ORCA LIFT 10/29/15

King County Metro is offering a reduced fare option for people ages 19-64, whose income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. There are separate programs with even lower fares for people under 18 or over 65. If you enroll in the ORCA LIFT program, you pay $1.50 for your bus fare regardless of peak hours or zones. If you receive any DSHS benefits such as food stamps or TANF, you qualify for this program. Even if you do not receive these benefits, you can qualify based on income. Refer to the chart below for income eligibility:

Income eligibility for ORCA LIFT is 200% of the federal poverty level

Household Size	​Maximum Annual Income to Qualify
​1	$23,540​
​2	​$31,860
​3	​$40,180
​4	​$48,500
​5	​$56,820
​6	​$65,140
​7	​$73,460
​8	​$81,780

The reduced fare only applies to King County Metro, Seattle Streetcar, LINK Light Rail and Kitsap County buses. Participants in this program still pay full fare on Sound Transit, Washington State Ferry and Community Transit.

YWCA Opportunity Place, located at 2024 3rd Ave in downtown Seattle, is holding drop-in hours on Mondays and Thursdays from 10am to noon and Tuesdays from 11:30am-1:30pm.

A list of other enrollment locations can be found at metro.kingcounty.gov/programs-projects/orca-lift/enrollment-locations.html.

Job Opportunities 10/27/15

Ross Dress for Less is hiring all around King County. These positions are primarily customer service based. Go to jobs.rossstores.com to search for available positions.

QFC is looking for part time hourly associates. Go to jobs.kroger.com and enter your zip code into the search bar at the top right. This will give you a listing of jobs closest to your current location.

Seattle Goodwill also has many opportunities all over the Seattle area. You can look at available positions at seattlegoodwill.applicantpro.com/jobs. Apply through that website or bring your résumé to the store you would like to work at and ask to speak with the hiring manager.

There will be a Snohomish County Job Fair on Thursday, October 29 at XFinity Arena. The Arena is located at 2000 Hewitt Ave, in Everett.  This event will run from 10am to 2pm.  For more information, call Traci Harris at 425-339-3074. More information is also available at snocojobfair.com. 

Rent Smart Workshop 10/22/15

Solid Ground will be hosting a Rent Smart Workshop on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, October 27th from 5:30 to 7:30pm. These workshops are an opportunity to speak with tenant advocates about the common issues that renters face and how to best resolve those issues. The workshop will take place in the Capitol Hill Library Meeting Room at 425 Harvard Ave E. If you have any questions or would like to RSVP, call 206-694-6748 or email tenantwa@solid-ground.org.

Job Opportunities 10/20/15

Elwood Staffing is looking for a variety of warehouse workers in both temp and temp-to-hire positions. They will be meeting with candidates every day from the 20th to the 23rd from 9:30am to 11:30am. The last check-in is at 11:15. This event will take place at 8009 South 180th St, Suite 114 in Kent. Please look at the position descriptions at elwoodstaffing.com/jobsearch and selecting the Washington – Kent Branch.

Unions represent a wide variety of industries and give workers greater control over wages and contracts. There will be a Union Jobs Fair on Wednesday, October 28 from 4pm to 8pm at South Seattle College’s Georgetown campus in Building E. The Georgetown Campus is located at 6737 Corson Ave S. Contact the King County Labor Council Office at office@mlkclc.org or 206-441-8510 for more information on this event.

WorkSource North Seattle is hosting a Public Sector Job Fair on Thursday, October 29 from 12 to 3pm. The job fair will be held at North Seattle College in the Opportunity Center for Employment & Education at 9600 College Way North. City, state and federal employers will be present and assistance with online applications will be available. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-sector-job-fair-tickets-18998389695.

If you are interested in starting a career in warehouse and logistics work, South Seattle College can get you started with a free 8 week training. The training covers flagging and traffic control, order fulfillment, industrial safety as well as a 2 week internship to get you started. Classes start Monday, October 26 and are held Monday to Friday from 11:30am to 6:00pm.  Contact the WorkForce Education Office at 206-934-5835 or Chris Hansen at christopher.hansen@seattlecolleges.edu with any questions.

Ballard Urban Rest Stop 10/15/15

This week marks the opening of Low Income Housing Institute's third Urban Rest Stop. The Urban Rest Stop is a place for people to use the restroom, take a shower and wash their clothes free of charge. The newest location is in Ballard at 2014 NW 57th Street on the first floor of Cheryl Chow Court Apartments. It is open from Monday to Friday 6:30am to 2:30pm. Patrons of the Urban Rest Stop also have access to referrals for housing and other services.

Job Opportunities 10/13/15

WorkSource is hosting a Fall Job Fair on Thursday, October 15 from 10am to 12:30pm. This event will be held at the Worksource Downtown Office on the second floor of YWCA OpportunityPlace, 2034 3rd Ave. Many employers will be there looking for candidates. Bring your resume and be prepared to speak to employers. Register at worksourcedowntownjobfair.eventbrite.com.

