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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 trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.
Equal Opportunity Employment
For more information
Contact us at
careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.
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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
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\nYWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish is seeking a Children and Youth Gender-Based Violence Community Advocate who is passionate about supporting Black and African American youth and families impacted by gender-based violence. At YWCA, this work is grounded in our long-standing commitment to racial justice, survivor advocacy, and community-centered care. We believe meaningful change happens when people are supported with dignity, consistency, and respect and when staff are supported just as intentionally.
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\nIn this role, you’ll work directly with children and youth ages 6–18, providing trauma-informed, culturally relevant advocacy in schools, community spaces, and family settings. You’ll help young people build safety, confidence, and connection while strengthening family stability and community partnerships. This is hands-on, relationship-based work with room for creativity, leadership, and growth.
\nYou won’t be doing this work alone. You’ll be part of a collaborative, values-driven team that recognizes lived experience, invests in staff development, and understands the importance of sustainable, supportive workplaces.
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\nNote: This position is fully onsite and includes regular presence in YWCA offices, schools, and community
\nsettings across Seattle and South King County.
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\nThis position has a social justice component allowing for critical thinking around how the external systems impact the work that we are doing through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty.
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\nAs an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.
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\n\nCommunity and School Outreach \nManage relationships for the McKinney-Vento liaison program with select Public Schools \nSupport relocated families with new student school enrollment support.\nFacilitate workshops and activities that engage Black/African American and youth of color in developing a deeper understanding of the interplay between race, gender, and violence.\nFacilitate and hold space for meaningful peer connections and collective learning, healing, and action.\nMaintain consistent follow-through and positive working relationships with key school administrators, counselors, and decision-makers.\nLeverage effective communication skills to navigate through the relevant educational systems.\nProvide civic participation to ensure youth engagement and preparation through school. \nWork in partnership with DCYF, Community Centers, and Local public schools within Seattle and King County.\nAttend all required external and internal programming, community and provider meetings.\n"},{"text":"Must have's to be successful:","content":"\nRequired Experience and Knowledge\nDemonstrated understanding of the intersection of racism, poverty, and social justice, with a strong commitment to advocacy for communities furthest from opportunity, particularly Black and African American women, children, and youth.\nKnowledge of the dynamics of gender-based violence, including power and control, coercion, trauma impacts, and survivor-centered, trauma-informed best practices.\nExperience working with survivors of domestic violence and or sexual assault in an advocacy, support, or community-based setting.\nMinimum of (2) years of experience working or volunteering with children and youth ages 6–18.\nExperience providing crisis intervention, education, and support to children, youth, and families in one-on-one and group settings.\nStrong understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries when working with vulnerable populations.\nAbility to navigate and coordinate across multiple systems, including human services, education, and child welfare.\nEducation and Training\nSome college coursework in child or youth development, social services, or a related field, or equivalent lived or professional experience in lieu of a degree.\nCommitment to complete a minimum of 30 hours of advocacy-based domestic violence training within the first three (3) months of employment and annually ongoing training thereafter.\nYouth and Community Engagement Skills\nExperience facilitating or co-facilitating peer support groups for children or youth.\nFamiliarity with how cultural dynamics, including racism and gender, shape the experiences and responses of Black and African American youth impacted by domestic violence.\nKnowledge of community resources within Seattle and South King County, or the ability to quickly build and maintain those connections.\nProfessional Skills and Work Style\nStrong advocacy orientation with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.\nProficiency with basic office technology, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and mobile communication tools.\nAbility to manage documentation, data entry, and reporting in a timely and organized manner.\nLogistics and Availability\nAccess to a reliable vehicle, a valid Washington State driver’s license, and the ability to travel independently between multiple work sites during the workday.\n"},{"text":"Hours, Rate, and Benefits","content":"\nHourly Rate: $28.00\nHours: 40 Hours per week\nExcellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave plans. 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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!
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\nYWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish is seeking a Children and Youth Gender-Based Violence Community Advocate who is passionate about supporting Black and African American youth and families impacted by gender-based violence. At YWCA, this work is grounded in our long-standing commitment to racial justice, survivor advocacy, and community-centered care. We believe meaningful change happens when people are supported with dignity, consistency, and respect and when staff are supported just as intentionally.
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\nIn this role, you’ll work directly with children and youth ages 6–18, providing trauma-informed, culturally relevant advocacy in schools, community spaces, and family settings. You’ll help young people build safety, confidence, and connection while strengthening family stability and community partnerships. This is hands-on, relationship-based work with room for creativity, leadership, and growth.
\nYou won’t be doing this work alone. You’ll be part of a collaborative, values-driven team that recognizes lived experience, invests in staff development, and understands the importance of sustainable, supportive workplaces.
\n
\nNote: This position is fully onsite and includes regular presence in YWCA offices, schools, and community
\nsettings across Seattle and South King County.
\n
\nThis position has a social justice component allowing for critical thinking around how the external systems impact the work that we are doing through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty.
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\nAs an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.
","descriptionBodyPlain":"What You'll Do\n \nYWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish is seeking a Children and Youth Gender-Based Violence Community Advocate who is passionate about supporting Black and African American youth and families impacted by gender-based violence. At YWCA, this work is grounded in our long-standing commitment to racial justice, survivor advocacy, and community-centered care. We believe meaningful change happens when people are supported with dignity, consistency, and respect and when staff are supported just as intentionally.\n \nIn this role, you’ll work directly with children and youth ages 6–18, providing trauma-informed, culturally relevant advocacy in schools, community spaces, and family settings. You’ll help young people build safety, confidence, and connection while strengthening family stability and community partnerships. This is hands-on, relationship-based work with room for creativity, leadership, and growth.\nYou won’t be doing this work alone. You’ll be part of a collaborative, values-driven team that recognizes lived experience, invests in staff development, and understands the importance of sustainable, supportive workplaces.\n \nNote: This position is fully onsite and includes regular presence in YWCA offices, schools, and community \nsettings across Seattle and South King County.\n \nThis position has a social justice component allowing for critical thinking around how the external systems impact the work that we are doing through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. \n \nAs an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/ywcaworks/97d9978f-773d-4d2b-9b6d-75c9181d472f","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/ywcaworks/97d9978f-773d-4d2b-9b6d-75c9181d472f/apply"},{"additionalPlain":" \n \n \n#YWCAWORKS\n\n\nYWCA encourages applicants with a variety of experiences to apply!\nAt 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.\n\nValuing 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.\n\nMental Health Considerations\nAll 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 trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employment\nYWCA Seattle King Snohomish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law Poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.\n\nFor more information \nContact us at careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.\n\n","additional":"
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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 trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.
Equal Opportunity Employment
For more information
Contact us at
careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.
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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
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\nYWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. Through housing, advocacy, and supportive services, YWCA partners with families and communities to build stability, opportunity, and belonging. Children’s Services plays a critical role in this work by supporting children and youth impacted by housing instability and systemic inequities.
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\nThe Youth & Family Advocate – Computer Lab Support is a trauma-informed, child- and family-centered advocacy role that supports children, youth, and caregivers living in YWCA housing programs. This position centers on advocacy, relationship-building, and coordination with families, schools, and community partners to reduce barriers to stability, education, and wellbeing.
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\nThe role also includes responsibility for supporting a small, structured computer lab during after-school hours. The computer lab functions as a supportive access point for homework completion, digital literacy, and supervised learning rather than as a stand-alone technology program. Advocacy, safety, and youth development remain the primary focus of the position.
\nAll work is grounded in YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women, with an explicit commitment to racial justice, equity, and trauma-informed practice.
\n
\nThis position has a social justice component allowing for critical thinking around how the external systems impact the work that we are doing through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty.
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\n As an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.
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\nNote: This position is fully onsite and includes short, local travel throughout South Snohomish County and provides Children’s Services support across multiple YWCA housing sites, including Aunt Bette’s Place (Lynnwood), Trinity (Lynnwood), Pathways (Lynnwood), and Victorian Woods (Mountlake Terrace).
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\nPlease note: this position is Full Time - Temporary.
