Program Assistant at Women’s Supportive Housing

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 Auburn, Renton, Seattle and Shoreline.

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 tenant issues as appropriate. Maintains security by following procedures and interacting with and monitoring activity in the lobby area in addition to meal preparation, laundry, and light janitorial assignments. 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:  Since 1999, Cascade Women’s Program has provided a safe place to live and access to vital resources for female-identifying individuals experiencing homelessness in Seattle. The program provides 32 units of permanent supportive housing, along with case management and support from a skilled, compassionate staff.

LOCATION: South Lake Union Neighborhood (Seattle, WA)

REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator/Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: Thursday-Saturday 12am-8:30am

SALARY: $20.21 per hour (Step 1*) with an additional $1.25 per overnight hour

*Step 2 increase of 2.5% after 12 consecutive months of employment

PART TIME BENEFITS INCLUDED: Unlimited Orca Transportation Pass, Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays (prorated), Employee Assistance Program, Retirement plan.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in customer service, required.
• At least 1 year of experience in a social/human service setting, 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 in an environment where language may be a barrier, 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 complement to the required experience.

HOW TO APPLY?

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Compass Housing Alliance maintains practices and policies that eliminate barriers to equal employment opportunity and strives to ensure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, gender identity, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, political ideology, sensory, physical or mental disability, caste status, the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability and all other groups protected by law. Compass’s policies and practices are intended to promote diversity and equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment, such as: recruitment, selection, compensation, hours of work, work schedules, benefits, training, retention, promotions, demotions, transfers, advertising, layoff, and termination. All employees of the agency are required to comply with the provisions of these policies. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.