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YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish · 18 hours ago

Re-Entry Life Coach - Maple Valley, WA

Maple Valley, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$28/hr - $28/hr

3+ years exp

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is the region’s largest non-profit organization focused on the needs of women. The Re-Entry Life Coach will provide intensive, strength-based case management services to parents with multiple barriers to help them attain personal and housing goals.

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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

Qualification

Case managementRe-entryDomestic violenceHUD programsCultural competencyAdvocacy skillsSensitivity to diversityCritical thinking

Required

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

Experience with: HUD, Section 8, Low Income Housing Tax Credits and/or another government program

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