Part-Time Day Program Assistant at Social Services Center

Part‑Time Day Program Assistant

At Compass, EVERYONE DESERVES A HOME.

Why Compass? Working for Compass is a way to make real, positive change in people's lives. Compass Housing Alliance believes that everyone deserves stability, growth, and community and that can only be fulfilled when everyone has safe, affordable housing. Whether we work in direct service or in support of the mission in administration and operations, we’re all seeking to better our community.

We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization and consider the diversity of staff, guests, residents, and community partners to be an important asset. Operating at 15+ locations in Seattle, Auburn, Renton & Shoreline.

• ABOUT THE POSITION: The Program Assistant observes, records, and responds as needed to the comings and goings of guests/residents/participants and staff, and maintains a safe and comfortable environment, to respond 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).
• ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Otto's Place Enhanced Shelter removes barriers for individuals transitioning out of homelessness by combining overnight shelter with 24/7 on‑site support services and intensive case management, behavioral clinician, including housing navigation. In addition to services, we offer 100 individual sleeping areas for male‑identifying guests, meals, laundry, and service pets. This combination of shelter and services enables us to meet people where they are and build a supportive community to help people currently living in tents or encampments to move toward stability.
  
  Referrals are directed by the City of Seattle's Hope Team.
• LOCATION: Pioneer Square Neighborhood (Seattle, WA)
• REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor and Program Coordinator
• FLSA STATUS: Non‑Exempt
• SCHEDULE: Friday‑Sunday, 8:00am‑4:00pm; with staff meetings every other Thursday 1:00pm‑2:00pm
• MEAL PERIOD: Paid (30‑minutes)
• SALARY RANGE: $24.50 per hour (Level 1)

• PART‑TIME BENEFITS: Unlimited Orca Transportation Pass, Pro‑Rated Paid Time Off (PTO) & 12 Paid Holidays, Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program.

• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. The employee in this position must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Provide trauma‑informed monitoring of activity in and around the building to ensure safety, security, and comfort of guests/residents/participants and staff.
• Mediate conflicts and provide de‑escalation and crisis intervention; model appropriate problem solving and refer to appropriate services as needed.
• Assist in support of program activities. Including meal services, assisting guests/residents/participants with tasks such as laundry access and/or instruction, group activities, or other similar activities.
• Engage guests/residents/participants to assess needs providing immediate and appropriate information and referrals.
• Respond to guests/residents/participants issues as appropriate.