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Janitor - Canaday House

Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site

$32/hr–$36/hr

Mid level

Description Days Off: Thursday, Friday Shift: Day (8am - 4pm) Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Pro…

Skills: Janitorial Services, Facility Maintenance, Minor Repairs, Cleaning Schedules, Unit Turnovers

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On-Call Residential Counselor

Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site

Entry level

Description Shift: Variable (Day: 7:30am - 4:00pm; Swing: 3:30pm - midnight; Night: 11:30pm - 8:00am) Shift Differentials: $0.50/hour for swing, $1.00/hour for night Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Safe & Si…

Skills: Crisis Intervention, Client Interaction, Security Monitoring, Emergency Response, Conflict Resolution

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Clinical Support Specialist - Day

Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site

$39/hr–$43/hr

Mid level

Description Days Off: Saturday, Sunday Shift: Day (7:30am-4pm) Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Pr…

Skills: Case Management, Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Informed Care, Counseling

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Residential Counselor - Night Shift

Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site

$32/hr–$36/hr

Entry level

Description Days Off: Sunday, Monday Shift: Night Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour in addition to hourly wage Insurance Benefits: Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage), Dental, Life, Long-term …

Skills: Crisis Intervention, Case Coordination, Property Management, Conflict Resolution, Behavioral Health Support

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Clinical Support Specialist - Day Shift

Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site

$39/hr–$43/hr

Mid level

Description Days Off: Friday, Saturday Shift: Day ( 7:30-4PM) Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Pro…

Skills: Case Management, Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Informed Care, Clinical Counseling

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Clinical Support Specialist - Day Shift

Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site

$39/hr–$43/hr

Mid level

Description Days Off: Sunday, Monday Shift: Day ( 7:30-4PM) Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Progr…

Skills: Case Management, Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Informed Care, Clinical Counseling

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Outreach Case Manager - Day, COAT

Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site

$39/hr–$43/hr

Entry level

Description Days Off: Saturday, Sunday Shift: Day (9:00am-5:30pm) Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance…

Skills: Outreach, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Health Assessment, De-escalation

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Peer Specialist - Swing Shift, CDIS

Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site

$39/hr–$43/hr

Mid level

Description Days Off: Sunday, Monday Shift: Swing (3:00PM - 11:30PM) Shift Differential: $0.50 per hour Insurance Benefits: Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) , Dental, Life, Long-term Disabil…

Skills: Peer Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Trauma Informed Care, Case Management, De-escalation

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Residential Counselor - Swing Shift

Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site

$31/hr–$34/hr

Entry level

Description Days Off: Wednesday, Thursday Shift: Swing Shift Differential: $0.50 per hour Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benef…

Skills: Crisis Intervention, Case Coordination, Property Management, Behavioral Health Support, Conflict Resolution

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Service Coordinator - Day Shift

Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site

$32/hr–$36/hr

Entry level

Description Days Off: Thursday, Friday Shift: Day (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM) Insurance Benefits: Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage), Dental, Life, Long-term Disability Other Benefits: Employee Assist…

Skills: Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Conflict Resolution, Client Relations, Safety Monitoring

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Clinical Supervisor - HOST SUD

Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site

$95k–$107k/yr

Mid level

Description Days Off: Saturday, Sunday Shift: Day Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), …

Skills: Clinical Supervision, Case Management, Mental Health Assessment, Outreach and Engagement, Performance Management

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Housing Access Case Manager - PACT

Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site

$39/hr–$43/hr

Entry level

Description Days Off: Friday, Saturday Shift: Day (8am - 4pm) Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Pro…

Skills: Case Management, Housing Navigation, Crisis Intervention, HMIS Data Entry, Vulnerability Assessment Tool (VAT)

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Residential Counselor - Night Shift

Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site

$32/hr–$36/hr

Entry level

Description Days Off: Friday, Saturday Shift: Night Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour Insurance Benefits: Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage), Dental, Life, Long-term Disability Other Benefits…

Skills: Crisis Intervention, Case Coordination, Property Management, Conflict Resolution, Security Monitoring

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Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor - Swing Shift, CSC

Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site

$135k–$152k/yr

Mid level

Description Days Off: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Schedule: Swing (1pm - 10:30pm) Shift Differential: $1.75 per hour Insurance Benefits: Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage), Dental, Life, Long-term…

Skills: Clinical Supervision, Case Management, Psychiatric Nursing, Crisis Intervention, Medical Assessment

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MHP Crisis Outreach Specialist - Swing Shift

Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site

$84k–$93k/yr

Mid level

Description Days Off: Sunday Monday Tuesday Shift: Swing (3:00pm - 1:30am) Shift Differential: $0.50 per hour Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee c…

Skills: Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Assessment, Substance Use Disorder Assessment, De-escalation, Case Management

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Clinical Case Manager - Clement Place

Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site

$39/hr–$43/hr

Entry level

Description Days Off: Saturday, Sunday Shift: Day (9am - 5PM) Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Pro…

Skills: Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Psychosocial Assessment, Patient Advocacy, Risk Assessment

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Service Coordinator - Swing Shift

Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site

$32/hr–$36/hr

Entry level

Description Days Off: Monday, Tuesday Shift: Swing Shift Differential: $0.50 per hour Insurance Benefits: Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage), Dental, Life, Long-term Disability Other Benefits:…

Skills: Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Conflict Resolution, Client Relations, Safety Monitoring

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Clinical Case Manager - Rainier House, SAGE

Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site

$39/hr–$43/hr

Entry level

Description Location: DESC's Rainier House Days Off: Saturday, Sunday Shift: Office Day Insurance Benefits: Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage), Dental, Life, Long-term Disability Other Benefit…

Skills: Case Management, Psychosocial Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Risk Assessment, Outreach and Engagement

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Nursing Project Manager - CSC

Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site

$141k–$159k/yr

Mid level

Description Nursing Project Manager – Crisis Solutions Center (CDF & CDIS) Schedule: Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm with some variable/on-call hours required Insurance Benefits: Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee c…

Skills: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Supervision, Crisis Intervention, Medication Management, Case Management

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Accounting Manager

Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site

$108k–$123k/yr

Senior

Description Job Title: Accounting Manager Days Off: Saturday & Sunday Shift: Office Day Insurance Benefits: Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage), Dental, Life, Long-term Disability Other Benefit…

Skills: GAAP Standards, Fund Accounting, Federal Contract Compliance, General Ledger Reconciliation, Audit Coordination

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Janitor - Canaday House

DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center)

Seattle, Washington, United States • On-site

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  • $32/hr–$36/hr
  • Full-time
  • Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Posted 1d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive cleaning and minor repair tasks across various facility areas to ensure properties are well-maintained. Monitor equipment for damage and coordinate with supervisors for extensive repairs while maintaining detailed maintenance logs.

Requirements

Preferred two years of janitorial or maintenance experience with the ability to work independently. Must be capable of handling physically demanding tasks and interacting professionally with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Full job description

Description

Days Off: Thursday, Friday

Shift: Day (8am - 4pm)

Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage)

Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA),  ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan

Union Representation: This position is a part of a union and is represented by SEIU Healthcare 1199NW.

About DESC:

Recognized nationally as an innovator and leader in developing solutions to homelessness, DESC is a social services organization, supportive housing  operator, and licensed behavioral health treatment provider focused on meeting the needs of people experiencing long-term homelessness and  living with complex behavioral health and other medical conditions.  Approximately 3,000 people are actively receiving services from DESC at  any given point in time. Our vision is a community where all people are  shown compassion, treated with dignity, and everyone has a safe, stable,  and affordable place to call home.

DESC operates five shelter/emergency housing programs, 19 permanent supportive housing facilities with over 1,750 units, several hundred additional scattered  site apartments, and a range of behavioral health services including  outpatient mental health and substance use disorder treatment, residential crisis stabilization, street outreach, mobile crisis  response, and treatment for opioid use disorder.

JOB DEFINITION:

