Compass Housing Alliance
Evening Program Assistant at Supportive Housing Program
Compass Housing Alliance, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Evening Program Assistant at Supportive Housing Program
Operating at 15+ locations in Seattle, Auburn, Renton & Shoreline. The Program Assistant observes, records, and responds to the comings and goings of guests/residents/participants and staff, maintains a safe and comfortable environment, and responds to issues as appropriate. They serve as a member of the program services team; they support and work with them to serve the community by providing trauma-informed assistance. This is a unionized position, represented by Local 8 of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). The program operates on a "housing first" model. Nyer Urness House provides 80 units of permanent supportive housing to adults who were formerly unhoused. Supportive services include case management, a medical clinic operated by Neighborcare Health on-site, daily meals, and other community-building resources. The community is named for the Reverend Nyer Urness, whose philosophy of meeting people where they are is a fundamental principle of the work at Nyer Urness House. Location: Ballard Neighborhood (Seattle, WA) Reports to: Program Coordinator FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday 3-11:30pm Staff meetings: Monthly all-staff meetings last Wednesday 9-11am and monthly team meetings 2nd Tuesday 10-11am Meal period: Unpaid (30 minutes) Salary range: $26.25 per hour (Step 1). Step 2 increase of 2.5% after 12 consecutive months of employment. Full-time benefits include: Unlimited Orca Transportation Pass, Medical/Prescription/Vision, Dental, $500 Health Flexible Spending Account, 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) & 12 Paid Holidays, Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program. Qualifications At least 1 year of experience in a social/human service setting, preferred. Awareness and/or training around belonging, compassion, and meeting people where they are, preferred. Familiarity with topics of housing instability, mental health, substance use, sexual assault, and/or domestic violence, preferred. Experience working in an environment where language may be a barrier, preferred. Current WA State Food Handlers Permit, preferred (If not current, will be sponsored within 1 month of hire). Work experience is a key factor for success in this role. In addition, success in this role requires a passion for knowledge and drive for continuing professional development or education. A degree in a related field would be a complement to the required experience. How to apply? Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Administrative Industry: Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Compass Housing Alliance by 2x Get notified about new Program Assistant jobs in
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Operating at 15+ locations in Seattle, Auburn, Renton & Shoreline. The Program Assistant observes, records, and responds to the comings and goings of guests/residents/participants and staff, maintains a safe and comfortable environment, and responds to issues as appropriate. They serve as a member of the program services team; they support and work with them to serve the community by providing trauma-informed assistance. This is a unionized position, represented by Local 8 of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). The program operates on a "housing first" model. Nyer Urness House provides 80 units of permanent supportive housing to adults who were formerly unhoused. Supportive services include case management, a medical clinic operated by Neighborcare Health on-site, daily meals, and other community-building resources. The community is named for the Reverend Nyer Urness, whose philosophy of meeting people where they are is a fundamental principle of the work at Nyer Urness House. Location: Ballard Neighborhood (Seattle, WA) Reports to: Program Coordinator FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday 3-11:30pm Staff meetings: Monthly all-staff meetings last Wednesday 9-11am and monthly team meetings 2nd Tuesday 10-11am Meal period: Unpaid (30 minutes) Salary range: $26.25 per hour (Step 1). Step 2 increase of 2.5% after 12 consecutive months of employment. Full-time benefits include: Unlimited Orca Transportation Pass, Medical/Prescription/Vision, Dental, $500 Health Flexible Spending Account, 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) & 12 Paid Holidays, Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program. Qualifications At least 1 year of experience in a social/human service setting, preferred. Awareness and/or training around belonging, compassion, and meeting people where they are, preferred. Familiarity with topics of housing instability, mental health, substance use, sexual assault, and/or domestic violence, preferred. Experience working in an environment where language may be a barrier, preferred. Current WA State Food Handlers Permit, preferred (If not current, will be sponsored within 1 month of hire). Work experience is a key factor for success in this role. In addition, success in this role requires a passion for knowledge and drive for continuing professional development or education. A degree in a related field would be a complement to the required experience. How to apply? Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Administrative Industry: Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Compass Housing Alliance by 2x Get notified about new Program Assistant jobs in
Seattle, WA .
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