Life Coach

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides case management for the YWCA Permanent Supportive Housing program at the East Denny Building. The Resident Life Coach provides structured, goal-oriented casework for single adults and small families in the Permanent Supportive Housing program. This position has a social justice component that will require critical thinking around how external systems impact the work that we are doing through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principals of antiracism and grounding those principles in everyday work, as well as working well in non-white environments and championing anti-racism policy, are required job skills and core values. As an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.

Requirements

Bachelorâ€™s Degree in social services related field with at least three years of case management experience working with low-income, homeless and chronically homeless households.
AA Degree in social services related field with at least five years of case management experience working with low-income homeless and chronically homeless.
Any combination of skills and experience demonstrates the ability to perform this job effectively.
Understanding of issues around homelessness, poverty and trauma, especially as they affect specific populations, including but not limited to veterans, families, the elderly & disabled, people who live with chronic mental illness, youth, LGBTQI people, immigrants & refugees, and people of color
Knowledge of and experience as a service provider with any of the following: crisis intervention, victims of domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse, mental health, welfare rights, case management, sexual assault, employment services, child development, and positive parenting skills
Core competencies expected: attention to detail, oral and written communication organizing/time management, initiative, collaboration, ethics and integrity.
Experience working with communities of color and people from different cultures than your own.
Demonstrated commitment to anti-racist principles and the intersection of racism and poverty.

Nice To Haves

Prefer chemical dependency and/or mental health background.

Responsibilities

Verify participants and document program eligibility and complete program application materials.
Maintaining compliance with lease and case notes on a daily and/or weekly basis.
Networks with other service providers to advocate for clients and establish suitable referral systems.
Maintains client files and appropriate records to document participantâ€™s progress.
Participates in agency, department and committee meetings to maintain integrated services for clients.
Participates in department projects developed by the Director of Housing and Regional Directory aimed at providing better service to clients and improving efficiency.
Attends trainings as directed to increase knowledge and skill
Provides advocacy and coaching to facilitate positive and productive landlord/tenant relationships.
Provides clients with trauma informed support, case management and advocacy. Make referrals and linkages to community resources for housing, employment and other basic needs.