Impactful Reentry Life Coach (Housing & Justice)

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation, holiday, and sick leave

Job summary

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is seeking a Re-Entry Life Coach to provide intensive, strength-based case management to parents facing housing and other barriers, within Passage Point in King County.

As part of the Homeless Initiative Department, you’ll work to reduce recidivism, end homelessness, and support families with housing stability, transportation, referrals, and life skills, while embracing anti-racism and social justice in daily work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 3+ years providing case management.
• 3+ years experience working with previously incarcerated person; chemical dependency.
• Must have valid Washington State Driver License, personal vehicle, insurance, and an acceptable driving record.
• Familiarity with domestic violence, drug alcohol addictions and/or mental health.
• Experience with prison population specific to re-entry desired.
• Demonstrated application of established policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Experience with HUD, Section 8, LIHTC and/or another government program.
• Commitment to diversity, including sensitivity to the needs of residents and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Able to transport client to and from appointment in company vanHours, Rate, and Benefits

Responsibilities

• Complete screening to determine residents’ needs (housing, employment, education, domestic violence, mental health, substance abuse treatment, health, parenting, legal and reunification).
• Assist with in-reach & out-reach and provide residents with support services and referrals.
• Assist residents in developing goal and action plan, and documents progress and referrals.
• Advocate for tenants of supportive housing at risk of eviction.
• Help parents become housing-ready by life-skills training and resources.
• Arrange transport for tenants to appointments, court dates, school, etc.
• Research information related to criminal history, child custody, and DOC stipulations.
• Maintain complete resident files showing intensive case management.
• Participate in team case consults and monthly regional site meetings.
• Contribute to a supportive team environment.

Skills

Case management

Driving license

Client advocacy

Cultural competency

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

HUD knowledge

Section 8 familiarity

LIHTC familiarity

Job description

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is seeking a Re-Entry Life Coach to provide intensive, strength-based case management to parents facing housing and other barriers, within Passage Point in King County.

As part of the Homeless Initiative Department, you’ll work to reduce recidivism, end homelessness, and support families with housing stability, transportation, referrals, and life skills, while embracing anti-racism and social justice in daily work.