Life Coach - Emergency Housing & Stability

YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Generous vacation days

Holiday and sick leave

Job summary

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is hiring Life Coaches for Edmonds, WA, to support clients in emergency housing with intake, case management, and goal planning. This onsite role emphasizes trauma-informed care, housing navigation, and employment support to help clients move toward independence.

Responsibilities include conducting intakes, tracking goals, connecting to resources, and providing life skills workshops in a compassionate, equity-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with case management, motivational interviewing, mental health, chemical dependency, and domestic violence.
• Associate's Degree in social services related field with at least 2 years of case management experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of homelessness, poverty, trauma across diverse populations.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health, and employment services.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple clients and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Provide high quality, structured, trauma-informed case management and stability planning.
• Utilize Motivational Interviewing, Housing First, and Harm Reduction principles for Housing Stability Action Plans.
• Conduct periodic room inspections to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Assist in preparing and distributing daily meals for clients.
• Incorporate Social Justice Initiative and address intersections of racism, poverty, and oppression.
• Maintain confidentiality and de-escalate conflicts; direct to appropriate staff as needed.
• Maintain accurate client records and progress reports; follow EDNSC policies.

Skills

Case management

Motivational interviewing

Mental health

Chemical dependency

Domestic violence

Education

Associate's Degree in social services

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is hiring Life Coaches for Edmonds, WA, to support clients in emergency housing with intake, case management, and goal planning. This onsite role emphasizes trauma-informed care, housing navigation, and employment support to help clients move toward independence.

Responsibilities include conducting intakes, tracking goals, connecting to resources, and providing life skills workshops in a compassionate, equity-focused environment.