Trauma-Informed Crisis Navigator — Mobile Advocate

Iwantrest; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

403(b) plan

Paid mental health hour

Job summary

REST is seeking a Crisis Intervention Advocate in Seattle to provide short‑term advocacy and stabilization for survivors transitioning from crisis to safety. The role maintains a caseload of up to 20 clients, delivering trauma‑informed, strengths‑based support during a 30‑day stabilization period and coordinating housing, transportation, and essential services.

You will work with REST’s Emergency Services to ensure safe transitions, warm handoffs to ongoing services, and effective resource

Qualifications

• Demonstrated advocacy and crisis intervention experience.
• Caseload management up to 20 survivors; 30‑day stabilization focus.
• Housing navigation and resource coordination experience.
• Trauma-informed, client-centered, harm-reduction approaches.
• Strong communication and confidential documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active caseload of up to 20 survivors referred from REST’s ERC, Shelter, and Crisis Team.
• Provide short-term advocacy and stabilization services generally up to 30 days.
• Develop initial and ongoing 30-day stabilization plans with survivors based on priorities.
• Coordinate housing options, transportation, and access to medical, behavioral health, and legal resources.
• Engage survivors with trauma-informed, culturally responsive advocacy and effective communication.

Skills

Advocacy

Crisis intervention

Caseload management

Housing navigation

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Documentation

Job description

REST is seeking a Crisis Intervention Advocate in Seattle to provide short‑term advocacy and stabilization for survivors transitioning from crisis to safety. The role maintains a caseload of up to 20 clients, delivering trauma‑informed, strengths‑based support during a 30‑day stabilization period and coordinating housing, transportation, and essential services.

You will work with REST’s Emergency Services to ensure safe transitions, warm handoffs to ongoing services, and effective resource