownership
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 YMCA of Greater Seattle
Location: Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St, Auburn, WA 98092. More information, visit:
www.greenriver.edu
Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Andy Frain
Apex Facility Resources
Auburn Police Department
Auburn Valley YMCA
Bright Horizons
CBS Corporation
City of Kent Human Resources
Exotic Metals Forming Company
GEICO Insurance
Hubbard Radio Seattle LLC
IKEA
King County Sheriff's Office
Logic Staffing LLC
Money Mechanics
May is the month to tune-up your financial “engine” making “sputter” a thing of the past! Workshops to build up
your management skills, begins every Tuesday from May 5 through May 26 (11 a.m.–2 p.m.). Contact
Constance Francis and register today at: [email protected], 425-264-1416. Space is limited!
Neighborhood House’s Annual Meeting
Meet and Mingle with Executive Director Mark Okazaki and Neighborhood House Board Members, and enjoy a
glass of wine and indulge in a little bit of business.
Thursday, May 21st at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, at the Miller Nash Graham & Dunn office on the waterfront:
2801 Alaskan Way, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98121. To attend, e-mail Emily Brickner at: [email protected]
RSVP by May 11th.
WorkSource Renton
On Thursday May 7 from 1-3 PM (Classroom A), WorkSource Renton will be offering “Turning Negatives into
Positives”. This workshop will engage customers by examining effective techniques to address some of the
hurdles that many job seekers face in the application process. Participants will learn strategies to address
issues such as: Criminal Background, Gaps in Resume, “Job Jumping”, and more. Participants will learn about
various employment laws and how those laws protect them from certain types of discrimination in the hiring
process. The workshop also includes group activities that help job seekers better articulate what they have to
offer an employer. Let’s turn those negatives into positives!
On Thursday May 21 from 9-noon (Classroom A), WorkSource will be offering “Dependable Strengths”. In
this workshop, participants will examine their Dependable Strengths through group work, focusing on the value
of how each individual's Dependable Strengths bring value to employers. Additionally, participants will learn
how their Dependable Strengths can be put to use in a team environment in the workplace. Participants will
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practice “Strength-Based” Interview Strategies as they learn how to articulate their Dependable Strengths.
Location: 500 Sw 7th St Ste 100, Renton, WA 98057 Phone: (206) 205-3500
Jubilee Women’s Center
Jubilee Women’s Center is offering FREE courses for women with modest means (earning less than
$18,540/year) who want to develop or improve their skills in technology, job readiness, communications,
health, and money management. All courses are held in their Learning Center (620 18th Ave., Seattle).
Courses include:
 Microsoft Office Word Level 2 (Thursdays, 5/7, 5/14, and 5/21, from 6–8 p.m.). Sign up by contacting
Kristi ([email protected] or 206-442-2954).
 “Care of the Spirit Class”: 8 sessions meet on the following Tuesdays (5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16,
6/30, and 7/7) from 6–8 p.m. Sign up by contacting Dannette Allen (206-325-1940 or
[email protected]).
YWCA Greenbridge Learning Center Job & Resource Fair
On Thursday, May 7 (10 a.m.–2 p.m.), come to the YWCA Greenbridge Learning Center (9720 8th Ave SW,
Seattle) to apply for manufacturing, transportation, health care, hospitality, warehouse, and customer service
positions, and more. Bring your resume, dress professionally, and prepare to speak with hiring managers and
company human resource staff. Free parking. For more information, call 206-336-7000 (TTY 206-336-6974).
STAR Center: Free Computer Classes
Having trouble with computer, tablet, smartphone, and/or e-reader device? Bring your questions to a drop-in
session at the STAR Center (2600 South Walker Street, Seattle). The Center also offers interpreting services
for SHA residents on a limited basis. Drop-in sessions will be held on Mondays, May 11, and May 18 (3:00 –
5:00 p.m.). The May 11 topic is “Listening to Podcasts” (including Ted Talks). For more information (preregistration is not required), call 206-325-4284.