\nEmployment Assignment from now until December 31, 2026
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\n\nYouth Engagement & Enrichment\nDesign and support age-appropriate, culturally responsive activities for children and youth that promote safety, connection, and learning.\nCreate a welcoming and inclusive environment that supports youth from diverse cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds.\nSupport youth in academic goal-setting and, for older youth, early career and post-secondary exploration.\nCoordinate volunteers, interns, and community partners supporting youth programming.\n\n
\n\nComputer Lab Support (Part-Time Component: Monday–Friday, 2–5 pm)\nSupervise daily after-school computer lab hours, ensuring a safe, respectful, and structured environment.\nSupport youth with homework completion, online learning platforms, and basic digital skills.\nProvide basic guidance on computer use, internet safety, and educational tools.\nCoordinate equitable access to computers and Wi-Fi during open lab hours.\nMonitor equipment functionality and submit IT or maintenance requests as needed.\nTrack attendance and participation during lab hours.\n\n
\n\nCommunity & Program Operations\nPartner with YWCA staff to promote youth and family services within the housing community.\nAssist with outreach, communication, and distribution of program information in culturally responsive ways.\nEnsure program spaces are clean, safe, and aligned with safety and confidentiality standards.\nUphold YWCA policies, values, and social justice commitments in all interactions.\n"},{"text":"Must have's to be successful:","content":"\n(3) to (5) years of experience working with children, youth, and families in social services, education, housing, shelter, or community-based settings.\nStrong grounding in trauma-informed care and awareness of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).\nKnowledge of or willingness to learn education systems and school-based advocacy, including McKinney-Vento protections.\nAbility to build trusting relationships across cultures, identities, and family systems.\nFamiliarity and comfort with basic technology used in a community computer lab setting, including computers, printers, common educational platforms, and online learning tools.\nAbility to support youth with basic troubleshooting, navigation of educational websites, and safe, appropriate technology use.\nAbility to work closely and effectively with children of varying ages in whole-family settings.\nAbility to work effectively with individuals of differing skills and backgrounds.\nAbility to work some evenings.\nReliable transportation and a Washington Driver’s License.\nStrong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.\nCommitment to racial equity, social justice, and anti-racist practice.\n\n
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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!
","openingPlain":"Why work with YWCA Seattle King Snohomish?\n \nYWCA 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.\n \nWe’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!\n\n\n\n","descriptionBody":"What You'll Do
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\nYWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. Through housing, advocacy, and supportive services, YWCA partners with families and communities to build stability, opportunity, and belonging. Children’s Services plays a critical role in this work by supporting children and youth impacted by housing instability and systemic inequities.
\n
\nThe Youth & Family Advocate – Computer Lab Support is a trauma-informed, child- and family-centered advocacy role that supports children, youth, and caregivers living in YWCA housing programs. This position centers on advocacy, relationship-building, and coordination with families, schools, and community partners to reduce barriers to stability, education, and wellbeing.
\n
\nThe role also includes responsibility for supporting a small, structured computer lab during after-school hours. The computer lab functions as a supportive access point for homework completion, digital literacy, and supervised learning rather than as a stand-alone technology program. Advocacy, safety, and youth development remain the primary focus of the position.
\nAll work is grounded in YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women, with an explicit commitment to racial justice, equity, and trauma-informed practice.
\n
\nThis position has a social justice component allowing for critical thinking around how the external systems impact the work that we are doing through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty.
\n
\n As an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.
\n
\nNote: This position is fully onsite and includes short, local travel throughout South Snohomish County and provides Children’s Services support across multiple YWCA housing sites, including Aunt Bette’s Place (Lynnwood), Trinity (Lynnwood), Pathways (Lynnwood), and Victorian Woods (Mountlake Terrace).
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\nPlease note: this position is Full Time - Temporary.
\nEmployment Assignment from now until December 31, 2026
","descriptionBodyPlain":"What You'll Do\n \nYWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. Through housing, advocacy, and supportive services, YWCA partners with families and communities to build stability, opportunity, and belonging. Children’s Services plays a critical role in this work by supporting children and youth impacted by housing instability and systemic inequities.\n \nThe Youth & Family Advocate – Computer Lab Support is a trauma-informed, child- and family-centered advocacy role that supports children, youth, and caregivers living in YWCA housing programs. This position centers on advocacy, relationship-building, and coordination with families, schools, and community partners to reduce barriers to stability, education, and wellbeing.\n \nThe role also includes responsibility for supporting a small, structured computer lab during after-school hours. The computer lab functions as a supportive access point for homework completion, digital literacy, and supervised learning rather than as a stand-alone technology program. Advocacy, safety, and youth development remain the primary focus of the position.\nAll work is grounded in YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women, with an explicit commitment to racial justice, equity, and trauma-informed practice.\n \nThis position has a social justice component allowing for critical thinking around how the external systems impact the work that we are doing through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty.\n \n As an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.\n \nNote: This position is fully onsite and includes short, local travel throughout South Snohomish County and provides Children’s Services support across multiple YWCA housing sites, including Aunt Bette’s Place (Lynnwood), Trinity (Lynnwood), Pathways (Lynnwood), and Victorian Woods (Mountlake Terrace).\n \nPlease note: this position is Full Time - Temporary.\nEmployment Assignment from now until December 31, 2026 \n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/ywcaworks/88b0221e-356a-4438-9e90-73993aeb8b90","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/ywcaworks/88b0221e-356a-4438-9e90-73993aeb8b90/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"#YWCAWORKS\n\n\nYWCA encourages applicants with a variety of experiences to apply!\nAt 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.\n\nValuing 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.\n\nMental Health Considerations\nAll 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 trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employment\nYWCA Seattle King Snohomish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law Poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.\n\nFor more information \nContact us at careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.\n\n","additional":"#YWCAWORKS
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 trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.
Equal Opportunity Employment
For more information
Contact us at
careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.
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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
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\nYWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. Pathways Emergency Shelter provides short-term, trauma-informed shelter for parents and their children who are experiencing homelessness. The program offers a safe and supportive environment while families work toward housing stability, income, and longer-term supports.
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\nThe Children’s Specialist is a child-focused support role that promotes children’s safety, emotional wellbeing, and stability within the shelter environment. This position is designed to reduce barriers for parents accessing shelter services by ensuring children are supported in a safe, developmentally appropriate, and trauma-informed setting while parents complete shelter intake, assessments, and required activities.
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\nThe Children’s Specialist works at the intersection of child wellbeing, family stabilization, and service access, ensuring that children’s needs are thoughtfully integrated into shelter operations while parents engage with case managers, advocates, and community systems.
\nThe Children’s Specialist completes basic child intakes and maintains program-related confidential records necessary for participation, safety, and coordination, but does not provide formal case management or carry a caseload.
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\nThis position has a social justice component allowing for critical thinking around how the external systems impact the work that we are doing through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty.
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\nAs an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.
