Residential Counselor, Night Shift

Job overview

The Residential Counselor, Night Shift role is onsite in Seattle, WA, and pays $32.72–$36.12 per hour, with a stated $1-per-hour shift differential. The role supports residents in DESC permanent supportive housing, an organization focused on housing and behavioral health services for people experiencing long-term homelessness. The counselor helps maintain daily building operations and resident safety while assisting clinical staff with service coordination and engagement. The work supports a stable housing environment through crisis response, communication, documentation, and coordination with residents, providers, and facility staff.

What you'll do

• Interact with residents in common areas
• assist clinical staff with service coordination and resident engagement
• support on-site activities and meetings
• manage assigned building operations when other staff are absent
• 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
• attend meetings and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

residential counselor

night shift

seattle wa

desc

supportive housing

behavioral health

resident services

crisis response

building operations

seiu healthcare 1199nw

$32.72–$36.12/hr

$1/hr shift differential

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dental, life, long-term disability and medical insurance, with no premiums or payroll deductions for employee coverage
• employee assistance program, flexible spending account, ORCA card subsidy, 34 days of paid time off per year, and retirement plan.

Why this role

Union-represented position with Tuesday and Wednesday off; night shift; preferred qualifications include behavioral health or residential property management experience.

About the employer

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