Seattle Goodwill Workforce Training Programs
Seattle Goodwill provides workshops on site and at local organizations focused on finding employment,
succeeding and advancing in employment, getting into college, and improving financial literacy. Current
Goodwill workshop: Retail and Customer Service Program. Next class session: May 26–July 23.
If you are interested, you MUST attend ONE of the program orientations.
 Monday, May 11 from 9-11 a.m. *or* 1-3 p.m.
 Tuesday, May 12 from 9-11 a.m. *or* 1-3 p.m.
Location: Seattle Goodwill’s Job Training & Education Center, 700 Dearborn Place S., Seattle 98144, or call
(206) 726-5811. For additional classes, visit: www.seattlegoodwill.org
YWCA Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET)
If you’re receiving DSHS basic food, live in King County, and searching for employment YWCA BFET program
may be able to assist you with the following:
 Case Management
 ABE, GED, ESL enrollment
 Job Search Assistance
 Short Term Vocational Training
For more Information, contact Larissa Lincoln, YWCA Greenbridge (White Center) at 206-336-7000.
Downtown Mature Workers Job Club Downtown Affiliate WorkSource
The Downtown Mature Workers Job Club meets twice a month on Thursdays (generally every other—call to
confirm) at the YWCA WorkSource facility (2024 3rd Avenue, Seattle—at Virginia Street, upstairs). Meetings
take place from 1–2:30 p.m. Job Club focuses specifically on needs of older (age 55+) workers and veterans.
For more information, contact Kevon Wick ([email protected] or 206-436-8638).
South Seattle College Culinary Arts Classes
Interested in entering a culinary arts career? Ever thought about starting your own food business? Contact
Kristi O’Neill (206-747-7024 or [email protected]) to register for classes at South Seattle
College, or come to Rainier WorkSource (2531 Rainier Ave South, Seattle) on Tuesday, May 12 (12 noon –
1:30 p.m.) to learn more.
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Seattle Jobs Initiative - Welding Training Program
Come and learn employable skills including blueprint reading, precision measuring, safety and team-building.
Classes are Monday through Friday (10 a.m.–5 p.m.) for 22 weeks (two quarters), at South Seattle Community
College. For more information, go to: www.seattlejobsinitiative.com
Being Grounded In a Chaotic World
You are invited to a workshop experience on May 11 (6–7:30 p.m.) to explore being grounded amidst the
chaos around us; express and share stories in support of being centered; and connect with others to share
insights that support our capacities to be fully present. Objectives for workshop participants include
experiencing e a process where courage and creativity support the framing of meaningful life stories; exploring
possibilities that align heart, mind and body with individual purpose and passion; and creating and sharing
powerful stories that support the positive impacts of such emergence. Free. Workshop Presenter / Facilitator:
Robert Moore, OSR 20 Capstone Project. Location: Pinchot University, 4th Floor classroom (220 & Change).
To reserve your spot, e-mail: [email protected] by May 8.
Need Microsoft Office 2010 skills?
Registered 55+ Employment Resource Center (ERC) clients, with basic computer skills, may now sign up
for Seniors Training Seniors (STS) Computer Technology classes free of charge. Learn (or strengthen) MS
Word, Excel, File Management, PowerPoint and Publisher skills and improve your chances of landing that
perfect job. We are currently accepting registrations for late spring and early summer. Classes are small
and enrollment is limited. If you are new to the computer landscape, and need a basic or beginner class,
training is available as well. Contact STS Program Coordinator Lynda Hunter ([email protected])
today to learn about the upcoming classes and get on the waiting list.
Alliance of People with disAbilities
Do you want to be successful at work but are having performance issues? The Alliance of People with
disAbilities holds a monthly Employment Supports group. It is free to anyone with a disability. Join others who
are struggling to find work and share your experience in employment searches, disclosure about your
disability, and gain tips from peers and professionals. Meetings are held on the second Mondays of each
month (4:30–5:30 p.m.) at Alliance of People with Disabilities, Main Conference Room (1120 East Terrace
Street, behind and slightly south of Seattle University). Send questions in advance to:
[email protected]. RSVPs appreciated: 206-545-7055.
