Housing Stability Specialist
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Job Location:
Tukwila, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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
The primary responsibility of theHousing Stability Case Manageris to work closely with students individuals and familiesresidingin the City of Seattle and/or King County who are experiencing instability and at risk of losing their housing. This short-term housing intervention is intended to connect multiple program participants in crisis situations to supportive servicesto helpensure success inmaintainingpermanent housing. Services provided include but are not limited to landlord liaison activities financial coaching housing counseling and connecting participants to community resources.
In additionthis position will provide housing support including diversion housing navigation financial/rentassistance housing stability case management and other collaborative strengths-based servicesin order toreach program goalsto unaccompanied students and families experiencing homelessness within the Seattle School support should link students and families with stable housinglocatedin the students school district and in partnership with the family or unaccompanied student.
Additionally this role supports the YWCAs Social Justice Initiative by addressing how racism sexism classism and other forms of oppression manifest within institutions and systems. A strong understanding of anti-racism principles and the ability to apply these principles in daily social service practices are essential skills and core values for this position.
As an equal opportunity employer we highly encourage people of color to apply.
Expectations of your role:
- Meet with applicants as needed toassistwith theprogrameligibility application process housing search resource navigation diversion or other resources related toestablishinghousing stability ( unemployment benefits etc.).
- Assess the strengths and challenges of thestudentand families andassistthem withdeveloping housingstability goals and individual goal plans and action steps.
- Partner with local coordinated entry provider to ensure all eligible students and their families have access to HSSP services.
- Collaborate with property management and/or landlords to negotiate payment plans and prevent eviction
- Provide referral and connection to supportive services such as chemical dependency treatment mental health counseling domestic violence advocacy etc.
- Accurately and thoroughly document the performance of all tasks listed above in the clients file.
- Participateonoccasional outreach activities
- Participate in regular team check-in meetings and other identified meetings
Must haves to be successful:
- BA in social services or related field and/or 3 years relatedexperience working with studentspersonswith disabilities first time support service seekers and low-income individuals and families
- One-year experience working in crises intervention and/or the public/nonprofit-housing sector preferred
- Case management experience
- Knowledge of housing resources in Seattle and/or King County Landlord/Tenant Laws and Fair Housing Regulations in Seattle and King County
- Knowledge ofbarrier elimination strategiesandmaintaininghousing stabilityfor families and individuals
- Experience advocating forpersonswith housing needs chemical dependency physical and /or mental health issues domesticviolenceand criminal history
- Valid Washington state drivers license reliablevehicleand insurance for travel throughout Seattle
- Experience working with communities of color and people fromdifferent culturesthan your own
Hours Rate and Benefits
- Hourly Rate: $28.00
- 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
- Continuously stands walks sits and climbs in performing duties
- Continuously reaches and grasps in using telephones computers and in general operations
- Frequently lifts and carries up to 5 lbs. of paperwork files and materials
- Occasionally travels to other sites
* Continuously over 80% time Frequently 20-80% time and Occasionally under 20% time
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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.
Equal Opportunity Employment
YWCA Seattle King Snohomishis an Equal Opportunity read more about this view theEEO is the LawPoster and thisEEO is the Law Poster Supplement.
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About Company
YWCA is on a mission to empower women, eliminate racism & strengthen communities. Learn more about our vision, events, locations & programs.
