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COMPASS HOUSING ALLIANCE Program Assistant at Veterans Supportive Housing in Seattle, Washington
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.
ABOUT THE POSITION: The Program Assistant observes, records, and responds as needed to the comings and goings of guests, staff, and residents, maintains a safe and comfortable environment for residents, and responds to resident issues as appropriate. Maintains security by following procedures and interacting with and monitoring activity in the lobby area. They serve as a member of the program services team; they support and work with the other team members 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/Manager FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt SCHEDULE: Friday-Saturday 4pm-12am; with monthly staff meeting 3rd Thursday 4-5:30pm SALARY RANGE: $21.22 per hour (Step 1*) *Step 2 increase of 2.5% after 12 consecutive months of employment PART TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE: Unlimited Orca Transportation Pass, Pro-Rated Paid Time Off (PTO) & 11 Paid Holidays, Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of 1-year experience in building security and/or customer service, desired.
- A minimum of 1-year of experience in human services (work and/or volunteer), desired.
- Awareness and/or training around issues of equity, intersectionality, and belonging, desired.
- Current WA State Food Handlers Permit, desired (If not current, will be sponsored within 1-month of hire).
- Familiarity with issues of housing instability, mental health, substance use, sexual assault, and/or domestic violence. Experience working with clients with English as a second language or where there is limited English speaking ability, desired.
- 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 social work or related field would be a compliment to the required experience.
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