Night Shift Service Coordinator — Shelter Operations

DESC; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Days off Tue/Wed

Night shift

Shift differential $1.00/hr

Insurance benefits: Dental, Life, LTD,

Medical (no premiums)

EAP

FSA

ORCA card subsidy

PTO 34 days/yr

Retirement plan

Union: SEIU Healthcare 1199NW

Job summary

DESC in Seattle is seeking energized Service Coordinators to manage day-to-day operations at The Gateway. You will be part of a large team delivering essential survival services to the most vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities include maintaining order, intervening in crises, coordinating with outside services, and supporting volunteers during shifts. A unionized environment and comprehensive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of homelessness and homeless adult populations.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff from various backgrounds and disciplines.
• Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behavior.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order and communicate/enforce agency rules and policies.
• Intervene in client crises (medical, mental health, interpersonal).
• Initiate and maintain appropriate social interactions with clients.
• Monitor dorms, bathrooms and dayrooms to maintain safety and security of clients and premises.
• Refer clients needing more extensive services to specialized program staff or to outside services, when appropriate.

Skills

Homelessness understanding

Interdisciplinary communication

Crisis management

Cooperation and teamwork

Job description

DESC in Seattle is seeking energized Service Coordinators to manage day-to-day operations at The Gateway. You will be part of a large team delivering essential survival services to the most vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities include maintaining order, intervening in crises, coordinating with outside services, and supporting volunteers during shifts. A unionized environment and comprehensive benefits accompany the role.