Evening Program Assistant at Otto's

This is a unionized position, represented by Local 8 of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

Full-time

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).

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 The Hope Team.

Compass Housing Alliance develops and provides essential services, shelter, and affordable housing so that everyone in our community has a safe place to call home. We envision a world in which every person lives in a safe and caring community. Compass offers an open, supportive, and challenging work environment committed to promoting the dignity and well-being of each person that we serve.

We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization. All employees are expected to make efforts in their work and in their conduct to be welcoming to all. As of 2026, Compass Housing Alliance is a division of Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW). After years of affiliation and partnership, Compass and LCSNW joined together as one organization aligned in our shared values: compassion, love, health, justice, and hope.

By combining LCSNW’s network of health and human services and Compass’s expertise in affordable housing and emergency services, we can provide holistic support to the communities we serve.

LOCATION:

Pioneer Square Neighborhood Neighborhood (Seattle, WA)

REPORTS TO:

Program Supervisor

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE:

Tuesday-Saturday 4:00pm-12:00am with bi-weekly staff meetings on Thursdays at 1pm-2pm

MEAL PERIOD:
Paid (30-minutes)

SALARY RANGE: $25.24 per hour with an additional $2.00 per hour for overnight shifts

• Level 2: 2.5% increase after a consecutive year of employment

Starting full-time benefits package includes medical/vision/dental insurance (at low or no monthly cost), Orca transportation card, $500 towards a health Flexible Spending Account, retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (free mental health counseling), up to 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO), up to 12 days of floating holiday leave, and up to 9 days of holiday work pay.

Starting part-time benefits package includes an Orca transportation card, a retirement plan, an Employee Assistance Program (free mental health counseling), pro-rated Paid Time Off (PTO), pro-rated floating holiday leave, and up to 9 days of holiday work pay.

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…