YWCA Seattle King Snohomish
Emergency Shelter
ShelterLifeCoach
“Shelter Life Coach at YWCA Seattle King Snohomish. Skills: social service experience, working with low-income and/or homeless families, working with victims of domestic violence, computer competencies, Microsoft Office products, resource knowledge in Seattle-King County. serve families experiencing homelessness by providing time-limited emergency shelter. provide enhanced services focused on employment, support with housing search and placement to help secure permanent housing”
What You'll Achieve.
making progress toward living-wage employment and housing stability; evaluate progress in meeting goals
Industry & Context.
Problem Solving
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.), Physical Requirements: Continuously exchanges information through listening and talking with families, agency staff, volunteers and individuals in the community; Frequently stands, walks, sits and climbs in performing duties and in traveling to off-site meetings; Frequently reaches and grasps in using telephones, computers, and in general operations; Frequently lifts and carries up to 5 lbs. of paperwork, files and materials; Frequently to occasionally performs close work while updating files, reading program information and using computer
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
At least (2) years of direct social service experience, including (1) year working with low-income and/or homeless families and/or victims of domestic violence OR Bachelor’s Degree with at least (1) year of direct social service experience working with low income and/or homeless families, Demonstrated knowledge and skills of basic computer competencies such as emailing, calendaring, entry-level data entry and familiarity with Microsoft Office products, Knowledge of available resources in Seattle-King County for low income/homeless families, Must have valid Washington State Driver License, personal vehicle, insurance, and an acceptable driving record.
Nice to Have
Knowledge of mental health, drug and alcohol issues preferred, Experience working with communities of color and people from different cultures than your own
What You'll Do.
serve families experiencing homelessness by providing time-limited emergency shelter
provide enhanced services focused on employment
support with housing search and placement to help secure permanent housing
landlord liaison activities
implement new housing and employment strategies
linking housing case management and employment services
making progress toward living-wage employment and housing stability
Conduct a thorough family assessment using screening
intake and placement of emergency housing families
Work in partnership with YWCA Employment Services staff to create a family development plan
Meet weekly with assigned families to coordinate service delivery
aid in overcoming barriers to housing
assist in navigating the social service system and evaluate progress in meeting goals
Serve as a liaison for the agency with partnering hotels/motels
Participate in life skill classes for the clients
Stock emergency housing units with hygiene supplies
cleaning supplies and household items
Actively participate in regular supervisory and team or unit meetings
Work internally with other YWCA departments to provide seamless service provision
Create external connections with other culturally responsive social service providers or institutions to ensure seamless service provision
Actively engages in agency-wide Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI)
strives for racially equitable takes responsibility for creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming community
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work internally with other YWCA departments (e.g., Children and Youth Services, Gender Based Violence Intervention and Prevention, Economic Advancement, Health and Safety) to provide seamless service provision; Create external connections with other culturally responsive social service providers or institutions (e.g., public schools, medical providers, government institutions) to ensure seamless service provision; Actively participate in regular supervisory and team or unit meetings; Work in partnership with YWCA Employment Services staff
Communication Scope
exchanges information through listening and talking with families, agency staff, volunteers and individuals in the community
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