Temporary Relocation Assistant - UCRT

DESC•Seattle, WA

10h•$39 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

DESC is hiring two temporary Relocation Assistants for the Historic Morrison Hotel, its largest Permanent Supportive Housing site, which has 190 units undergoing building system upgrades and renovations. The Relocation Assistant oversees relocation planning and provides direct operational and hands-on support for resident relocation and transition activities. The role is fully on-site at DESC’s The Morrison and is scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to align with construction hours. The position is expected to last 20 months. DESC is a social services organization, supportive housing operator, and licensed behavioral health treatment provider focused on people experiencing long-term homelessness and complex behavioral health or medical conditions. Its services include shelter and emergency housing, permanent supportive housing, outpatient treatment, crisis stabilization, outreach, and opioid use disorder treatment.

Requirements

At least two years of experience assisting individuals with moving, packing, organizing, inventory management, or similar hands-on support activities.
Ability to drive an agency van or vehicle for agency business; a current Washington State driver’s license and an insurable driving record are required.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and organize multiple stakeholders to complete complex tasks.
Proficiency using computers and/or electronic work order systems.
Organization skills.
Basic understanding of homelessness and characteristics of homeless adult populations.
Experience working with adults challenged by homelessness, mental illness, and/or substance use.
Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behavior.
Demonstrated de-escalation skills in unique settings.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff from diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and identities.
Ability to pass a Washington State criminal background check.
Willingness to be flexible and work cooperatively with coworkers to accomplish team responsibilities.
Commitment to DESC’s Permanent Supportive Housing philosophy and mission and to the principles of equity.
Commitment to cooperation and continuity across programs and consideration and respect for clients.

Nice To Haves

Strong organization skills.
Two or more years of experience working with vulnerable adults in housing settings.
Two or more years of experience moving, caregiving, or providing cleaning services.
At least one year of experience with occupied rehabilitations at a professional construction firm.
Experience working with adults living with mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
Understanding of construction activities or ability to strengthen current knowledge.
Bilingual.

Responsibilities

Distribute packing materials and supplies to residents.
Help residents organize, pack, label, and transport belongings by vehicle to designated areas or storage locations.
Perform unit cleanouts, including removing debris and unwanted items.
Prepare temporary units, test functions and amenities, assist with and track pest control, clean, and audit for repairs.
Return residents’ belongings to designated areas after contracted work is completed.
Assist with inventorying and labeling resident items.
Coordinate move-day logistics and support residents returning to rehabilitated units.
Print, post, and hand-deliver relocation notices within required timelines; collaborate with housing staff, care teams, and leadership when barriers prevent client signatures or delivery.
Update spreadsheets with relevant information, including dates for unit exits and entries and pest-control services.
Assist the Morrison Operations Coordinator and care teams in engaging clients and supporting the physical relocation of clients and belongings.
Use trauma-informed approaches and maintain appropriate social interactions with clients.
Participate in assigned staff meetings and trainings.
Support other DESC housing sites, programs, or special projects as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.