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\nNote: This position is fully onsite and includes consistent presence at the Pathways Shelter
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\n\nSupported Child Space & Parent Access to Services\nMaintain and host a safe, supervised child-supportive space where children can remain while parents complete shelter intake, assessments, meetings, and required activities\nProvide attentive supervision and engagement during these periods to ensure children’s safety and emotional comfort\nSupport parents’ full participation in shelter services by reducing logistical and emotional barriers related to child supervision\nClearly reinforce that parents remain the primary caregivers and decision-makers for their children\n\n
\n\nProgramming (Non-Childcare)\nFacilitate age-appropriate, short-term activities that promote emotional regulation, positive interaction, and healthy routines\nSupport consistent daily structure for children without operating as a childcare or early learning program\nEnsure materials and activities are culturally responsive, inclusive, and affirming of all identities and family structures\n\n
\n\nSchool & Community Liaison\nAct as a liaison between families and local school districts to support continuity of education for children experiencing homelessness\nAssist parents with school enrollment, re-enrollment, and transfers, including navigation of documentation and timelines\nCoordinate with school district McKinney-Vento liaisons to help families access transportation, meal programs, fee waivers, and other educational supports\nMaintain working relationships with community partners to support access to early learning, childcare, tutoring, and youth resources as appropriate\nShare relevant information with Shelter Advocates and Case Managers to support coordinated family stabilization planning\n\n
\n\nRecords, Intake & Confidentiality\nComplete basic child intake information required for participation in shelter-based child supports\nMaintain accurate, confidential program records including attendance, incident reports, and activity documentation\nFollow YWCA policies and applicable requirements related to confidentiality, consent, and information sharing\n\n
\n\nCollaboration, Safety & Compliance\nWork closely with Shelter Advocates, Case Managers, and program staff to integrate child support into shelter operations\nParticipate in team meetings and contribute to a collaborative, trauma-informed shelter culture\nProvide active supervision of children at all times and follow shelter safety, health, and mandatory reporting protocols\nParticipate in required trainings, safety meetings, and emergency preparedness activities\n\n
\n\nEquity & Values Alignment\nApply a racial equity and social justice lens to work with children and families\nDemonstrate cultural humility and respect for families from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences\nContribute to an inclusive and welcoming environment for parents and children experiencing systemic barriers related to race, gender, poverty, and housing instability\n"},{"text":"Must have's to be successful:","content":"\nBachelor’s degree in child development, social work, education, human services, or a related field and a minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting children and families in shelter, housing, education, or community-based settings\nOR\nFive (5) years of progressively responsible experience in children’s services, preferably serving low-income families or families experiencing homelessness, in lieu of a degree\nDemonstrated experience working with families from racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse backgrounds\nDemonstrated understanding of the impact of racism, poverty, and systemic inequities on children and families, particularly those experiencing homelessness or housing instability\nAbility to apply a race and social justice lens to daily work, decision-making, and interactions with families and colleagues\nExperience using trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based approaches when supporting children and parents\nKnowledge of child development and best practices for supporting children impacted by stress, transition, and instability\nStrong communication, observation, and coordination skills, with the ability to build trust across differences\nAbility to manage confidential information with care, discretion, and professionalism\nAbility to work independently while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team\n\n
\n\nRequired within designated timeframes after hire:\nCPR/First Aid certification\n"},{"text":"Hours, Rate, and Benefits","content":"\nHourly Rate: $28.00 - $31.00\nHours: 40 Hours per week\nExcellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave plans. For more information about our benefits, please visit: YWCA Careers & Benefits Information\nAt the time of hire, employees may enroll voluntarily in the Fidelity 403b Plan\nAfter two years of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund\n"},{"text":"Physical Requirements","content":"\nThe 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. In performing this position, the employee:\nAll positions at YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish are exposed to clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma in various forms including but not limited to domestic violence, sexual violence, homelessness, unemployment, financial hardship, etc. As a result, staff are at risk of secondary trauma. Employees are encouraged to seek external support and maintain self-care when working indirectly or directly with clients.\nFrequently stands, walks, sits, kneels, bends, and transitions between floor-level and standing positions while engaging with children in a shelter setting\nFrequently uses hands and arms for reaching, grasping, handling materials, and engaging in age-appropriate activities\nFrequently communicates verbally and through active listening with children, parents, staff, and community partners\nOccasionally lifts and carries supplies, materials, or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds; may occasionally assist children requiring physical support within safe and appropriate boundaries\nOccasionally climbs stairs and moves throughout multi-level shelter spaces\nOccasionally works in indoor and outdoor environments associated with shelter operations\nSustains periods of focused attention in environments with moderate noise, activity, and frequent transitions\nThis position requires flexibility in schedule and location to support donor relationships and organizational needs. YWCA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.\n\n
\n*Continuously = Over 80% of the time * Frequently = 20-80% * Occasionally = Under 20%
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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!
","openingPlain":"Why work with YWCA Seattle King Snohomish?\n \nYWCA 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.\n \nWe’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!\n\n\n\n","descriptionBody":"What You'll Do
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\nYWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. Pathways Emergency Shelter provides short-term, trauma-informed shelter for parents and their children who are experiencing homelessness. The program offers a safe and supportive environment while families work toward housing stability, income, and longer-term supports.
\n
\nThe Children’s Specialist is a child-focused support role that promotes children’s safety, emotional wellbeing, and stability within the shelter environment. This position is designed to reduce barriers for parents accessing shelter services by ensuring children are supported in a safe, developmentally appropriate, and trauma-informed setting while parents complete shelter intake, assessments, and required activities.
\n
\nThe Children’s Specialist works at the intersection of child wellbeing, family stabilization, and service access, ensuring that children’s needs are thoughtfully integrated into shelter operations while parents engage with case managers, advocates, and community systems.
\nThe Children’s Specialist completes basic child intakes and maintains program-related confidential records necessary for participation, safety, and coordination, but does not provide formal case management or carry a caseload.
\n
\nThis position has a social justice component allowing for critical thinking around how the external systems impact the work that we are doing through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty.
\n
\nAs an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.
\n
\nNote: This position is fully onsite and includes consistent presence at the Pathways Shelter
","descriptionBodyPlain":"What You'll Do\n \nYWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. Pathways Emergency Shelter provides short-term, trauma-informed shelter for parents and their children who are experiencing homelessness. The program offers a safe and supportive environment while families work toward housing stability, income, and longer-term supports.\n \nThe Children’s Specialist is a child-focused support role that promotes children’s safety, emotional wellbeing, and stability within the shelter environment. This position is designed to reduce barriers for parents accessing shelter services by ensuring children are supported in a safe, developmentally appropriate, and trauma-informed setting while parents complete shelter intake, assessments, and required activities.\n \nThe Children’s Specialist works at the intersection of child wellbeing, family stabilization, and service access, ensuring that children’s needs are thoughtfully integrated into shelter operations while parents engage with case managers, advocates, and community systems.\nThe Children’s Specialist completes basic child intakes and maintains program-related confidential records necessary for participation, safety, and coordination, but does not provide formal case management or carry a caseload.\n \nThis position has a social justice component allowing for critical thinking around how the external systems impact the work that we are doing through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. \n \nAs an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.\n \nNote: This position is fully onsite and includes consistent presence at the Pathways Shelter\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/ywcaworks/781f0660-871a-4589-8a2a-890d11eee5bd","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/ywcaworks/781f0660-871a-4589-8a2a-890d11eee5bd/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"#LI-Onsite\n\n\n\n\n\nYWCA encourages applicants with a variety of experiences to apply!\nAt 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.\n\nValuing 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.\n\nMental Health Considerations\nAll 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 trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employment\nYWCA Seattle King Snohomish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law Poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.\n\nFor more information \nContact us at careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.\n\n","additional":"#LI-Onsite
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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 trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.
Equal Opportunity Employment
For more information
Contact us at
careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.
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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
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\nYWCA is looking for committed, available, and skilled problem solvers to join our team. The Resident Support Specialist at YWCA are officially titled Resident, Guest, and Client Support Specialists due to the breadth of people they serve. RGC Support Specialists are responsible for providing high quality, culturally responsive, and consistent in-person and by-phone customer service to all residents, clients, guests, staff, volunteers, donors, and community members in a diverse and busy environment. Service includes providing initial referrals to YWCA programs and to community resources as needed. This position also acts as a first responder to onsite emergency situations at the YWCA Seneca and Opportunity Place buildings.
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\nThe RGC Support Specialist supports a lobby area that has resident activity, staff and community visitors’ strong communication and safety awareness are essential. Staff must maintain a lobby that is free of unnecessary distractions, welcoming, and security focused. As the first YWCA person who guests and clients meet interpersonal skills, positive attitude, patience, and a professional appearance are extremely important. Resident activity can be heavy until midnight or 1am so keeping the building secure and monitoring lobby activity is important.
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Obtained within 6 months of employment.\n"},{"text":"Hours, Rate, and Benefits","content":"\nHourly Range: $26.50 per hour. There is a additional shift differential of $2.00 per hour for selected swing shift hours and $4.00 per hour for selected overnight hours\nHours: As an on-call position, you will be contacted to work on an \"as needed\" basis\nFor information about our benefits, please visit: YWCA Careers & Benefits Information. 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.\n"},{"text":"Physical Requirements","content":"\nContinuous use of speech, hearing and sight abilities in performing job duties\nContinuously repetitive use of hands and wrists and frequent fingering, handling, grasping and reaching in using computers, telephones, fax machines and other office equipment\nContinuously sitting, often for extended periods while performing desktop activities\nContinuously walking to other departments and occasional standing in performing duties\nFrequent lifting and carrying of up to 5 lbs. of paperwork and files\nFrequently bends and stoops while obtaining files in lower drawers\nAbility to frequently move about the facility using the stairs and in emergent situations able to move about the facility quickly following emergency protocols.\n\n* Continuously over 80% time; Frequently 20-80% time; and occasionally under 20% time
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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!
","openingPlain":"Why work with YWCA Seattle King Snohomish?\n \nYWCA 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.\n \nWe’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!\n\n\n\n","descriptionBody":"What You'll Do
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\nYWCA is looking for committed, available, and skilled problem solvers to join our team. The Resident Support Specialist at YWCA are officially titled Resident, Guest, and Client Support Specialists due to the breadth of people they serve. RGC Support Specialists are responsible for providing high quality, culturally responsive, and consistent in-person and by-phone customer service to all residents, clients, guests, staff, volunteers, donors, and community members in a diverse and busy environment. Service includes providing initial referrals to YWCA programs and to community resources as needed. This position also acts as a first responder to onsite emergency situations at the YWCA Seneca and Opportunity Place buildings.
