Evening Program Assistant — Otto’s Enhanced Shelter

Job overview

The Evening Program Assistant — Otto’s Enhanced Shelter role is onsite in Seattle, WA, with a Tuesday–Saturday schedule from 4:00 p.m. to midnight and biweekly Thursday staff meetings from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Compensation is $25.24 per hour, with an additional $2.00 per hour for overnight shifts. Otto’s Place provides overnight shelter and onsite support services, intensive case management, behavioral health support, and housing navigation for people transitioning out of homelessness. The assistant monitors activity and safety, responds to guest needs, supports program activities, and documents incidents and actions. Through trauma-informed assistance, de-escalation, referrals, and building security procedures, the role helps maintain a safe and supportive shelter environment.

What you'll do

• Monitor activity in and around the building
• provide trauma-informed safety monitoring
• mediate conflicts and provide de-escalation and crisis intervention
• assist with meals, laundry access, and group activities
• assess needs and provide information and referrals
• monitor cameras and conduct security rounds
• log actions and incidents
• control after-hours access
• follow emergency procedures
• perform light janitorial duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

evening program assistant

otto’s enhanced shelter

trauma-informed support

shelter services

crisis intervention

de-escalation

housing navigation

tuesday–saturday

4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.

$25.24 per hour

seattle wa

compass housing alliance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Part-time benefits include an Orca transportation card, retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program, prorated paid time off, prorated floating holiday leave, and up to nine days of holiday work pay.

Why this role

Unionized position represented by Local 8 of OPEIU; one year of social or human services experience preferred; Washington State Food Handlers Permit preferred or sponsored within one month of hire.

About the employer

Compass Housing Alliance is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Community Housing Services. Sector: 62.