The Janitor performs a variety of cleaning and minor repair tasks in assigned DESC facilities to keep the properties looking good and functioning well.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform necessary janitorial and maintenance tasks in all areas of assigned facilities, including, but not limited to, individual apartments, hallways, common areas, offices, storage and trash rooms, equipment rooms, stairways, elevators, kitchens, laundry rooms, lounges, bathrooms, showers, alleys, sidewalks, roofs, and decks or patios.
  • Monitor facilities and equipment for damage and provide upkeep and repair as needed.
  • Perform routine cleaning assignments by following a regular cleaning schedule.
  • Complete other cleaning duties, including unit turnovers, as assigned.
  • Communicate repair or extensive cleaning needs to supervisor before starting work, seeking assistance to complete maintenance work not within personal skill level.
  • Do not enter occupied apartments without prior approval from supervisor.
  • Work at ground level or from ladders. Carry and lift heavy materials, containers, ladders, tools, and other equipment to and around work sites.
  • Report building or apartment repairs needed during work to supervisor for electrical systems (switches, outlets, breakers, fixtures, and minor wiring), general carpentry (woodwork, door maintenance, floor repair, wallboard and plaster work, painting, and lock systems repair), and plumbing.
  • Respond to emergencies, initiating emergency maintenance actions, cleaning up debris, water, etc., and contacting supervisors.
  • Safeguard building and unit keys, never giving anyone access to occupied tenant units.
  • Read and record in maintenance logs or other record-keeping systems to receive assignments and communicate progress.
  • Participate in staff meetings and trainings, as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Two years of janitorial/maintenance experience, preferred.
  • Ability to organize workload and complete duties with minimum direct supervision. 
  • Ability to communicate and work effectively with people from various backgrounds. 
  • Ability to handle a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behavior from clients. 
  • Commitment to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs and of consideration and respect for clients. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand and/or walk constantly, sit, climb ladders & stairs, bend/stoop, squat/crouch, kneel and reach above shoulders frequently; and may need to crawl occasionally. The employee will also be required to communicate with other employees, work at ground level as well as on ladders including accessible roofs and patios. Frequent lifting, pushing/pulling and carrying items weighing up to 75 pounds including heavy materials, ladders, tools and other equipment to and around work sites may be required. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Also required is the ability to tolerate strong odors and ability to wear appropriate protective equipment. 

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

DESC is committed  to diversity in the workplace and promotes equal employment  opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not  discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the  basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age,  national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based  on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are  encouraged to apply.

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Housing and Health to End Homelessness

Industry
Mental Health Care
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
1979
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
LinkedIn followers
6,680

DESC works to end the homelessness of vulnerable people, particularly those living with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders. Through partnerships and an integrated array of comprehensive services, treatment and housing, we give people the opportunity to reach their highest potential. DESC is the largest multi-service agency serving homeless adults in the Pacific Northwest, reaching over 9,000 people annually with an array of state-licensed mental health and substance abuse treatment programs—including street outreach and engagement, crisis diversion and respite, case management, short-term and ongoing care, psychiatric assessment and treatment, supported employment, individual and group substance abuse counseling, 468 emergency shelter beds, and over 1,100 units of permanent supportive housing. DESC adheres to the Housing First philosophy, the belief that housing is a basic human right, not a reward for clinical success and once the chaos of homelessness is eliminated from a person's life, clinical and social stabilization occur faster and are more enduring. DESC's innovative programs have earned recognition regionally and nationally. Every day at DESC we see what innovative clinical care and supportive housing can do: people who have been homeless for years regain their health, their dignity and their humanity. They reconnect with parents, children, brothers, sisters. They make friends, rediscover interests, and find work or other meaningful activity. And when they recover their lives, the quality of life is improved for all of us. Our community becomes a better place in which to live and work.

Offices: 515 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, US

Emergency ShelterMental Health & Chemical Dependency ServicesPermanent Supportive HousingDay CenterCrisis Diversionand Employment Support ProgramSocialHealth CareNon ProfitHomeless Shelter
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About DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center)

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Housing and Health to End Homelessness

Industry
Mental Health Care
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
1979
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
LinkedIn followers
6,680

DESC works to end the homelessness of vulnerable people, particularly those living with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders. Through partnerships and an integrated array of comprehensive services, treatment and housing, we give people the opportunity to reach their highest potential. DESC is the largest multi-service agency serving homeless adults in the Pacific Northwest, reaching over 9,000 people annually with an array of state-licensed mental health and substance abuse treatment programs—including street outreach and engagement, crisis diversion and respite, case management, short-term and ongoing care, psychiatric assessment and treatment, supported employment, individual and group substance abuse counseling, 468 emergency shelter beds, and over 1,100 units of permanent supportive housing. DESC adheres to the Housing First philosophy, the belief that housing is a basic human right, not a reward for clinical success and once the chaos of homelessness is eliminated from a person's life, clinical and social stabilization occur faster and are more enduring. DESC's innovative programs have earned recognition regionally and nationally. Every day at DESC we see what innovative clinical care and supportive housing can do: people who have been homeless for years regain their health, their dignity and their humanity. They reconnect with parents, children, brothers, sisters. They make friends, rediscover interests, and find work or other meaningful activity. And when they recover their lives, the quality of life is improved for all of us. Our community becomes a better place in which to live and work.

Offices: 515 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, US

Emergency ShelterMental Health & Chemical Dependency ServicesPermanent Supportive HousingDay CenterCrisis Diversionand Employment Support ProgramSocialHealth CareNon ProfitHomeless Shelter
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