Family Advocate, Project Reunite

Responsibilities

• Note: This is not a hybrid role - it requires 100% onsite presence.
• 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
• Equal Opportunity Employment
• YWCA 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.
• For more information
• Contact us at careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.

Requirements

• 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 position, the employee:
• All 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.
• This is not a hybrid position - requires 100% onsite presence at program locations.
• Ability to move throughout a multi-level residential building, including stairwells, during home visits and unit checks.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while meeting with clients, completing documentation, or participating in meetings.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move items up to 30 pounds (such as donated furniture, supplies, or resource materials).
• Ability to perform occasional bending, reaching, and kneeling when assisting clients with housing setup or unit inspections.
• Ability to travel between agency sites and community partner locations.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency or safety situations, including navigating stairs during drills.
• Ability to use standard office equipment (computer, phone, copier, etc.) for extended periods with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work within environments that may include noise, strong odors, or clutter.
• Ability to complete tasks in outdoor conditions when escorting clients or meeting service providers on-site.
• *Continuously = Over 80% of the time * Frequently = 20-80% * Occasionally = Under 20%

Additional Information

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!

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