Data & Project Assistant for Community Housing & Services

DESC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term Disability

Medical insurance (employee coverage)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

ORCA card subsidy

Paid Time Off 34 days/year

Retirement Plan

Job summary

DESC’s STAR Center in Seattle seeks a Data / Project Assistant to manage HMIS data, support the Project Manager, and coordinate with City partners. The role includes scheduling, inventory management, and training Center staff to ensure compliant data practices.

You will work in a fast-paced environment serving adults with complex behavioral health needs, contributing to program operations and effective service delivery. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience working with homeless, mentally ill, or substance using adults.
• Computer skills including data entry and word processing; ability to learn quickly.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Initiative and creativity in problem solving and system development.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision with multiple demands.
• Ability to handle sensitive information professionally.
• Ability to communicate with staff from various backgrounds.
• Ability to work with clients displaying challenging behavior.

Responsibilities

• Manage HMIS and other data input and reporting requirements.
• Provide oversight to data collection, compliance and reporting activities with DESC leadership and City partners.
• Monitor service data to track performance and compliance.
• Provide training and support to Center staff in documentation and data activities.
• Assist Project Manager with program tasks and operations.
• In absence of PM, liaise with partners to ensure effective operations.
• Coordinate staffing across shifts with supervisors and schedule staff.
• Assist hiring team and train new employees.
• Coordinate with facilities team for work orders and supplies.
• Oversee inventory and vendor activities.
• Coordinate STAR Center meal service and transportation scheduling.
• Provide milieu coverage as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and trainings; maintain minutes.
• Coordinate project logistics and other duties.

Skills

Two years’ experience with homeless/di

Data entry / word processing

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Initiative / problem solving

Independent work with interruptions

Professionalism with sensitive data

Communication across diverse staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social service or behavioral science

Equivalent experience + coordination responsibilities

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Data entry

Job description

DESC’s STAR Center in Seattle seeks a Data / Project Assistant to manage HMIS data, support the Project Manager, and coordinate with City partners. The role includes scheduling, inventory management, and training Center staff to ensure compliant data practices.

You will work in a fast-paced environment serving adults with complex behavioral health needs, contributing to program operations and effective service delivery. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.