Housing Stability Advocate

Lifelong Health For All; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifelong is seeking a Housing Case Manager to support clients in securing and maintaining housing, using harm reduction and Housing First principles. The role involves engagement, goal setting for housing and health stability, and connecting clients to essential health and social services.

The position is on-site in Seattle, requires working with diverse populations, and emphasizes compassionate, client-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social services field with experience in direct social services is required.
• Two years of direct social service or advocacy work and experience with marginalized populations are expected.
• Experience with housing stabilization, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients and build rapport to support housing stability and personal growth.
• Assist clients with housing applications and program paperwork.
• Provide resources for health, mental health, and substance use services.

Skills

Harm Reduction

Housing First

Crisis management

Client rapport building

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

HMIS experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a social services field

Two years of direct social service or advocacy experience

Experience with marginalized populations

Tools

Excel

Access

Word

HMIS

Job description

Lifelong is seeking a Housing Case Manager to support clients in securing and maintaining housing, using harm reduction and Housing First principles. The role involves engagement, goal setting for housing and health stability, and connecting clients to essential health and social services.

The position is on-site in Seattle, requires working with diverse populations, and emphasizes compassionate, client-centered care in a fast-paced environment.