Residential Counselor, Day Shift

Job overview

The Residential Counselor, Day Shift role is onsite in Burien, WA. Pay is $32.72–$36.12 per hour. The role supports DESC’s Bloomside Permanent Supportive Housing project and residents experiencing homelessness, severe and persistent mental illness, or substance use disorders. The counselor helps residents with daily needs while supporting safe building operations and coordination with clinical and maintenance staff. Through resident engagement, crisis response, and practical housing support, the role contributes to stable housing and access to services.

What you'll do

• Interact with residents in common areas
• assist clinical staff with service coordination and resident engagement
• support on-site activities, groups, outings, and meetings
• manage building operations when assigned
• operate the lobby office and monitor security systems
• maintain safety and enforce project rules
• respond to crises and emergencies
• document significant events
• assist with room turnovers, leasing, orientation, rent collection, and inspections
• respond to complaints and maintenance requests
• participate in meetings and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

residential counselor

day shift

permanent supportive housing

resident support

behavioral health

crisis response

building operations

desc

burien wa

$32.72–$36.12/hr

seiu healthcare 1199nw

medical benefits

34 days pto

housing services

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• flexible spending account
• ORCA card subsidy
• 34 days of paid time off per year
• retirement plan.

Why this role

Day shift is 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; days off are Wednesday and Thursday. The position is union-represented by SEIU Healthcare 1199NW. Preferred qualifications include a BA in social or behavioral science, residential property management experience, and experience with mental illness and substance use.

About the employer

DESC is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.