Shelter Coordinator
About The Position
Safe, habitable, and affordable housing is a basic need. The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (ULMS) Housing Department provides direct service programs and resources to individuals and families through shelters, transitional housing, rental assistance, and home ownership programs. ULMS Housing Department is actively seeking Shelter Coordinators for our new Young Adult Shelter that will open September 1, 2026. These positions will be required to train at our permanent supportive housing sites and may work with our Homeless Outreach team as well as assist with the setup and launch of our new YoungAdult Shelter site. The Shelter Coordinator works as part of a small team providing support and assistance to young adults 18-24 years of age experiencing homelessness. This position will serve as the primary staff presence at Young Adult Shelter, and coordinate with other shelter staff as well as the Shelter Supervisor to maintain operations throughout the week. In addition, Shelter Coordinators may provide relief and support coverage as needed for other housing programs such as severe weather emergency shelters or our permanent supportive housing programs.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED required.
- Ability to read and write in standard English.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Ability to prepare communications, such as memos, emails, reports, and other correspondence.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office - Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently, multi-task, and set priorities.
- Ability to interact with a wide variety of audiences.
- Demonstrates cultural competency and sensitivity to the needs of adults with multiple challenges.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions based upon the analysis of individual unique factors.
- Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
- Must be able/willing to obtain food handlers card within the first 2 weeks of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Service or related field is preferred.
- 1+ years of case management experience preferred.
- Prior experience working with young adults between the ages of 18-24 in a service capacity is strongly desired.
- Experience in working with ethnic/minorities.
- Non-profit experience strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary staff presence at Young Adult Shelter.
- Coordinate with other shelter staff and the Shelter Supervisor to maintain operations.
- Provide relief and support coverage as needed for other housing programs such as severe weather emergency shelters or permanent supportive housing programs.
- Assist with the setup and launch of the new Young Adult Shelter site.
- Train at permanent supportive housing sites.
- Work with the Homeless Outreach team.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Life & ADD
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) retirement
- Health & Fitness Benefit
- LinkedIn Learning Account
- Professional Development Funds
- Paid Time Off (~ 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during first 24 months of employment)
- 8 annual personal holiday/health and wellness days
- 11 paid holidays + 6 day paid winter holiday break
- WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave
- Workers Compensation Coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