SCSEP - Title V for Older Job Seekers at the Downtown YWCA
Do you have the skills, just can’t find the job? Maybe need to improve your skills to help you move forward into
the job you want? If you’re age 55+, unemployed, low-income (call for more information), motivated and just
need a little extra to help you get to where you want to be in the employment market, the YWCA Title V
program could be for you. This is an internship program that places workers in host agencies relevant to work
experience that works hand in hand with its interns to achieve real results. For more information, contact
Kevon Wick at: 206-436-8638 or [email protected]
Veterans
THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION TFC PROGRAM
Certain positions within the VA health care system require specialized knowledge that can only be obtained
through a two-year training program in the VA Technical Career Field (TCF) Program. These full-time training
programs that include salary, benefits, training, and travel:
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Biomedical Engineer
Industrial Hygiene
Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist
Inventory Management
Boiler Plant Operator
Office of Compliance & Business Integrity
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Office of Health Information
Environmental Engineer
Office of Information and Technology
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Master's
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Prosthetic Representative
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Public Affairs
General Engineer
Safety Specialist
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Voluntary Management
Human Resources Management
Training for these programs is accomplished under experienced VA professionals known as preceptors.
Chosen for their technical expertise and commitment to training, preceptors go through a lengthy application
and screening process. During the final year of training, preceptors work with trainees to find a position that
best fits their skills, needs, and circumstances. With more than 150 medical centers and hundreds of clinics
nationwide, it is possible that you will need to relocate for a position. All trainees are asked to sign a mobility
statement before entering the TCF Program. If relocation is necessary for permanent placement, VA pays for
moving expenses. View the TCF 2015 list of training locations by career field. For general information about
TCF, contact [email protected].
VESO
The Veteran Employment Services Office (VESO) is a strategic program management office that provides
employment and career management resources designed to attract, retain and support Veteran employees at
VA and across the federal government, including those serving in the National Guard and Reserve. VESO
develops and implements innovative and comprehensive programs, procedures and services to support
federal Veteran recruitment and VA retention and reintegration, including:
 VA for Vets: You’ve served your country and understand the unique challenges Veterans face. See
how a career at VA can help you make a difference in the life of fellow Veterans.
 Feds for Vets: Match your experience, skills and training with current Federal job opportunities
marketed through the VESO Office. Visit the Featured Jobs section on the VA for Vets website to view
available opportunities.
 Recruitment and Career Readiness Support: VESO’s Regional Veteran Employment Coordinators
(RVEC) conducts ongoing outreach to identify talented job seeking Veterans through live and virtual
career fairs and presentations. They maintain an extensive contact database and are responsible for
increasing the supply of employable Veterans through their outreach efforts. Contact an RVEC by
calling 1-855-824-8387.
 Disabled Veterans Affirmative Action Program (DVAAP): VESO’s Billy Wright, National Program
Manager for DVAAP supports and promotes the recruitment and hiring of returning injured Service
Members and disabled Veterans in order to increase employment outcomes of the Veterans with
disabilities throughout the Department of Veterans Affairs. Contact the DVAAP National Manager by
calling 1-855-824-8387.Billy Wright
 Human Resources Support: VESO’s Human Resources team works with Hiring Officials to process
non-competitive hiring actions for Veterans in VA and through the Feds for Vets initiative. They issue
training and policy guidance on Veteran’s Preference and Special Hiring Authorities and provide
deployment and reintegration services for Service members transitioning between work at VA and
service in the National Guard or Reserve. They increase the demand from Hiring Officials to process
non-competitive hiring actions for Veterans. Contact a HR professional by calling 1-855-824-8387.
Vets Restore Transition: Military to Meaningful Employment
Bryan Fry with the King County Veterans’ Program shares how diverse opportunities, including preservation
carpentry training, help meet the employment needs of more than 127,000 veterans who call King County
home. Produced by Ethan Steinman, Daltonic Films LLDC, for Vets Restore, featuring music by Anomie Bell.