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Contact us at
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Contact us at
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The Hope & Power Financial Empowerment Instructor supports the implementation of YWCA’s “Hope & Power for Your Personal Finances” program, a culturally reflective and trauma-informed financial education and empowerment program designed for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), particularly those who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, and low-income women.
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This position delivers financial education classes, supports individualized financial empowerment coaching, and helps participants strengthen financial knowledge, build practical skills, and increase confidence in meeting personal financial goals. Instructional topics may include budgeting, banking, credit, debt reduction, savings, financial safety planning, and long-term financial empowerment.
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The ideal candidate is passionate about economic justice, community-centered education, and supporting participants through compassionate, strengths-based, and trauma-informed instruction.
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o Credit and credit building
o Banking and savings
o Debt reduction
o Financial safety planning
o Consumer protection and fraud prevention
o Goal setting and financial confidence
• Adapt instructional approaches to support varying learning styles and participant needs
• Create welcoming, inclusive, and emotionally safe learning environments
• Support participants in identifying and working toward individualized financial empowerment goals
• Provide resource navigation, encouragement, and follow-up support to participants
• Maintain appropriate boundaries, confidentiality, and survivor-centered practices
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• Coordinate workshop preparation, scheduling, materials, attendance tracking, and participant communication
• Assist with participant outreach, screening, enrollment, orientation, and retention activities
• Support virtual and in-person class delivery, including basic technology support for participants as needed
• Collaborate with internal programs and community partners to increase participant access and engagement
• Assist with curriculum updates and continuous program improvement efforts
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• Maintain accurate and timely participant documentation in accordance with program, agency, and funder requirements
• Support collection of participant surveys, assessments, and outcome data
• Assist with grant-related reporting and program evaluation activities
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and program planning activities
• Support outreach presentations and represent YWCA programming within the community as appropriate
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• Apply a racial equity and trauma-informed lens to all aspects of instruction and participant engagement
• Demonstrate understanding of how systemic barriers impact financial stability and access to opportunity
• Support inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments
• Participate in YWCA Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) activities and related learning opportunities
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• Occasional evening hours may be required to support participant accessibility and program delivery
• Frequent local travel between YWCA and community partner locations may be required
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YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women. Serving communities across King and Snohomish counties, the organization provides services focused on housing stability, economic advancement, and gender-based violence support, with a strong emphasis on advancing economic empowerment as a pathway to long-term stability and well-being.
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The Hope & Power Financial Empowerment Instructor supports the implementation of YWCA’s “Hope & Power for Your Personal Finances” program, a culturally reflective and trauma-informed financial education and empowerment program designed for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), particularly those who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, and low-income women.
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This position delivers financial education classes, supports individualized financial empowerment coaching, and helps participants strengthen financial knowledge, build practical skills, and increase confidence in meeting personal financial goals. Instructional topics may include budgeting, banking, credit, debt reduction, savings, financial safety planning, and long-term financial empowerment.
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The ideal candidate is passionate about economic justice, community-centered education, and supporting participants through compassionate, strengths-based, and trauma-informed instruction.
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NOTE: This position works primarily onsite at the YWCA Greenbridge office in Seattle.
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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 trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.
Equal Opportunity Employment
For more information
Contact us at
careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.
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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
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\nThe Edmonds New Start Center (EDNSC) is a new 24/7 Emergency Housing facility operated by the YWCA of Seattle, King, and Snohomish County, located in Edmonds, WA. The center provides safe, supportive housing for up to 45 individuals who are transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing. Clients have access to a range of on-site services, including case management, life skills training, and connections to healthcare and employment resources, all designed to support their journey toward stability and self-sufficiency. The center emphasizes a compassionate, community-focused approach, fostering an environment where clients can rebuild their lives with dignity, independence, and hope.
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\nFront Desk Associates serve as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, providing high-quality, culturally responsive, and consistent in-person and by-phone customer service in a diverse and busy environment. This role supports smooth office operations by handling calls, processing mail, monitoring access control, distributing supplies, and engaging guests. Front Desk Associates also provide resources and referrals to visitors and clients, contribute to maintaining office equipment, and act as first responders to on-site emergency situations. As the first YWCA representative clients and visitors encounter, a positive attitude and a professional appearance are essential, along with upholding the YWCA’s commitment to social justice and diversity.
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\nFull-time, part-time, and on-call positions are available.
\nThe front desk is open 24/7 – weekends, overnight, and holiday coverage is needed.
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\nPlease include your specific availability in your application, including how many hours per week you're interested in working.
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\n\nSafety and Security\nMaintain working knowledge of fire, safety and disaster plans related to emergency situations and conditions. \nWork collaboratively with the security team to secure the front lobby and computer areas, following all site protocols regarding building and client safety.\nAbility to de-escalate conflicts or crises between clients and/or other individuals and directs them to appropriate staff who can provide next steps.\n\n
\n\nAdministrative Duties\nManage deliveries, mail, and shipment arrivals in accordance with applicable procedures.\nUnderstand and follow all policies in the EDNSC Staff Handbook as well as other YWCA policies and procedures.\nMaintain confidentiality, discretion and professionalism by not discussing staff, clients, or visitors with others.\n\n
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\n* Continuously over 80% time; Frequently 20-80% time; and occasionally under 20% time
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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!
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\nThe Edmonds New Start Center (EDNSC) is a new 24/7 Emergency Housing facility operated by the YWCA of Seattle, King, and Snohomish County, located in Edmonds, WA. The center provides safe, supportive housing for up to 45 individuals who are transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing. Clients have access to a range of on-site services, including case management, life skills training, and connections to healthcare and employment resources, all designed to support their journey toward stability and self-sufficiency. The center emphasizes a compassionate, community-focused approach, fostering an environment where clients can rebuild their lives with dignity, independence, and hope.
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\nFront Desk Associates serve as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, providing high-quality, culturally responsive, and consistent in-person and by-phone customer service in a diverse and busy environment. This role supports smooth office operations by handling calls, processing mail, monitoring access control, distributing supplies, and engaging guests. Front Desk Associates also provide resources and referrals to visitors and clients, contribute to maintaining office equipment, and act as first responders to on-site emergency situations. As the first YWCA representative clients and visitors encounter, a positive attitude and a professional appearance are essential, along with upholding the YWCA’s commitment to social justice and diversity.
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\nFull-time, part-time, and on-call positions are available.
\nThe front desk is open 24/7 – weekends, overnight, and holiday coverage is needed.
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\nPlease include your specific availability in your application, including how many hours per week you're interested in working.
","descriptionBodyPlain":"What You'll Do\n \nThe Edmonds New Start Center (EDNSC) is a new 24/7 Emergency Housing facility operated by the YWCA of Seattle, King, and Snohomish County, located in Edmonds, WA. The center provides safe, supportive housing for up to 45 individuals who are transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing. Clients have access to a range of on-site services, including case management, life skills training, and connections to healthcare and employment resources, all designed to support their journey toward stability and self-sufficiency. The center emphasizes a compassionate, community-focused approach, fostering an environment where clients can rebuild their lives with dignity, independence, and hope.\n \nFront Desk Associates serve as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, providing high-quality, culturally responsive, and consistent in-person and by-phone customer service in a diverse and busy environment. This role supports smooth office operations by handling calls, processing mail, monitoring access control, distributing supplies, and engaging guests. Front Desk Associates also provide resources and referrals to visitors and clients, contribute to maintaining office equipment, and act as first responders to on-site emergency situations. As the first YWCA representative clients and visitors encounter, a positive attitude and a professional appearance are essential, along with upholding the YWCA’s commitment to social justice and diversity.\n \nFull-time, part-time, and on-call positions are available. \nThe front desk is open 24/7 – weekends, overnight, and holiday coverage is needed.\n \nPlease include your specific availability in your application, including how many hours per week you're interested in working.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/ywcaworks/90fcd263-b56d-4d29-8f0e-5a46292d5039","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/ywcaworks/90fcd263-b56d-4d29-8f0e-5a46292d5039/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"As an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.\n \n\n\nYWCA encourages applicants with a variety of experiences to apply!\nAt 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.\n\nValuing 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.\n\nMental Health Considerations\nAll 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 trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employment\nYWCA Seattle King Snohomish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law Poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.\n\nFor more information \nContact us at careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.\n\n","additional":"As an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.
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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 trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.
Equal Opportunity Employment
For more information
Contact us at
careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.
