Night Program Assistant At Veterans Supportive Housing Program

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're looking to welcome people to our team that are passionate, skilled, and enjoy a little light-heartedness in their work environment. 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

Compass Veterans Center: Shoreline (SVC) provides permanent supportive housing and case management for 21 male-identifying and 4 female-identifying individuals who are Veterans. Through a Trauma-Informed Care lens, we provide a safe and welcoming space for Veterans to create stability, hope, and community. Staff adopt a supportive, non-judgmental stance, providing residents with opportunities to make better decisions, set goals, and motivate residents along their pathway of change.

Location

Near Costco Wholesale (Shoreline, WA)

Reports To

Program Coordinator

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Schedule

Sunday-Thursday 11:55pm-8am; with monthly staff meeting 3rd Thursday 4-5:30pm

Meal Period

Paid

Salary Range

$26.25 per hour (Step 1*) including the $1.75 overnight differential rate *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?

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