This is the second clip in a series that focuses on the veterans and their progress through the program. Visit
the Vets Restore website (www.vetsrestore.org) and view the video.
King County Veterans Program Advisory Board—Volunteer Opportunity
The King County Veterans Program Advisory Board provides recommendations on programs, services and
resources that will benefit local veterans and their families. For more information or to become a board
member, visit the Veterans Program Advisory Board website or contact Joel Estey at 206-296-7656. To access
King County Veterans Program services for low-income, homeless, disabled, and at-risk veterans and their
families, call 206-296-7656 (Seattle) or 206-477 7022 (Renton), or visit the program website.
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Orientation for Veterans
Orientations for veterans services are conducted at WorkSource (2024 3rd Avenue, 2nd floor) on Mondays and
Wednesdays, starting at 10:30 a.m. sharp, and Fridays at 8:45 a.m. sharp (times are solid—doors are locked
after five minutes). Topics will include veteran’s resources, employment assistance, housing, and life stability.
One-on-one appointments can be made with veteran’s services staff. You should bring DD-214, NG-22 or
Statement of Service, Social Security Card and ID. For more information, contact Shannon Gaule, Veterans
Employment Specialist, WorkSource Affiliate Downtown Seattle, YWCA Opportunity Place (206-436-8617).
Free Legal Aid—Representation for Qualified WA State Veterans
Get free or low-cost help with issues such as VA claims, discharge upgrades, debt collection, family law, child
support, home foreclosure, etc. For more information, call 206-464-1519 or visit www.washingtonlawhelp.org.
Veterans’ Assistance Fund
Washington law requires each county to establish a fund for needy veterans and their families and the families
of deceased veterans. You may hear it called the Veterans Assistance Fund or “Veterans Relief.” In most
counties, the fund is administered by one or more veterans' service organizations (VSO) such as VFW,
American Legion, or D.A.V. To apply in King County, contact the King County Veterans Program (2124 4th
Avenue, 4th Floor, Seattle 98121), which can also refer you to other sources of help in your community.
PEARLS Counseling for Veterans
The Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives (PEARLS) is a free home-based counseling program for
older adults who have minor depression, offered by Aging and Disability Services to low-income veterans age
55+ who have minor depression as well as their spouses, widows, and domestic partners. PEARLS counseling
supplements without competing with other services for veterans. For more information, contact veteran Daniel
Widner (206-615-0533 or [email protected]).
Information & Civic Events
May is Older Americans Month!
Explore Aging and Disability Service’s special webpage at www.agingkingcounty.org/olderamericansmonth/ for
information about events in your area!
Free Movie Screening!
Aging and Disability Services (ADS)—the Area Agency on Aging for Seattle-King County—has collaborated
with Seattle Public Library to show Young@Heart—a documentary about a chorus with 22 members with an
average age of 80 who sing some rather unconventional songs— during Older Americans Month. The
screening is on Sunday, May 24 (1:30–4 p.m.) at the Green Lake Branch Library. This event is FREE to attend,
and open to all ages. No RSVP necessary. For more information, see the event flyer (click here).
“Our Elders, Our Selves” Documentary
Our Elders, Our Selves: Visiting the Past, Planning for Our Future is a 40-minute documentary about the
evolution of aging programs and services in Seattle-King County, produced to commemorate the 50th
anniversary of the Older Americans Act of 1965 as well as the 80th anniversary of the Social Security Act of
1935 and the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This week—in honor of Older Americans
Month—the documentary will be shown on The Seattle Channel (cable TV channel 21 on Comcast—321 HD—
and Wave—721 HD) to cable subscribers:
 Tuesday, May 5 at 5 p.m.
 Thursday, May 7 at 3 a.m.
 Tuesday, May 5 at 11 p.m.
 Friday, May 8 at 10 a.m.
 Wednesday, May 6 at 3 a.m.
 Sunday, May 10 at 5 p.m.
 Wednesday, May 6 at 7 p.m.