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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
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\nThe Edmonds New Start Center (EDNSC) is a new 24/7 Emergency Housing facility operated by the YWCA of Seattle, King, and Snohomish County, located in Edmonds, WA. The center provides safe, supportive housing for up to 45 individuals who are transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing. Clients have access to a range of on-site services, including case management, life skills training, and connections to healthcare and employment resources, all designed to support their journey toward stability and self-sufficiency. The center emphasizes a compassionate, community-focused approach, fostering an environment where clients can rebuild their lives with dignity, independence, and hope.
\n
\nFront Desk Associates serve as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, providing high-quality, culturally responsive, and consistent in-person and by-phone customer service in a diverse and busy environment. This role supports smooth office operations by handling calls, processing mail, monitoring access control, distributing supplies, and engaging guests. Front Desk Associates also provide resources and referrals to visitors and clients, contribute to maintaining office equipment, and act as first responders to on-site emergency situations. As the first YWCA representative clients and visitors encounter, a positive attitude and professional appearance are essential, along with upholding the YWCA’s commitment to social justice and diversity.
\n
\nThis is an On-call position in a 24/7 role. The person filling this position needs to be flexible and available to cover shifts including daytime, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday hours.
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\nThis position has a social justice component that requires critical thinking through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principles of antiracism and grounding those principles in everyday work are required job skills and core values.
\n
\nAs an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.
\n
\nNote: This is an onsite position.
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\n\nSafety and Security\nMaintain working knowledge of fire, safety and disaster plans related to emergency situations and conditions. \nWork collaboratively with the security team to secure the front lobby and computer areas, following all site protocols regarding building and client safety.\nAbility to de-escalate conflicts or crises between clients and/or other individuals and directs them to appropriate staff who can provide next steps.\n\n
\n\nAdministrative Duties\nManage deliveries, mail, and shipment arrivals in accordance with applicable procedures.\nUnderstand and follow all policies in the EDNSC Staff Handbook as well as other YWCA policies and procedures.\nMaintain confidentiality, discretion and professionalism by not discussing staff, clients, or visitors with others.\n\n
\nThe duties listed above are representative of the essential functions of the position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
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\n* Continuously over 80% time; Frequently 20-80% time; and occasionally under 20% time
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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!
","openingPlain":"Why work with YWCA Seattle King Snohomish?\n \nYWCA 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.\n \nWe’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!\n\n\n\n","descriptionBody":"What You'll Do
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\nThe Edmonds New Start Center (EDNSC) is a new 24/7 Emergency Housing facility operated by the YWCA of Seattle, King, and Snohomish County, located in Edmonds, WA. The center provides safe, supportive housing for up to 45 individuals who are transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing. Clients have access to a range of on-site services, including case management, life skills training, and connections to healthcare and employment resources, all designed to support their journey toward stability and self-sufficiency. The center emphasizes a compassionate, community-focused approach, fostering an environment where clients can rebuild their lives with dignity, independence, and hope.
\n
\nFront Desk Associates serve as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, providing high-quality, culturally responsive, and consistent in-person and by-phone customer service in a diverse and busy environment. This role supports smooth office operations by handling calls, processing mail, monitoring access control, distributing supplies, and engaging guests. Front Desk Associates also provide resources and referrals to visitors and clients, contribute to maintaining office equipment, and act as first responders to on-site emergency situations. As the first YWCA representative clients and visitors encounter, a positive attitude and professional appearance are essential, along with upholding the YWCA’s commitment to social justice and diversity.
\n
\nThis is an On-call position in a 24/7 role. The person filling this position needs to be flexible and available to cover shifts including daytime, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday hours.
\n
\nThis position has a social justice component that requires critical thinking through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principles of antiracism and grounding those principles in everyday work are required job skills and core values.
\n
\nAs an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.
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\nNote: This is an onsite position.
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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 trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.
Equal Opportunity Employment
For more information
Contact us at
careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.
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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
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\nThe Edmonds New Start Center (EDNSC) is a new 24/7 Emergency Housing facility operated by the YWCA of Seattle, King, and Snohomish County, located in Edmonds, WA. The center provides safe, supportive housing for up to 45 individuals who are transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing. Clients have access to a range of on-site services, including case management, life skills training, and connections to healthcare and employment resources, all designed to support their journey toward stability and self-sufficiency. The center emphasizes a compassionate, community-focused approach, fostering an environment where clients can rebuild their lives with dignity, independence, and hope.
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\nFront Desk Associates serve as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, providing high-quality, culturally responsive, and consistent in-person and by-phone customer service in a diverse and busy environment. This role supports smooth office operations by handling calls, processing mail, monitoring access control, distributing supplies, and engaging guests. Front Desk Associates also provide resources and referrals to visitors and clients, contribute to maintaining office equipment, and act as first responders to on-site emergency situations. As the first YWCA representative clients and visitors encounter, a positive attitude and professional appearance are essential, along with upholding the YWCA’s commitment to social justice and diversity.
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\nThis is a Part-time position in a 24/7 role.
\nWe are looking to fill overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.
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\nThis position has a social justice component that requires critical thinking through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principles of antiracism and grounding those principles in everyday work are required job skills and core values.
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\nAs an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.
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\nNote: This is an onsite position.
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\n\nSafety and Security\nMaintain working knowledge of fire, safety and disaster plans related to emergency situations and conditions. \nWork collaboratively with the security team to secure the front lobby and computer areas, following all site protocols regarding building and client safety.\nAbility to de-escalate conflicts or crises between clients and/or other individuals and directs them to appropriate staff who can provide next steps.\n\n
\n\nAdministrative Duties\nManage deliveries, mail, and shipment arrivals in accordance with applicable procedures.\nUnderstand and follow all policies in the EDNSC Staff Handbook as well as other YWCA policies and procedures.\nMaintain confidentiality, discretion and professionalism by not discussing staff, clients, or visitors with others.\n\n
\nThe duties listed above are representative of the essential functions of the position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
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\n* Continuously over 80% time; Frequently 20-80% time; and occasionally under 20% time
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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!
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\nThe Edmonds New Start Center (EDNSC) is a new 24/7 Emergency Housing facility operated by the YWCA of Seattle, King, and Snohomish County, located in Edmonds, WA. The center provides safe, supportive housing for up to 45 individuals who are transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing. Clients have access to a range of on-site services, including case management, life skills training, and connections to healthcare and employment resources, all designed to support their journey toward stability and self-sufficiency. The center emphasizes a compassionate, community-focused approach, fostering an environment where clients can rebuild their lives with dignity, independence, and hope.
\n
\nFront Desk Associates serve as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, providing high-quality, culturally responsive, and consistent in-person and by-phone customer service in a diverse and busy environment. This role supports smooth office operations by handling calls, processing mail, monitoring access control, distributing supplies, and engaging guests. Front Desk Associates also provide resources and referrals to visitors and clients, contribute to maintaining office equipment, and act as first responders to on-site emergency situations. As the first YWCA representative clients and visitors encounter, a positive attitude and professional appearance are essential, along with upholding the YWCA’s commitment to social justice and diversity.
\n
\nThis is a Part-time position in a 24/7 role.
\nWe are looking to fill overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.
\n
\nThis position has a social justice component that requires critical thinking through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principles of antiracism and grounding those principles in everyday work are required job skills and core values.
\n
\nAs an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.
\n
\nNote: This is an onsite position.
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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 trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.
Equal Opportunity Employment
For more information
Contact us at
careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.
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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
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The Legal Advocate works within Gender-Based Violence Services at YWCA and provides culturally relevant services that are designed to meet the needs of survivors of domestic violence/sexual assault and commercial sexual exploitation (CSE). As a Legal Advocate, you will provide legal advocacy to adult survivors which may include support with protection orders, family law, CPS, housing navigation, safety planning, life skills, and employment. You will use a model of best practice trauma-informed advocacy with a strength-based approach.
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\nNote: This is an onsite position, with limited opportunities for remote work
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\n- Support clients in navigating the civil and legal systems including assistance with filing protection orders, breaking leases, relocations, CPS, and interactions with law enforcement
\n- Personally accompany clients to court and/or clerk’s office as needed
\n- Responds to referrals and calls within the required time frame
\n- Conducts intakes with new clients, including screening for eligibility and determining legal needs
\n- Provide legal and crisis intervention advocacy
\n- Collects and completed reporting and quarterly narratives using data and statistical information
\n- Develops and maintains relations with community partners and attends community meetings.
\n- Facilitate and create presentations that are relevant to associated partners and offer services
\n- Engage in community networking activities to both increase access to services for survivors furthest away from opportunity specifically Black and African American survivors.
\n- Maintain 20 hours of continuing education hours about advocacy-based Domestic Violence
\n- Actively engages in agency-wide Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) and strives for racially equitable outcomes; takes responsibility for creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming community by making room for populations who routinely encounter system oppression
\n- Development and implementing legal information sessions.
