Housing Outreach & Engagement Specialist II – Seattle

The Salvation Army; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army's Seattle location seeks an Outreach & Engagement Specialist 2 to support unsheltered homeless individuals in King County. The role involves regular field outreach, housing assessments, referrals to community resources, and helping clients access safe, stable housing. This full-time, in-person position is based at Pike St.

in Seattle with a Monday–Friday schedule (7:00 am–3:30 pm). A bachelor’s degree in social work or 4+ years of related experience is required, along with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or similar, or 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated experience in related social services.
• Experience with Coordinated Entry for All (CEA), Rapid Re-Housing (RRH), and partner agencies preferred.
• Experience with HMIS entries, exits, and reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Regularly seek out clients living unsheltered in the territory served.
• Maintain contact with clients during housing assessments and readiness plans.
• Provide intensive housing assistance, including resource referrals and advocacy with apartment managers.
• Coordinate services with other agencies providing related services.
• Provide expert case management for clients with varying impairments hindering self-sufficiency, including referrals and linkages for employability and training needs.
• Maintain client case records on Wellsky and HMIS, as well as required forms and reports.

Skills

Outreach

Case management

Advocacy

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

2 years of social services experience

Tools

HMIS

Wellsky

Job description

The Salvation Army's Seattle location seeks an Outreach & Engagement Specialist 2 to support unsheltered homeless individuals in King County. The role involves regular field outreach, housing assessments, referrals to community resources, and helping clients access safe, stable housing. This full-time, in-person position is based at Pike St.

in Seattle with a Monday–Friday schedule (7:00 am–3:30 pm). A bachelor’s degree in social work or 4+ years of related experience is required, along with