Read AgeWise King County
AgeWise King County is a monthly online newsletter published by the Seattle-King County Advisory Council on
Aging & Disability Services (ADS). The May issue celebrates Older Americans Month! Enjoy these articles:
 Happy Older Americans Month!
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The Older Americans Act: Our Nation's
 Low-income Seniors Get Fresh at Local
Promise
Farmers Markets
 Social Security: A Safety Net for Older
 The Green Way to Travel in Your
Americans
Neighborhood
 How to Avoid Distracted Driving
 I'm Not Crying—It's Allergies!
 P-Patch Community Gardens are People's
 The Age of Disruption
Gardens
To subscribe to AgeWise King County, click here—it’s FREE!. For more information about the Advisory
Council, visit www.agingkingcounty.org/advisory-council/ or contact ADS planner Gigi Meinig.
LinkedIn will start checking to see if you've lied on your résumé
www.dailydot.com/technology/linkedin-fact-checking-resume/
New Harvard Research Reveals A Way To Be More Successful
www.bakadesuyo.com/2014/09/be-more-successful/
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program – Apply by May 15
Now through May 15, elders of modest means can apply for $40 in voucher checks that can be exchanged for
fresh produce at approved farmer market locations throughout the state. King County applicants need to
provide a valid local mailing address, and be age 60 or older (age 55 or older if American Indian/Alaska Native)
and low-income (below 185% Federal Poverty level). Applications are accepted by mail only, and vouchers are
distributed by mail (by July 1). Due to the large number of applicants each year, recipients are selected using a
random selection process. Applicants who did not receive a voucher in 2014 may be prioritized during
selection. For more information, visit: www.agingkingcounty.org/sfmnp/
AARP – Life Reimagined
AARP Life Reimagined for Work addresses three areas: we are living longer, we are working longer and more
productively, and we want to live with meaning. AARP’s Life Reimagined for Work is a reality-based approach
and methodology to guide people in exploring, discovering, and creating “What’s Next?” in their work lives. It’s
intended to help ordinary people create “real possibilities.” AARP Washington will conduct four evening
networking events for workers 50+. The registration fee ($25) covers light refreshments, two adult beverage
tickets (wine), and a program. The four events are scheduled for May 6, July 8, September 17, and November
4, each from 6–8 p.m. For more information, visit: www.LifeReimagined.org
StartZone – Hispanic Economic Development Initiative
The Hispanic Economic Development Initiative at StartZone equips aspiring and established entrepreneurs
with the skills and tools necessary to run and strengthen a small business. For information, call 206-592-4374
or e-mail Alma Meza at [email protected]. Also, visit: www.startzone.highline.edu
State funding for Community Voice-mail and 211
The state budget remains unresolved but we know that Community Voice-mail and the WIN 211 Referral
system face budget cuts. If these are important programs for you, you can contact your House and Senate
members to let them know what you think. The toll-free Legislative Hotline number is 1-800-562-6000. You
don’t need to know your legislators’ names—just give your name and the address where you currently live, and
say you are calling about the Community Voice-mail and WIN 211 programs. Feel free to customize your
message with a personal story, if you have one.
How to Use LinkedIn to Increase Your Hirability
www.lifehacker.com/5836507/how-to-use-linkedin-to-increase-your-hirability
Debris Disposal Assistance for Utility Discount Program Participants
Is it time to declutter? If you participate in the City of Seattle’s Utility Discount Program, you can receive two
coupons per year for disposal of debris up to 1,000 pounds in a single trip or the collection of one bulky item by
the solid waste collection contractors per every six month. If you qualify for the Utility Discount program (UDP)
then you qualify for the special assistance program. To receive a coupon, call 206-684-0190. Have your utility
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account number when you call, you will have to provide that number to us. Your eligibility will be verified with
the Utility Discount Program. If you are not a UDP participant and want to see if you qualify, call 206-684-0268.