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\n- Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, or a related field with at least one (1) year of experience working with survivors of gender-based violence; OR two (2) to three (3) years of experience (professional or lived expertise) working with survivors of gender-based violence
\n- Knowledge of criminal and civil legal systems, including protection orders, family law, and related processes
\n- Strong advocacy skills and ability to navigate multiple systems (e.g., legal, housing, public benefits, CPS)
\n- Knowledge of community resources in King County and surrounding areas
\n- Demonstrated ability to manage crisis situations while maintaining professional boundaries
\n- Experience working with communities of color, with a demonstrated commitment to anti-racist practice and an understanding of how racism, culture, and systemic inequities—including the intersection of racism and poverty—impact survivors’ experiences
\n- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with community partners and multidisciplinary teams
\n- Strong organizational and documentation skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
\n- Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office and data entry systems
\n- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
\n- Ability to travel throughout King County; valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required
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\n- Hourly Pay Rate: Starting at $28.00
\n- Full time 40 hours per week
\n- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Classification: Non-exempt
\n- Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday and sick leave plans.
\n\n\n- At the time of hire, employees may choose to voluntarily enroll in the Fidelity 403b Plan. Typically, after two years of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund.
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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. In performing this job, the employee:
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\n- All positions at YWCA of Seattle | King | Snohomish are exposed to clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma in various forms including but not limited to: domestic violence, sexual violence, homelessness, unemployment, financial hardship, etc. As a result, staff are at risk of secondary trauma. Employees are encouraged to seek external support and maintain self-care when working indirectly or directly with clients
\n- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and community partners in person, by phone, and through written communication
\n- Ability to operate a computer and standard office equipment, including typing, data entry, and use of case management systems, for extended periods
\n- Ability to remain stationary for periods of time while completing documentation, virtual meetings, and administrative tasks
\n- Ability to move within office environments and community settings, including courts, partner agencies, and correctional facilities
\n- Ability to travel locally throughout King County to attend meetings, court hearings, outreach events, and client-related activities
\n- Ability to position oneself to access files, office equipment, and materials, which may include occasional reaching, bending, or lifting of light items (generally up to 10 pounds)
\n- Ability to respond to and manage situations that may involve heightened emotional or crisis conditions in a professional and supportive manner
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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!
","openingPlain":"Why work with YWCA Seattle King Snohomish?\n \nYWCA 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.\n \nWe’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!\n\n\n\n","descriptionBody":"What You'll Do
\n\n
The Legal Advocate works within Gender-Based Violence Services at YWCA and provides culturally relevant services that are designed to meet the needs of survivors of domestic violence/sexual assault and commercial sexual exploitation (CSE). As a Legal Advocate, you will provide legal advocacy to adult survivors which may include support with protection orders, family law, CPS, housing navigation, safety planning, life skills, and employment. You will use a model of best practice trauma-informed advocacy with a strength-based approach.
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\nNote: This is an onsite position, with limited opportunities for remote work
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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 trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.
Equal Opportunity Employment
For more information
Contact us at
careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.
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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
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\nSummary :
\nThe role of the Resource Navigator to assist and triage families and individuals who are currently experiencing homelessness in the Snohomish County area. The Resource Navigator conducts coordinated entry, vulnerability, and self-sufficiency assessments and helps clients develop action plans and aids in barrier removal to work toward housing stability.
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\nThis position has a social justice component that requires critical thinking through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principles of antiracism and grounding those principles in everyday work are required job skills and core values. As an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.
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\nHighly Recommended: Please submit your resume & cover letter for consideration
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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!
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\nThe role of the Resource Navigator to assist and triage families and individuals who are currently experiencing homelessness in the Snohomish County area. The Resource Navigator conducts coordinated entry, vulnerability, and self-sufficiency assessments and helps clients develop action plans and aids in barrier removal to work toward housing stability.
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\nThis position has a social justice component that requires critical thinking through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principles of antiracism and grounding those principles in everyday work are required job skills and core values. As an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.
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\nHighly Recommended: Please submit your resume & cover letter for consideration
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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
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Equal Opportunity Employment
For more information
Contact us at
careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.
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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
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The Edmonds New Start Center (EDNSC) is a new 24/7 Emergency Housing facility operated by the YWCA of Seattle, King, and Snohomish County, located in Edmonds, WA. The center provides safe, supportive housing for up to 45 individuals who are transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing. Clients have access to a range of on-site services, including case management, life skills training, and connections to healthcare and employment resources, all designed to support their journey toward stability and self-sufficiency. The center emphasizes a compassionate, community-focused approach, fostering an environment where clients can rebuild their lives with dignity, independence, and hope.
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A full time Landlord Engagement Specialist, hired part time at first, will provide housing search assistance, landlord engagement, unit recruiting, application support, and move-in coordination. During early operations this position will build a housing pipeline, supporting early lease-ups. As occupancy increases in the facility, this position will support a full caseload for rapid exits and retention. This position is rooted in a commitment to racial and social justice, acknowledging and addressing the challenges faced by everyone, especially BIPOC communities.
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This position has a social justice component that requires critical thinking through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principles of antiracism and grounding those principles in everyday work are required job skills and core values.
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As an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.
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Note: This is an onsite position.
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Landlord Engagement
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\n- Meet with clients to complete intake paperwork, review documentation to determine eligibility, and pertinent rental information.
\n- Establish and maintain positive relationships with local landlords to advocate for clients, addressing concerns related to rental history, credit issues, and previous evictions.
\n- Foster transparent communication with landlords and advocate for fair lease terms.
\n- Provide trauma-informed supportive services and advocacy around housing placement to expand housing options for clients and maintain housing placements.
\n- Resolve barriers that interfere with securing a rental lease and advocate with private landlords.
\n\n\n- Act as a liaison and mediator for housing issues that may arise.
\n- Attend and participate in meetings with Permanent Supportive Housing and Rapid Rehousing, the Landlord Engagement team, and service providers.
\n\n\n- Help prepare and distribute daily cold-prepared meals to clients at the New Start Center
\n- Maintains knowledge of YWCA client resources, services, and staff and can make appropriate inter-agency referrals.
\n- Maintains calm, caring and professional demeanor at all times, especially during stressful situations.
\n- Maintains confidentiality, discretion and professionalism by not discussing staff, clients, or visitors with others.
\n- Maintains proper client/staff relationship boundaries.
\n- Incorporate the YWCA’s Social Justice Initiative by understanding how racism, sexism, classism, and other oppressions intersect and are embedded in institutions.
\n- Treats all visitors, clients, staff, and volunteers with respect and dignity regardless of race, ethnic background, gender or socioeconomic background.
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\n Safety and Security
\n\n- Maintain working knowledge of fire, safety and disaster plans related to emergency situations and conditions.
\n\n\n- Follow emergency response guidelines, policies, and procedures.
\n\n\n- Ability to de-escalate conflicts or crises in the facility between clients and/or other individuals and directs them to appropriate staff who can provide next steps.
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\nAdministrative Duties
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\n- A Bachelor’s degree in social services or a related field
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\n\n\n- Comprehensive understanding of issues around homelessness, poverty and trauma, especially as they affect specific populations, including but not limited to veterans, families, the elderly & disabled, people who live with chronic mental illness, youth, LGBTQI people, immigrants & refugees, and people of color
\n- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with private landlords or property managers
\n- Experience negotiating lease terms, move-in conditions, or resolving landlord concerns
\n- Working knowledge of Fair Housing laws and tenant/landlord rights
\n- Experience advocating for, and supporting clients through housing search, application completion, lease-up, and move-in coordination
\n- Knowledge of rapid rehousing, housing first, or housing retention models preferred
\n- Familiarity with the Snohomish County and greater Puget Sound rental market, including barriers to access and landlord concerns
\n- Ability to travel locally for landlord outreach, unit viewings, and move-in coordination
\n- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
\n- Demonstrated conflict resolution and negotiation skills when working with landlords, property managers, and clients
\n- Experience managing a housing-focused caseload and prioritizing time-sensitive placement activities
\n- Basic computer literacy with ability to use Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Sharepoint
\n- Ability to engage external partners through a culturally responsive and anti-racist lens
\n- Ability to listen and respond appropriately to client and community needs, concerns, and complaints
\n- Ability to maintain calm, caring and professional demeanor (especially in stressful situations)
\n- Someone with experience working with individuals who are transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing is a bonus
\n- Demonstrated ability to interact with people of different cultures and backgrounds.
