Re-Entry Life Coach - Maple Valley, WA

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish • Maple Valley, WA

28d • $27 • Onsite

About The Position

YWCA Passage Point is a program designed to address one of the sources of homelessness in King County – discharge into the community of persons who have been incarcerated and who, upon release, are without decent, safe housing. All residents must be committed to working toward housing stability and reunification. The unique aspects of Passage Point include its program goals: to reduce recidivism, end homelessness and reunite children with their parents. For that reason, Passage Point is much more than a place providing affordable housing – it is an opportunity to start life in the community with support and encouragement and directed by the specific needs. This Re-Entry Life Coach will provide intensive, strength-based case management services to parents with multiple barriers who need supportive services in order to attain their personal and housing goals. The Re-Entry Life Coach is a member of the YWCA’S Homeless Initiative Department, which is a part of the Specialized and Integrated Services Division. This Division has a reputation in the community for providing culturally competent services with particular emphasis on serving homeless and low-income families and individuals. This position has a social justice component that requires critical thinking through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principles of antiracism and grounding those principles in everyday work are required job skills and core values.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or 3+ years providing case management
• 3+ years experience working with previously incarcerated person; chemical dependency
• Must have valid Washington State Driver License, personal vehicle , insurance, and an acceptable driving record. (No more than 2 moving violation within a year period and no accidents within 3 years).
• Familiarity with domestic violence, drug alcohol addictions and/or mental health
• Demonstrated application of established policies, procedures, laws and regulations
• Commitment to diversity, including sensitivity to the needs of residents and staff from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
• Able to transport client to and from appointment in company van

Nice To Haves

• Experience with prison population specific to re-entry desired
• Experience with: HUD, Section 8, Low Income Housing Tax Credits and/or another government program

Responsibilities

• Complete screening to determine residents’ needs (housing, employment, education, domestic violence, mental health, substance abuse treatment, health, parenting, legal and reunification)
• Assist with in-reach & out-reach and provide residents with support services and/or referrals to other community agencies
• 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. as-needed
• 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

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave plans.
• At the time of hire, employees may enroll voluntarily in the Fidelity 403b Plan
• After two years of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees