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Compass Housing Alliance · 1 month ago

Evening Program Assistant in Emergency Housing Program

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$26.25/hr - $26.25/hr

Compass Housing Alliance is dedicated to providing safe, affordable housing and support to individuals in need. The Evening Program Assistant plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe environment and supporting guests in a shelter setting.

Homeless ShelterNon Profit

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Crisis interventionDe-escalation skillsLocal resourcesInterpersonal skillsBoundary settingPolicy adherenceConfidentiality

Required

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, tactfulness, and respect for participants from diverse backgrounds and identities

Demonstrated knowledge of best practice in de-escalation, crisis intervention, and stabilization skills

Demonstrated knowledge of local resources and services for individuals who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability

Manage difficult interpersonal situations effectively and know when to seek out support from your manager when needed

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and crisis situations

Ability to set and maintain boundaries in a professional manner

Ability to follow agency policy and procedures to maintain safety and security within the facility

Follow sound interpersonal boundaries

Benefits

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

Company

Compass Housing Alliance

Compass Housing Alliance is a nonprofit organisation that serves adults & families experiencing chronic homelessness & housing instability.

Founded in 1920

Seattle, Washington, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.compasshousingalliance.org/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Danielle Shoemake, SHRM-CP

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Julie Howe, JD, CCP

Chief Operations Officer

Recent News

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Giovanne D. Schachere, MS, Celebrated for Significant Contributions to the Field of Social Services

2025-09-12

Business Journals

Compass Housing Alliance executive director to retire

2023-06-29

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