\n- Knowledge of and experience as a service provider with any of the following: cultural diversity issues, crisis intervention, victims of domestic violence, low-income housing, substance abuse, mental health, welfare rights, case management, or sexual assault
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\n- Hourly Rate: $28.00
\n- Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave plans
\n- At the time of hire, employees may choose to voluntarily enroll in the Fidelity 403b Plan.
\n- Typically, after (2) years of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund.
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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!
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The Edmonds New Start Center (EDNSC) is a new 24/7 Emergency Housing facility operated by the YWCA of Seattle, King, and Snohomish County, located in Edmonds, WA. The center provides safe, supportive housing for up to 45 individuals who are transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing. Clients have access to a range of on-site services, including case management, life skills training, and connections to healthcare and employment resources, all designed to support their journey toward stability and self-sufficiency. The center emphasizes a compassionate, community-focused approach, fostering an environment where clients can rebuild their lives with dignity, independence, and hope.
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A full time Landlord Engagement Specialist, hired part time at first, will provide housing search assistance, landlord engagement, unit recruiting, application support, and move-in coordination. During early operations this position will build a housing pipeline, supporting early lease-ups. As occupancy increases in the facility, this position will support a full caseload for rapid exits and retention. This position is rooted in a commitment to racial and social justice, acknowledging and addressing the challenges faced by everyone, especially BIPOC communities.
\n
\n
This position has a social justice component that requires critical thinking through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principles of antiracism and grounding those principles in everyday work are required job skills and core values.
\n
\n
As an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.
\n
\n
Note: This is an onsite position.
\n
#YWCAWORKS
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 trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.
Equal Opportunity Employment
For more information
Contact us at
careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.
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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
\nThe Edmonds New Start Center (EDNSC) is a new 24/7 Emergency Housing facility operated by the YWCA of Seattle, King, and Snohomish County, located in Edmonds, WA. The center provides safe, supportive housing for up to 45 individuals who are transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing. Clients have access to a range of on-site services, including case management, life skills training, and connections to healthcare and employment resources, all designed to support their journey toward stability and self-sufficiency. The center emphasizes a compassionate, community-focused approach, fostering an environment where clients can rebuild their lives with dignity, independence, and hope.
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\nLife Coaches will work with clients in an emergency housing setting to support their transition into permanent housing. Through comprehensive intake and individualized services—such as housing navigation and employment support—Life Coaches help clients overcome barriers to stability. The goal of onsite supportive services is to assist clients in reentering the workforce, building essential life skills, and securing permanent housing without returning to homelessness. Life Coaches are responsible for conducting intakes, setting and tracking client goals, connecting clients to community resources, facilitating life skills workshops, and monitoring progress toward long-term housing stability and self-sufficiency.
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\n\nSafety and Security\nMaintain working knowledge of fire, safety and disaster plans related to emergency situations and conditions. \nMaintain confidentiality of all clients, visitors, and staff by not giving out any information without Supervisor approval.\nAbility to de-escalate conflicts or crises between clients and/or other individuals and directs them to appropriate staff who can provide next steps.\n\n
\n\nAdministrative Duties\nMaintain accurate client records, including case notes, assessments, and progress reports.\nUnderstand and follow all policies in the EDNSC Staff Handbook as well as other YWCA policies and procedures.\n\n
\nThe duties listed above are representative of the essential functions of the position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
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\n\nAssociate's Degree in social services related field with at least five years of case management experience working with low-income homeless and chronically homeless.\nAny combination of skills and experience demonstrates the ability to perform this job effectively.\nComprehensive understanding of issues around homelessness, poverty and trauma, especially as they affect specific populations, including but not limited to veterans, families, the elderly & disabled, people who live with chronic mental illness, youth, LGBTQI people, immigrants & refugees, and people of color\nKnowledge of and/or 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\nKnowledge of services available in Snohomish County and the greater Puget Sound region for low-income individuals or those experiencing homelessness.\nStrong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple clients and tasks simultaneously.\nAttention to detail, oral and written communication organizing/time management, initiative, collaboration, ethics and integrity.\nBasic computer literacy with ability to use Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint.\nAbility to respond appropriately in emergency situations, including de-escalation, crisis response, and safety protocols.\nExperience working with culturally diverse populations, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, immigrants, refugees, and differently abled individuals.\nAbility to listen and respond appropriately to client needs and concerns.\nMaintain professional client/staff boundaries in accordance with YWCA Policy\nAbility to maintain calm, caring and professional demeanor (especially in stressful situations).\n"},{"text":"Hours, Rate, and Benefits","content":"\nHourly Rate: $28.00\nHours: 40 Hours per week\nExcellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave plans. For more information about our benefits, please visit: YWCA Careers & Benefits Information\nAt the time of hire, employees may enroll voluntarily in the Fidelity 403b Plan\nAfter two years of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund\n"},{"text":"Physical Requirements","content":"\nThe 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In performing this position, the employee:\nContinuously exchanges information through listening and talking with clients, agency staff, volunteers, and individuals in the community\nFrequently stands, walks, sits and climbs in performing duties in the workspace.\nFrequently reaches and grasps in using telephones, computers, fax machines and other office equipment and supplies.\nAll positions at YWCA of Seattle | King | Snohomish are exposed to clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma in various forms including but not limited to domestic violence, sexual violence, homelessness, unemployment, financial hardship, etc. As a result, staff are at risk of secondary trauma. Employees are encouraged to seek external support and maintain self-care when working indirectly or directly with clients.\nFrequently lifts and carries up to 5 lbs. of paperwork, files, and materials, occasionally up to 40 lbs. of food, hygiene supplies, clothing or other items.\nIn emergent situations able to move about the facility quickly following emergency protocols.\n\n
\n* Continuously over 80% time; Frequently 20-80% time; and occasionally under 20% time
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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!
","openingPlain":"Why work with YWCA Seattle King Snohomish?\n \nYWCA 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.\n \nWe’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!\n\n\n\n","descriptionBody":"What You'll Do
\nThe Edmonds New Start Center (EDNSC) is a new 24/7 Emergency Housing facility operated by the YWCA of Seattle, King, and Snohomish County, located in Edmonds, WA. The center provides safe, supportive housing for up to 45 individuals who are transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing. Clients have access to a range of on-site services, including case management, life skills training, and connections to healthcare and employment resources, all designed to support their journey toward stability and self-sufficiency. The center emphasizes a compassionate, community-focused approach, fostering an environment where clients can rebuild their lives with dignity, independence, and hope.
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\nLife Coaches will work with clients in an emergency housing setting to support their transition into permanent housing. Through comprehensive intake and individualized services—such as housing navigation and employment support—Life Coaches help clients overcome barriers to stability. The goal of onsite supportive services is to assist clients in reentering the workforce, building essential life skills, and securing permanent housing without returning to homelessness. Life Coaches are responsible for conducting intakes, setting and tracking client goals, connecting clients to community resources, facilitating life skills workshops, and monitoring progress toward long-term housing stability and self-sufficiency.
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\nWeekday Life Coaches will support a regular caseload of clients, while overnight and weekend Life Coaches will support all clients as needed. Please include your specific availability in your resume.
","descriptionBodyPlain":"What You'll Do\nThe Edmonds New Start Center (EDNSC) is a new 24/7 Emergency Housing facility operated by the YWCA of Seattle, King, and Snohomish County, located in Edmonds, WA. The center provides safe, supportive housing for up to 45 individuals who are transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing. Clients have access to a range of on-site services, including case management, life skills training, and connections to healthcare and employment resources, all designed to support their journey toward stability and self-sufficiency. The center emphasizes a compassionate, community-focused approach, fostering an environment where clients can rebuild their lives with dignity, independence, and hope.\n \nLife Coaches will work with clients in an emergency housing setting to support their transition into permanent housing. Through comprehensive intake and individualized services—such as housing navigation and employment support—Life Coaches help clients overcome barriers to stability. The goal of onsite supportive services is to assist clients in reentering the workforce, building essential life skills, and securing permanent housing without returning to homelessness. Life Coaches are responsible for conducting intakes, setting and tracking client goals, connecting clients to community resources, facilitating life skills workshops, and monitoring progress toward long-term housing stability and self-sufficiency. \n \nWeekday Life Coaches will support a regular caseload of clients, while overnight and weekend Life Coaches will support all clients as needed. Please include your specific availability in your resume.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/ywcaworks/866fe91b-e479-4957-a1b1-a20a3ec42f56","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/ywcaworks/866fe91b-e479-4957-a1b1-a20a3ec42f56/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"#LI-Onsite\n\n\nYWCA encourages applicants with a variety of experiences to apply!\nAt 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.\n\nValuing 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.\n\nMental Health Considerations\nAll 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 trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employment\nYWCA Seattle King Snohomish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law Poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.\n\nFor more information \nContact us at careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.\n\n","additional":"#LI-Onsite
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 trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.