Staffmark is hiring for full-time, temp warehouse jobs. The event will be Friday, October 16 with sessions at 12 and 2 pm. Register for your preferred session at worksource-staffmark.eventbrite.com. This event will be held at WorkSourceRenton, 500 SW 7th St, #100, Renton 98057. These jobs are general labor and require the ability to stand for 8 or more hours a day and continual lifting of 50+ pounds.

Menzies Aviation is hiring for ramp agents. There will be an open interview at the Airport Jobs office on Tuesday, October 20th from 10am to 2pm. Prior to attending apply online at menziesaviation.com or bring an up to date résumé. Getting to the airport is easy and quick. The Link Light Rail drops off at the SeaTac airport. If you are driving to this event, parking is validated for airport job search activity. Just bring your parking payment ticket to the Airport Jobs office and they will validate it for you.

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is hiring for more than 30 manufacturing and construction workers in King and Snohomish Counties. They are holding a recruiting event on Thursday, October 22 with sessions at 9, 10:15 and 11:30am. This event will be held at the WorkSource office in North Seattle College, 9600 College Way North. These jobs pay between $20-$45/hour. Register for this event at worksource-madden.eventbrite.com.

King County Metro is hiring for part time drivers. No commercial driving experience is necessary and paid training will be provided. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and hold a Washington driver’s license. Metro is looking for people to work morning and afternoon shifts. Go to kingcounty.gov/transportation/kcdot/MetroTransit/Jobs/DriveForMetro.aspx for more information.

Free Medical and Dental Clinic 10/8/15

The Seattle Center Foundation is hosting a free clinic October 22 to 25. This clinic is totally free and open to the public. There is no advanced registration for this event. Everything is done on a first come, first served basis with line-up starting at 12:30am on the day of the clinic. Ticket distribution starts at 5am for the day. It will be a very long for patients but everyone will have the opportunity to get either dental or vision care in addition to medical. You can come back a second day to receive additional care but you have to start the waiting process again.

Please refer to the flyers below to get full information on this unique opportunity. Additional details available at seattlecenter.org/skcclinic/.

Click on the images to enlarge.

Job Opportunities 10/6/15

Holiday shopping season is coming up. Southcenter Mall is holding a job fair to fill seasonal and permanent positions.  More than 40 employers located at Southcenter Mall will be present to fill these positions. The Job Fair will be on Tuesday, October 13 with sessions at 4pm and 5:30pm. Register at worksource-southcenter.eventbrite.com.

United Career Fairs is holding an event on Tuesday, October 13 at the Sheraton Hotel in Bellevue. At this fair, each company will give a short presentation on what positions are available and job seekers will get to meet hiring managers for the jobs that they are interested in. The event starts promptly at 6pm and will be targeted at sales and marketing positions. Business attire is required and pre-registration is recommended. 

UPS is holding a job fair on October 14 from 10am to 1pm. It will take place at Neighborhood House, 9800 8th Ave SW in Seattle. Many positions are available and UPS offers a wide variety of benefits.

KWA Cares is hiring for more than 20 in home caregivers. Caregivers work one on one with elderly and disabled clients with everyday activities. The schedule is flexible and you can pick your location. Apply at kwacares.org/jobs. Follow up calls should go to 253-946-1995.

Registration is open for classes at Goodwill. They offer a wide variety of programs to help people find work including retail training, GED preparation, and Microsoft Office applications. For registration details and information on available classes, call 206-860-5791 or go to seattlegoodwill.org/job-training-and-education/centers/seattle. 

Flu Vaccine 10/1/15

This year’s flu vaccine is now available. Doctors recommend that all people over the age of 6 months old get a vaccine. Influenza or the flu is a disease that primarily affects the airway and lungs. It can lead to pneumonia or other serious complications, particularly for pregnant women, children under the age of 2, people with chronic illnesses like asthma or diabetes and people with compromised immune systems. If you live with or care for someone that is in any of these categories, it is important for you to get a flu shot as well.

The composition of the flu shot changes each year because different variations of the virus are present. You must get vaccinated every year to stay protected. Most insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare, cover flu vaccines. If you do not have insurance, contact the Community Health Access program at 1-800-756-5437. This is a free, confidential program that provides information about many different health services in King County. This service will help you find a low cost flu shot near you.

Flu shots are available at most pharmacies and doctors’ offices. It takes about two weeks for your body to develop resistance to the flu after getting the shot so it’s important to get it as soon as possible. Talk to your healthcare provider for more information about influenza and this vaccine.

http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/get-your-flu-vaccine-health-officials-urge-it-will-be-more-effective-this-time/

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/flu-season-2015-2016.htm

http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/communicable/diseases/Influenza/English.aspx