Empowerment Employment Specialist: Career & Housing Support

Low Income Housing Institute; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation & sick leave

Life and disability coverage

401k

Job summary

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) in Seattle, WA, seeks a diligent Supportive Employment Specialist to bridge housing and workforce development. You will help residents set career goals, deliver job readiness coaching, and lead workshops on resumes and interviewing to support housing stability.

This non-exempt, non-union position offers full-time hours, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team focused on client empowerment and cross-system advocacy.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Minimum of 1 year work experience in Workforce Development or related field
• Bachelor degree in Social Work or related field
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to independently de-escalate/resolve conflict
• Computer experience and literacy
• Strong interpersonal and motivational interviewing skills
• Strong ability to think and operate independently

Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of sites with a dynamic caseload across LIHI’s housing.
• Coordinates receipt of Medicaid eligible referrals and conducts screenings of potential residents including FCS, SNAP, TANF and any other relevant programs.
• Works directly with Property Management staff, and Supportive Services Staff to identify potential sites and clients as well as coordinating common area space usage for training.
• Provides initial and ongoing assessments, career planning, outreach, advocacy, referrals & sustainability planning for all enrolled clients.
• Establishes employment goals and objectives with clients as part of the FCS/Housing team, with particular focus on achieving permanent employment in adherence to program guidelines.
• Coordinates and documents progress toward program and enrollment goals.
• Regularly updates all relevant documentation platforms with client case notes and status changes.
• Facilitates weekly resume workshops, education groups, and some outings/activities.

Skills

English

Organization

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Motivational interviewing

Conflict resolution

Computer literacy

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Experience in case management (2+ years)

Job description

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) in Seattle, WA, seeks a diligent Supportive Employment Specialist to bridge housing and workforce development. You will help residents set career goals, deliver job readiness coaching, and lead workshops on resumes and interviewing to support housing stability.

This non-exempt, non-union position offers full-time hours, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team focused on client empowerment and cross-system advocacy.