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Shelter Assistant June 13, 2025

EV071

Located in Everett, WA

Pay: $18-$20 per hour

Job Full Description

Express Employment Professionals of Everett is hiring several Shelter Assistant for a homeless shelter in Everett. This is a long-term opportunity ideal for someone with a flexible schedule who has a compassionate personality and would like to help people in our community. 

We have several schedule opportunities available:

Day Shift: Saturday and Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. 

Swing Shift: Thursday - Sunday 3:00 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. 

Overnight Shift: Thursday - Sunday 11:00 p.m. - 7:15 a.m.

The Shelter Assistant provides essential support to both clients and shelter operations. This role ensures that overnight guests are safe, supported, and following shelter guidelines. You will be as assigned a schedule and trained to fill in for last-minute call-outs, so reliability and adaptability are key. We are seeking someone who is personable, safety-minded, and physically capable of handling the demands of the job.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist clients staying overnight at the shelter
  • Set up and take down sleeping areas, including moving fold-up beds and carrying buckets of water up and down stairs
  • Support client intake and check-in
  • Provide general assistance and answer questions from shelter residents
  • Monitor and ensure the safety, comfort, and welfare of all clients
  • Maintain a calm and professional demeanor while addressing conflicts and enforcing shelter rules
  • Janitorial duties including cleaning bathrooms

Qualifications:

  • Strong interpersonal skills with a friendly and professional attitude
  • Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and navigating stairs
  • Conflict resolution and de-escalation skills
  • Flexibility to work overnight and swing shifts on an as-needed basis
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds

Apply today to become a Shelter Assistant through Express Employment Professionals of Everett.

Ways to Apply:

  • Apply online at www.expresspros.com/apply
  • Call 425-339-8400 to schedule an interview
  • Email your resume to Jobs.EverettWA@expresspros.com (include the job title in the subject line)
  • Download the ExpressJobs app to stay updated on new opportunities

Benefits of working with Express include:

  • Medical benefits
  • Holiday pay
  • Optional 401(k)
  • Training and development opportunities

Find Your Perfect Job with Express

Express Employment Professionals is a leading staffing agency in North America and has proudly served Everett and Snohomish County for over 20 years. We connect job seekers with opportunities that match their skills and goals. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, or flexible work, we offer positions in:

  • Administrative
  • Light Industrial
  • Skilled Trades
  • Professional

We are an equal opportunity employer, and job seekers never pay a fee.

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