Uplift NW Hiring Event Application

Welcome to the Uplift Northwest!

Complete the form to apply to work as a temporary worker at Uplift Northwest. Contact a staff member if you have any questions.

How did you hear about Uplift Northwest?

Legal First Name

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Middle Initial

Legal Last Name

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Preferred Name

ex. Nickname

Date of Birth

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Country of Birth

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Gender

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Sexual Orientation

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Primary Language

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Race

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Marital Status

U.S. Military Veteran Status

CONTACT INFORMATION

Phone Number

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Email Address

PERMISSION TO TEXT (Optional)
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Emergency Contact

Name

Relationship

Phone Number

MAILING ADDRESS

Enter the address you are comfortable sending your mail to. The mailing address needs to be located in Washington state.

Please type mailing address below. If you do not have a mailing address, you can use the Compass Center address (77 S Washington St, Seattle, WA, 98104).

Mailing Address (Include Apartment or Unit Number)

City

State

ZIP Code

STABILITY ASSESSMENT

What is your current housing situation status?

Other

Do you care for any children in your household under the age of 18?

How many?

Do you have dependents in your household over the age of 18?

How many?

Do you have a checking and savings account?

What health insurance do you have?

Do you have any disabling conditions that require special accommodations? (For example, use a wheelchair, asthma, schizophrenia spectrum, hearing loss, etc.?

Please explain how we can best accommodate you?

Please note that your answers to the two questions below will not affect your eligibility for the RISE job training program and is solely to collect demographic information.

Have you ever been impacted by the legal system?

Have you ever been convicted of a crime?

Do you have a way to get to work?

Have you every applied for a job?

Have you ever interviewed for a job?

Are you currently enrolled in school?

Are you currently employed elsewhere?

What is the highest level of education you completed?

Do you have professional licenses that are currently valid?

List the names of your current professional licenses:

In the next 3 to 6 months, what's a specific type of job or skill you want to work toward? (For example: get a warehouse job, learn how to use Excel, build a strong resume, or work part-time in food service)

Other

What is currently preventing you from achieving your short-term/ long-term employment goals?

Other

POLICIES & AGREEMENTS (REQUIRED)

TERMINATION POLICY
While we hope your employment with us will be mutually rewarding, the length of employment is not for any fixed term and may be terminated either by you or Uplift NW, at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause.

Conduct that interferes with the operations, brings discredit to Uplift NW, or is offensive to customers or fellow workers will not be tolerated whether it occurs on or off Uplift NW time or property. All workers are expected to conduct themselves professionally and behave in a manner that is conducive to the efficient operation of Uplift NW. If your performance or behavior is not meeting our expectations, Uplift NW may use a number of steps to address the issues. You will be expected to follow through on the determined course of action.

Examples of Reasons for Termination: Abusive language toward staff, other workers, and/or employers; threats, violence, or inciting violence; falsifying a time sheet; asking for cash on a job or renegotiating wages; one no call/no show (NC/NS) to a job

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WEAPONS POLICY
Uplift is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment. To ensure workplace safety the possession of weapons is strictly prohibited on the organization’s premises, in organization vehicles, or any off-site location where business is conducted. Employees may not be in possession of a weapon while on shift or in uniform.

Employees are encouraged to promptly report any weapons on the organization premises to any supervisor or manager.

Any violation of this policy will be addressed promptly. Employees found in violation of this policy may face disciplinary action, including but not limited to, warnings, suspension, or termination of employment.

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DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Uplift NW is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace to protect against the serious risks posed by manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing, or using alcohol or any controlled substances, and therefore prohibits all such activities. Such activities threaten and impair worker health, safety, security, morale, and job performance. Absolutely none of these activities can occur at Uplift NW's facilities, on employer worksites, at any other time while on the clock for Uplift NW, or during associated travel time. This includes medical marijuana.

If you are taking prescription drugs that may affect your ability to work safely, you should notify your Uplift NW supervisor or Human Resources of the possible side effects and obtain permission before beginning work.

Failure to adhere to the provisions of this policy will result in disciplinary action, including potential termination.

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DRESS AND GROOMING STANDARDS
It is in both Uplift NW's and the worker’s best interest to present a professional image to employers and to the public by being suitably groomed, and having a neat and clean appearance. Anyone entering our Work Training Program must ensure that their dress is appropriate for the situation in which they are working (always be prepared for changing weather conditions) and that they present a professional image. It is expected that all participants will dress in a manner consistent with good hygiene and safety.

Body:

• Offensive body odors could keep you from being sent to work.

• Showering and using deodorant daily is essential.

• Daily oral hygiene is essential.

Clothing:

• Clothes must be clean without an offensive odor and must have a neat, professional appearance

• Clothes must be appropriate for the assigned jobs.

• Shoes must be closed toed and acceptable for the assigned work. Boots or heavy soled shoes are preferred for manual labor.

• Baseball caps may be worn, but must have a neat and professional appearance with the bill facing forward.

Accessories:

• Wristwatches, wedding rings, and jewelry with religious significance may be worn.

• All other jewelry is prohibited. This includes large earrings, bracelets, multiple rings on each hand, and exposed jewelry around the neck.

I have reviewed Uplift Northwest’s policies and agreements, and by signing below, agree to adhere to all of them.

I agree

POLICIES & AGREEMENTS (OPTIONAL)

RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
I hereby authorize Uplift NW to release information from my employment record to potential employer, housing providers, and government assistance programs for the reason(s) specified. I acknowledge by my signature that I understand that although I am not required to release my information, I am giving my consent to do so. Additionally, I understand that I may revoke this authorization in writing at any time, except for that information which has already been released with consent. (Confirmation of authorization from workers over phone, email, or text are not valid forms of confirmation).

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AUTHORIZATION FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT
This grants Uplift NW permission to request emergency medical treatment for your health, including hospitalization.

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PHOTO/ MEDIA RELEASE
This grants Uplift NW the right to use, reproduce, and/or distribute photographs, films, videotapes, and sound recordings involving you. Our Marketing Department could use the media for our website, blog, or other media purposes.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I certify that the information provided in this application is true to the best of my knowledge. I am also aware that the information I have provided is subject to review and verification and I may have to provide additional documentation to become an employee at Uplift Northwest. I understand that I will need to provide my proof of employment eligibility documents (For example, state ID and Social Security Card) to enroll as an employee at Uplift Northwest. I allow release of this information to Uplift Northwest staff for verification purposes and for background checks. I understand that receiving services is subject to availability of government funds and that providing false information may result in termination from Uplift Northwest. I acknowledge the requirement to adhere to Uplift Northwest's alcohol and drug-free policy, dress and grooming policy, and no-weapons policy. Failure to comply with these policies may lead to termination from Uplift Northwest.

Please type your full legal name below to indicate acceptance of above agreement and submit the application.

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