Employment Application

I certify that the information given by me to Community Action of Skagit County is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I am employed, discovery that I gave false information or omitted information during the application process may result in immediate dismissal.

I authorize Community Action of Skagit County to solicit information regarding my education and previous employment, and to contact any and all references I have given on my application. I hereby release all parties and persons connected with any such request for information from all claims, liabilities, and damages for any reason arising out of the furnishing of such information. If employed, I release Community Action of Skagit County from any liability for future references it may provide regarding my work history with Community Action of Skagit County.

I further certify that I am not engaged in any outside activity or business that could be considered in conflict with Community Action's interests or those of its clients, nor will I become engaged in such activity or business if employed.

I understand and acknowledge that any employment relationship with Community Action of Skagit County is of an at-will nature. This means that my employment and compensation can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice at any time, at the option of either Community Action of Skagit County or myself. I understand that no representative of Community Action, other than the Executive Director, has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time, or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing.

Pursuant to RCW 43.43, all applicants and new or current employees who will or may have unsupervised access to children under 16 years of age, developmentally disabled persons or vulnerable adults, shall be required to undergo a criminal background check. Individuals who have resided in Washington State for less than three years must be fingerprinted as part of this process. Employees required to undergo a background check are employed on a conditional basis pending the results of the investigations.

If employed, I understand and agree that all company property must be returned in good condition and any indebtedness to Community Action of Skagit County must be paid as soon as possible. Further, I understand and agree that if I lose, damage, or fail to return any Community Action property, or if I fail to repay Community Action for any indebtedness in a timely manner, Community Action of Skagit County is authorized to deduct from my wages sufficient funds to satisfy any unpaid obligation.