Shelter Life Coach: Empower Families to Stable Housing

Ywca-Seattle-King-Snohomish; Tukwila (WA); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation & sick leave

Résumé du poste

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is seeking a Shelter Life Coach to support families experiencing homelessness. You will assess needs, coordinate housing placement, and provide coaching while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to connect participants with housing and employment resources.

You will work in emergency shelter settings, including hotels and individual units, using a strengths-based approach and culturally responsive practices to promote housing stability and self-sufficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of direct social service experience, with 1 year in low income/homeless families or domestic violence.
• Basic computer skills: emailing, calendaring, data entry, and MS Office.
• Knowledge of Seattle-King County resources for low income/homeless families.
• Valid Washington State driver license and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Core competencies: initiative, collaboration, ethics, problem solving, race & social justice.

Responsabilités

• Conduct comprehensive family assessments and intake for shelter placement.
• Partner with Employment Services to develop family development plans.
• Meet regularly with families to provide coaching and navigate resources.
• Coordinate housing search, landlord engagement, and financial coaching.
• Build partnerships with hotels, shelters, and community resources.
• Maintain accurate case documentation per requirements.
• Participate in supervision and team meetings.

Connaissances

Social services

Microsoft Office

Driver license

Cultural competence

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is seeking a Shelter Life Coach to support families experiencing homelessness. You will assess needs, coordinate housing placement, and provide coaching while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to connect participants with housing and employment resources.

You will work in emergency shelter settings, including hotels and individual units, using a strengths-based approach and culturally responsive practices to promote housing stability and self-sufficiency.