Re-Entry Life Coach — Housing & Reunification Advocate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Generous vacation, holiday, and sick/离

Job summary

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish seeks a Re-Entry Life Coach to provide intensive, strength-based case management for parents facing housing instability and barriers related to re-entry. You will work in the Homeless Initiative Department, collaborating with community agencies to connect residents with housing, employment, education and supportive services.

You'll operate within a social-justice framework, applying antiracism principles and maintaining accurate resident files while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years providing case management.
• 3+ years experience with previously incarcerated individuals; chemical dependency.
• Must have WA Driver License, personal vehicle, insurance, and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Complete screening to determine residents’ needs.
• 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.
• Act as an advocate and provide assistance to tenants of supportive housing who are in danger of eviction.
• Assist parents in becoming permanent housing-ready by conducting or referring for life skills training, resources, or other services.
• Transporting or arranging transport for tenants/potential tenants to off-site appointments, court dates, school, etc.
• Client interaction that could involve researching information related with criminal history, child custody, and DOC stipulations.
• Maintain complete and accurate resident files which demonstrate intensive case management.
• Participate in scheduled team case consults and monthly regional site meetings.
• Contribute to a supportive team environment

Skills

Case management

Advocacy

Community outreach

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish seeks a Re-Entry Life Coach to provide intensive, strength-based case management for parents facing housing instability and barriers related to re-entry. You will work in the Homeless Initiative Department, collaborating with community agencies to connect residents with housing, employment, education and supportive services.

You'll operate within a social-justice framework, applying antiracism principles and maintaining accurate resident files while coordinating with