Equal Opportunity Employment
For more information
Contact us at
careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.
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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
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\nYWCA owns and manages over twenty buildings in King & Snohomish County. The Facilities Technician will be responsible for maintaining multiple aspects of facility maintenance for the diverse portfolio of YWCA buildings. You will also use a variety of skills to perform common duties which assure the safety of our tenants and staff. You will help oversee the general and detailed maintenance program as well as working closely with fellow staff and vendors to provide critical coordination, communication and information for the safe and efficient functioning of facilities and housing.
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\nThis position has a social justice component that will require critical thinking around how the external systems impact the work that we are doing through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principals of antiracism work 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.
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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!
","openingPlain":"Why work with YWCA Seattle King Snohomish?\n \nYWCA 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.\n \nWe’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!\n\n\n\n","descriptionBody":"What You'll Do
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\nYWCA owns and manages over twenty buildings in King & Snohomish County. The Facilities Technician will be responsible for maintaining multiple aspects of facility maintenance for the diverse portfolio of YWCA buildings. You will also use a variety of skills to perform common duties which assure the safety of our tenants and staff. You will help oversee the general and detailed maintenance program as well as working closely with fellow staff and vendors to provide critical coordination, communication and information for the safe and efficient functioning of facilities and housing.
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\nThis position has a social justice component that will require critical thinking around how the external systems impact the work that we are doing through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principals of antiracism work 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.
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","descriptionBodyPlain":"What You'll Do\n \nYWCA owns and manages over twenty buildings in King & Snohomish County. The Facilities Technician will be responsible for maintaining multiple aspects of facility maintenance for the diverse portfolio of YWCA buildings. You will also use a variety of skills to perform common duties which assure the safety of our tenants and staff. You will help oversee the general and detailed maintenance program as well as working closely with fellow staff and vendors to provide critical coordination, communication and information for the safe and efficient functioning of facilities and housing.\n \nThis position has a social justice component that will require critical thinking around how the external systems impact the work that we are doing through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principals of antiracism work 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.\n \n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/ywcaworks/d316e30b-4dd9-47c2-9f27-99ebacd38b7b","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/ywcaworks/d316e30b-4dd9-47c2-9f27-99ebacd38b7b/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"#LI-Onsite\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nYWCA encourages applicants with a variety of experiences to apply!\nAt 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.\n\nValuing 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.\n\nMental Health Considerations\nAll 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 trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employment\nYWCA Seattle King Snohomish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law Poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.\n\nFor more information \nContact us at careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.\n\n","additional":"#LI-Onsite
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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 trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.
Equal Opportunity Employment
For more information
Contact us at
careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.
","categories":{"commitment":"Part-Time","department":"Housing Services","location":"Maple Valley, WA","team":"Parent/Family Reunification","allLocations":["Maple Valley, WA"]},"createdAt":1734048339724,"descriptionPlain":"Why work with YWCA Seattle King Snohomish?\n \nYWCA 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.\n \nWe’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!\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Do\n \nYou will be part of a dynamic and talented team of professionals dedicated to the highest standards of excellence and quality human services. The position provides transportation to the residents of the YWCA’s Passage Point Homes to transit connections for personal appointments, shopping trips, recreational outings, etc. The position also provides operational and administrative support for the Passage Point Program including answering phones, guest services, transportation coordination, and security support.\n \nThe YWCA Passage Point is a supportive housing site with services designed to assist residents who are transitioning from incarceration into the Renton/Issaquah/Maple Valley community. All residents are committed to working toward housing stability and reunification with their children.\n \nThis position has a social justice component that requires critical thinking through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principals of antiracism and grounding those principles in everyday work are required job skills and core values.\n","description":"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
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\nYou will be part of a dynamic and talented team of professionals dedicated to the highest standards of excellence and quality human services. The position provides transportation to the residents of the YWCA’s Passage Point Homes to transit connections for personal appointments, shopping trips, recreational outings, etc. The position also provides operational and administrative support for the Passage Point Program including answering phones, guest services, transportation coordination, and security support.
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\nThe YWCA Passage Point is a supportive housing site with services designed to assist residents who are transitioning from incarceration into the Renton/Issaquah/Maple Valley community. All residents are committed to working toward housing stability and reunification with their children.
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\nThis position has a social justice component that requires critical thinking through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principals of antiracism and grounding those principles in everyday work are required job skills and core values.
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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!
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\nYou will be part of a dynamic and talented team of professionals dedicated to the highest standards of excellence and quality human services. The position provides transportation to the residents of the YWCA’s Passage Point Homes to transit connections for personal appointments, shopping trips, recreational outings, etc. The position also provides operational and administrative support for the Passage Point Program including answering phones, guest services, transportation coordination, and security support.
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\nThe YWCA Passage Point is a supportive housing site with services designed to assist residents who are transitioning from incarceration into the Renton/Issaquah/Maple Valley community. All residents are committed to working toward housing stability and reunification with their children.
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\nThis position has a social justice component that requires critical thinking through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principals of antiracism and grounding those principles in everyday work are required job skills and core values.
","descriptionBodyPlain":"What You'll Do\n \nYou will be part of a dynamic and talented team of professionals dedicated to the highest standards of excellence and quality human services. The position provides transportation to the residents of the YWCA’s Passage Point Homes to transit connections for personal appointments, shopping trips, recreational outings, etc. The position also provides operational and administrative support for the Passage Point Program including answering phones, guest services, transportation coordination, and security support.\n \nThe YWCA Passage Point is a supportive housing site with services designed to assist residents who are transitioning from incarceration into the Renton/Issaquah/Maple Valley community. All residents are committed to working toward housing stability and reunification with their children.\n \nThis position has a social justice component that requires critical thinking through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principals of antiracism and grounding those principles in everyday work are required job skills and core values.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/ywcaworks/e160960b-f0d9-42f5-adb8-3864e61c84ab","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/ywcaworks/e160960b-f0d9-42f5-adb8-3864e61c84ab/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"#LI-Onsite\n \n\n\nYWCA encourages applicants with a variety of experiences to apply!\nAt 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.\n\nValuing 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.\n\nMental Health Considerations\nAll 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 trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employment\nYWCA Seattle King Snohomish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law Poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.\n\nFor more information \nContact us at careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.\n\n","additional":"#LI-Onsite
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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 trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.
Equal Opportunity Employment
For more information
Contact us at
careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.
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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
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\nThe SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) Case Manager will work closely with Homeless and Formerly Homeless Veterans and their Families and is part of the YWCA’s Specialized and Integrated Services Division. Case managers will identify and engage with current and previously homeless families to assist them in obtaining and retaining permanent affordable housing. This will require establishing effective case management relationships with formerly homeless veterans and homeless veteran families, building relationships with property managers and other social service providers in coordination with the SSVF Program Manager I.
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\nThis position assists in connecting families to supportive services to help ensure success in permanent housing. This position will be expected to respond to crisis situations which could result in loss of permanent housing if not resolved. This position has a caseload of families seeking housing as well as families experiencing difficulty in maintaining housing. SSVF case managers will provide engagement and outreach in conjunction with the SSVF Outreach Intake Specialist.
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\nThe YWCA has a reputation for providing culturally competent services with particular emphasis on serving homeless and low-income families. Valuing diversity and championing anti-racism policy in program delivery are core values.
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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!
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\nThe SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) Case Manager will work closely with Homeless and Formerly Homeless Veterans and their Families and is part of the YWCA’s Specialized and Integrated Services Division. Case managers will identify and engage with current and previously homeless families to assist them in obtaining and retaining permanent affordable housing. This will require establishing effective case management relationships with formerly homeless veterans and homeless veteran families, building relationships with property managers and other social service providers in coordination with the SSVF Program Manager I.
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\nThis position assists in connecting families to supportive services to help ensure success in permanent housing. This position will be expected to respond to crisis situations which could result in loss of permanent housing if not resolved. This position has a caseload of families seeking housing as well as families experiencing difficulty in maintaining housing. SSVF case managers will provide engagement and outreach in conjunction with the SSVF Outreach Intake Specialist.
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\nThe YWCA has a reputation for providing culturally competent services with particular emphasis on serving homeless and low-income families. Valuing diversity and championing anti-racism policy in program delivery are core values.
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