City of Seattle Hiring Process
The City of Seattle’s Human Resources department uses a system of benchmarks in the hiring process—both
resume review and interviews. Benchmarks are standards used to identify the most competitive candidates in
each hiring process. They consist of skills, qualifications and experiences that would make a candidate the
most competitive for an opportunity. The closer a candidate comes to meeting all benchmarks, the higher the
rating the candidate receives. So, when applying for a job with the City of Seattle, it is important to craft your
application materials to fully reflect your skills and qualifications as they pertain to each position. Carefully
review the minimum and desired qualifications, explain how your experience relates to the desired skills and
qualifications, and ensure that your résumé and cover letter fully explain how your skills and qualifications are
fit for the job.
Seattle Transit Advisory Board
Recently, the City of Seattle created a Seattle Transit Advisory Board, which will provide recommendations and
oversight on the spending of approximately $45 million which will be raised for transit service in Seattle as a
result of the approval of Proposition 1 last fall. The Board will also advise the Mayor, Council, and City
departments on other matters related to transit within Seattle, such as implementation of the Seattle Transit
Master Plan and operation of the City’s streetcar system. The City of Seattle is committed to promoting
diversity in the City’s boards and commissions. Women, young persons, seniors, persons with disabilities,
sexual and gender minorities, persons of color, and immigrants are encouraged to apply. Seattle residents
interested in serving on the Advisory Board should submit a resume and a letter of interest to Bill LaBorde of
the Seattle Department of Transportation ([email protected]).
Financial Empowerment Centers
A Financial Empowerment Center provides free, professional, one-on-one financial education, counseling, and
coaching to help people to become financially stable. Visitors to the Financial Empowerment Center will work
one-on-one with a Financial Counselor to:
 Open a safe and affordable bank account
 Decrease debt
 Establish or improve your credit score
 Increase savings
Anyone living in Seattle and throughout King County and our region who wants to improve his/her financial
situation is welcome to receive high quality personalized financial counseling at any Financial Empowerment
Center site. There is no income or other eligibility criteria. For more information, or to meet a financial
counselor, contact the Center (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.) at 206-923-6555 or [email protected]
Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens Coffee Hour
Come to the Thursday, May 21 (10–11 a.m.) coffee hour to meet David Keyes, Seattle Department of
Information Technology. As manager of the Community Technology Program, David promotes digital inclusion
and public computing programs across Seattle and throughout the region. He leads the Digital Equity Initiative
and the city’s research on technology access and adoption. The coffee hour will be held in The Central
Building, 1st Floor Conference Room (810 3rd Avenue, between Columbia & Marion Streets, in downtown
Seattle). For more information, call 206-684-0500, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.seattle.gov/seniors.
The Second Chance Program
The Second Chance Mentoring Program at the Seattle Indian Center works with American Indians, Alaska
Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific Islanders from American Samoa, Guam and the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands who are seeking re-entry support. This support may include,
but is not limited to, mentoring, advocating, cultural awareness and resource referrals. This program is for men
only. To learn more, contact Second Chance at 206-329-8700 (Monday–Friday, 9–5).
Do You Have Questions about Medicare, Medicaid, or Health Care Reform?
Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment Period is over but you may still have questions about Medicare and other
insurance plans. The Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens hosts SHIBA—the Statewide Health Insurance
Benefits Advisors program. SHIBA representative and Health Plan Finder Navigator Kevin Patz can help you:
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 Understand your health care coverage options and rights.
 Evaluate and compare health insurance plans.
 Report health care fraud and abuse.
For more information or to make an appointment, contact Kevin (206-233-7097 or [email protected]).
Save Big Bucks with Seattle’s Utility Discount Program
The City of Seattle’s Utility Discount Program helps low-income Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities
customers save money. The program offers up to 60 percent discount on utility bills and a free home energy
visit. You can read about the program at Reduce your High Winter Lighting and Heat Bills. This discount saves
participants hundreds of dollars each year! If you have a City Light or SPU account, see if you qualify by
clicking either of the links below:
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www.Seattle.gov/Light/Discount.
