Data & Project Assistant for Community Shelter Services

Paylocity; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Medical with no employee premium

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 is seeking a Data / Project Assistant to manage HMIS data input, reporting, and program coordination for a 24/7 behavioral health-focused shelter. You will support the STAR Center Project Manager with scheduling, partner coordination, and daily operations, while adapting to changing staff needs and client requirements.

Ideal candidates bring two years of relevant experience, strong data skills, and the ability to train staff.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience working with homeless, mentally ill, or substance using adults.
• Computer skills including data entry and word processing.
• 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 minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle sensitive information professionally.
• Ability to work with staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage HMIS and other data input and reporting requirements.
• Provide oversight to data collection, compliance and reporting activities.
• Monitor service and program data to track performance and compliance.
• Provide training and support to Center staff in documentation and data activities.
• Assist Project Manager with program operation tasks.
• Liaise with partners to ensure effective operations and communication.
• Coordinate scheduling and orientation of on-call staff.
• Provide administrative support to hiring team and assist in training new employees.
• Coordinate with facilities to ensure timely work orders.
• Oversee inventory of supplies and coordinate vendor activities.

Skills

Data entry

Word processing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social service or behavioral science

Tools

HMIS

Job description

DESC’s STAR Center in Seattle is seeking a Data / Project Assistant to manage HMIS data input, reporting, and program coordination for a 24/7 behavioral health-focused shelter. You will support the STAR Center Project Manager with scheduling, partner coordination, and daily operations, while adapting to changing staff needs and client requirements.

Ideal candidates bring two years of relevant experience, strong data skills, and the ability to train staff.