Why work with YWCA Seattle King Snohomish?
YWCA SKS is the region’s largest non-profit organization with a 120+ year legacy, focused on the needs of women, with programs serving 7,000 people each year. When you work with YWCA, you make a difference.
We’re women and BIPOC-led, family-centered, and supportive of employees. As a full-time YWCA employee (30+ hours), you’ll enjoy a benefits package including medical insurance, generous vacation, holiday, sick leave plans, and an outstanding retirement plan. Put your passion for racial equity and social justice to work – apply today!
What You'll Do
The primary responsibility of the Housing Stability Specialist is to work closely with individuals and families residing in 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 program participants in crisis situations to supportive services to help ensure success in maintaining permanent housing. Services provided include, but are not limited to landlord liaison activities, financial coaching, housing counseling and connecting participants to community resources. This position will collaborate closely with the Housing Program Manager to develop and implement innovative housing and employment strategies. The primary focus will be on integrating housing case management with employment services to help participants achieve living-wage employment and long-term housing stability.
Additionally, this role supports the YWCA’s 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.