Part-Time Employment Coach

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan

403(b) plan eligibility

Job summary

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is seeking a BFET Employment Specialist to work 20 hours per week onsite in Lynnwood, WA. You will guide participants, develop employment goals, and connect them with job-search resources and training opportunities.

Responsibilities include screening referrals, building employer relationships, and documenting progress in records and reports. This role emphasizes compassionate coaching with accurate documentation and timely follow-through.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in employment services, case management, community services, or a related field.
• Ability to provide supportive, participant-centered guidance to people facing employment barriers.
• Commitment to YWCA’s mission, racial equity, and working respectfully with diverse communities.
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills, with attention to accurate records and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, screen, enroll, and orient eligible Basic Food recipients to the BFET program.
• Receive referrals from DSHS and determine participants’ eligibility for program services.
• Conduct outreach to DSHS, college partners, and community service providers to build referral relationships.
• Assess participants’ job readiness, career interests, occupational training needs, and barriers to employment.
• Work with participants to develop realistic, individualized employment and education goals and monitor their progress.
• Provide follow-up after placement to support job retention and wage progression.

Skills

Employment services

Case management

Community services

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Databases

Job description

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is seeking a BFET Employment Specialist to work 20 hours per week onsite in Lynnwood, WA. You will guide participants, develop employment goals, and connect them with job-search resources and training opportunities.

Responsibilities include screening referrals, building employer relationships, and documenting progress in records and reports. This role emphasizes compassionate coaching with accurate documentation and timely follow-through.