Neighborhood Engagement Coordinator

Job overview

The Neighborhood Engagement Coordinator works onsite across five DESC sites in Seattle, WA, on an office-day schedule of 9 a.m.–5 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday off. Pay is $83,304–$91,974.24 per year. DESC provides supportive housing and behavioral health services for people experiencing long-term homelessness and complex health needs. The coordinator builds relationships among clients, neighbors, businesses, and service providers, addressing concerns and supporting community cohesion. Outreach, conflict de-escalation, and coordination with emergency responders help promote safety and connect people to services.

What you'll do

• Build relationships with clients, neighbors, businesses, and service providers
• educate and listen to neighbors and address non-emergency concerns
• coordinate with law enforcement, fire, and emergency personnel
• respond to neighborhood issues
• coordinate emergency calls when needed
• engage clients and people staying outdoors and connect them to services
• canvass premises and communicate agency rules
• de-escalate conflicts
• support care conferences and team meetings
• document repeated Good Neighbor policy violations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

neighborhood engagement coordinator

seattle wa

onsite

office day

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

saturday–sunday off

supportive housing

community outreach

conflict resolution

$83,304–$91,974.24/year

desc

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dental, life, long-term disability, and medical coverage with no employee premiums or payroll deductions
• EAP
• FSA
• ORCA card subsidy
• 34 days of paid time off per year
• retirement plan.

Why this role

Splits time among five Seattle sites; union-represented position; days off are Saturday and Sunday.

About the employer

Downtown Emergency Service Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.