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Lynnwood, WA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Why work with YWCA Seattle King Snohomish
YWCA SKS is the regions largest non-profit organization with a 120 year legacy focused on the needs of women with programs serving 7000 people each year. When you work with YWCA you make a difference.
Were women and BIPOC-led family-centered and supportive of employees. As a full-time YWCA employee (30 hours) youll enjoy a benefits package including medical insurance generous vacation holiday sick leave plans and an outstanding retirement your passion for racial equity and social justice to work apply today!




What Youll Do

As the Rapid Rehousing Case Manager you will provide progressive housing stability case management and short-term assistance for families and individuals in Rapid Rehousing (RRH) Program. This position is goal-centered to develop and implement a service plan that addresses the participants needs obstacles and objectives for ultimately achieving permanent unsubsidized housing.
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.

Recommend: In addition to your resume please submit a cover letter to be considered.

Responsibilities

    • Utilizes principles ofMotivational InterviewingHousingFirst andHarm Reductionto assist participants with the development of aHousing Stability Action Plan which addresses identified barriers to housing stability.
    • Provides clients with trauma informed support case management and advocacy. Make referrals and linkages to community resources for housing employment and other basic needs.
    • Meets with client at least once monthly (in home once participant is housed). Tracks progress towards identifiedHousing Stability Action Plangoals usingHousing Stability Check-in FormandMonthly Budgeting Form. Maintains accurate and complete case files documenting services provided.
    • Maintain Flex Funding and track spending to ensure funds are not overspent and are administered per grant requirements.
    • Employ an anti-racist framework in alignment with YWCA Social Justice Initiative to support participants impacted by structural racism implicit bias and socio-economic inequity to promote equitable outcomes for program participants.

Requirements

    • Bachelors Degree with two years of direct social service experience working with low-income and/or homeless families. Prefer chemical dependency and/or mental health background Or
    • AA Degree with three years of direct social service experience including one year of experience in working with low-income and/or homeless Or
    • Five years of experience working in the social service field with low-income and/or homeless families with demonstrated knowledge of domestic violence trauma informed care mental health issues and chemical dependency as well as landlord/tenant issues
    • And
    • Commitment to working within an anti-racist framework to ensure racially equitable outcomes and advance the YWCA Mission;
    • Knowledge of affordable public and private housing resources in Snohomish County;
    • Must have a valid Washington State drivers license reliable transportation and insurance.
    • Paid and/or volunteer work experience with emergency shelters transitional housing programs and/or other residential programs;
    • 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:Crisis Management Customer Service Race & Social Justice Advocacy Interpersonal Skills Relationship Building Planning & Organizing (Time Management) Collaborative/Partnership Coaching Conflict Management Fostering Diversity

Hours Rate and Benefits

    • Hourly Rate/Salary $26.50
    • Hours: 40 hours per week
    • 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

Physical Requirements

    • PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF JOB:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
    • Ability to conduct in-home visits with clients in a multi-level apartment complex
    • Continuously exchanges information through listening and talking with clients agency staff employers representatives of community organizations and other individuals in the community
    • Frequently stands walks sits and climbs in performing duties in the workspace and in the community
    • Frequently reaches and grasps in using telephones computers fax machines and other office equipment and supplies

    • *Continuously Over 80% of the time * Frequently 20-80% * Occasionally Under 20%
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YWCA encourages applicants with a variety of experiences to apply!
At YWCA we recognize that lived expertise is a powerful asset. This refers to the insights knowledge and skills developed by those who have navigated systems and experienced inequity.

Valuing lived expertise helps build trust with program participants develop culturally responsive programs and break down barriers to equity. It enriches our collective understanding and enhances our ability to serve communities that are furthest from opportunity.

Mental Health Considerations
All employees of the YWCA interact with clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma in various forms including but not limited to racial trauma domestic violence sexual violence homelessness unemployment and financial hardship. As a result employees are at risk of secondary encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.




Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type

Full-Time

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