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www.seattle.gov/humanservices/benefits/udp.htm
For more information, call the Utility Discount Program at 206-684-0268 (TTY/TDD 206-233-2778), e-mail
[email protected], or contact the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens (206-684-0500 or [email protected])
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers Needed on 5/12/15 for Seattle Nonprofit Leadership Series Event
The Center for Nonprofit Success needs volunteers for its upcoming leadership series seminar in Seattle,
"Exploring the world of corporate sponsorship" to be held on Tuesday, May 12 (7 a.m.–12 noon). They are
looking for 7–8 volunteers for the event to help greet and register participants when they arrive. They also
utilize volunteers to host speakers, help with AV connections, and introduce speakers at the start of sessions.
They need volunteers who are friendly, helpful, interested in the nonprofit world, and have a heart to serve the
event and its attendees. Volunteers will be able to meet many nonprofit leaders who work for area nonprofits.
Volunteers are expected to serve from 7 a.m.–12 noon and are given an opportunity to attend a future
Leadership Series seminars in exchange for volunteering. If you have questions, e-mail [email protected].
Volunteer Impact Partnership Manager Corps
United Way of King County seeks volunteers with diverse backgrounds and skills to join its Volunteer Impact
Partnership Manager Corps, which helps local human services organizations develop and sustain effective
volunteer engagement programs and practices. Visit 501 Commons.org to learn more about this opportunity
and how you can get involved, or contact program manager Gwyn Howard ([email protected]).
Haircuts for the Homeless
Do you like to cut hair? Are you looking to serve the community? DESC serves vulnerable adults suffering from
chronic homelessness in the greater Seattle area. Many DESC clients do not have the resources to get regular
haircuts. With your support, many could get haircuts at several sites in Seattle. Scheduling is very flexible. You
can bring your own tools or DESC can provide them. A hair stylist license is required. For more information,
visit: www.desc.org
Volunteers needed for Art of the City Street Fest: Friday, May 1–Sunday, August 2
Art of the City Street Fest 2015 is an indoor and outdoor, multidisciplinary arts festival at the Tashiro Kaplan
Artist Lofts (low-income housing for artists) at 115 Prefontaine Place South, in Seattle’s Pioneer Square that
features live music, staged and impromptu performances, interactive sculpture and installation, live painting
and making, and exhibitions by independent curators and artist groups. Inside the building, artist residents,
studio tenants, and galleries open up their doors, providing the opportunity for extended interaction and
engagement. Volunteers are needed for planning and organization, and on the day of the event to greet the
public, conduct tours, and provide security inside and outside. Training for event day volunteers is provided on
site one to two weeks in advance of the event. For more information, e-mail [email protected]
Fun Events
Ballard Jazz Festival
The annual Ballard Jazz Festival offers world-class musicians, a Swedish pancake jazz brunch, and a classic
Volvo/Saab car show. May 6-May 9th.
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Shakespeare tragedy
Othello is the story of a general in the Venetian army, his new wife, and a manipulative man trying to drive
them apart, at Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center.
Discount tickets $14.50+. May 6-17th.
Cult classic: Angry Housewives
Audiences laugh and cheer as four Angry Housewives bored with their menial lives form a punk rock band and
rock out onstage at ArtsWest.
Discount tickets $15+. May 6-24th.
Beer week – Seattle
Bars and breweries host dozens of beer-tasting and food-pairing events during Seattle Beer Week. May 7-17th.
Acrobatic circus show
Watch Acrobatic Conundrum perform an avant-garde cabaret show with trapeze artists and acrobats to live
‘90s rock music on Capitol Hill. Discount tickets $11+. May 8-10th.
44 Annual Northwest Folklife Festival
Seattle Center on Memorial Day weekend: May 22–25. The nation’s largest community-powered festival, the
Folklife Festival offers FREE admission, thanks to the donations. For more information, visit
www.nwfolklife.org/festival2015/experience/festival-faq/.
It’s Older Americans Month!
Celebrate the wonders of age and aging.
We’re growing older and wiser, and we wouldn’t have it any other way!
This job list is offered to registered clients of the Seattle Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens
Age 55+ Employment Resource Center. For more information, call 206-684-0500
or e-mail [email protected].
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