Family Advocate, Project Reunite

Job Description

Job 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

At YWCA, we believe that strong families are the foundation of strong communities. The Project Reunite Family Advocate provides structured, goal-oriented casework to families residing in transitional housing who are currently engaged in the DCFY system and working toward reunification. This role supports family members experiencing substance use disorder challenges and coordinates supportive services during their participation in the program.

 

Note: This is not a hybrid role — it requires 100% onsite presence .

Expectations of your role:

• Complete program intakes and determine eligibility for transitional housing.
• Provide casework to residents with the required level of weekly contact.
• Assess physical, emotional, educational, and emergency needs to support emotional and economic stability.
• Assist clients in developing and carrying out individual goals with an emphasis on self-sufficiency, including monitoring sobriety goals and progression.
• Support families working toward reunification, coordinating communication and resource planning as needed.
• Help clients develop realistic short- and long-term financial plans and household budgets.
• Educate clients on relevant financial and community resources.
• Ensure clients follow program guidelines and expectations.
• Arrange necessary communication with agencies and individuals to help secure income, stability, and housing.
• Network with other service providers to advocate for clients and establish strong referral pathways.
• Conduct exit interviews to gather feedback and reinforce long-term plans.
• Provide follow-up case management for exited clients, including tracking outcomes for up to six months.
• Conduct in-home visits in a multi-level apartment complex as needed.

Program Support / Administrative

• Maintain accurate records, statistics, case notes, and required reporting.
• Participate in agency, department, and committee meetings.
• Perform phone screenings and in-person intake interviews; assess appropriateness of applicants.
• Participate in department projects to improve program efficiency and client experience.
• Attend assigned trainings to increase knowledge and skill.
• Other duties as assigned.

Property Management Support

• Screen prospective tenants/clients, coordinate unit vacancies, and maintain drop-in office hours.
• Collect and submit maintenance requests; coordinate with maintenance to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate furniture donations for client move-ins.
• Support fire safety and emergency drill compliance.
• Provide assistance in setting up utilities and related services for tenants.
• Schedule unit cleaning, painting, floor care, and repairs as needed.

 

Must have's to be successful:

• Minimum of (2) years of direct social service experience working with low-income and/or homeless families.
• Kn owledge of affordable public and private housing resources in Snohomish County.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, making sound judgments with limited supervision.
• Strong oral/written communication, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
• Commitment to diversity and to working with homeless families.
• Any combination of experience and skills demonstrates the ability to perform this job effectively.

 

Preferred

• Knowledge of and experience as a service provider in any of the following areas:
  • Crisis intervention
  • Domestic violence
  • Child abuse
  • Substance use
  • Mental health
  • Welfare rights
  • Case management
  • Sexual assault support
  • Employment services
  • Child development and positive parenting skills
• Experience in emergency shelters, transitional housing, or other residential settings.

Hours, Rate, and Benefits

• Non-Exempt, Hourly Rate: $28.00 
• 40 hours per week
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Classification: Exempt position.
• Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave plans.
• 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 with a 14% employer contribution.

Physical 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 \u007C King \u007C 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%

   

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

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 View email address on us.fitly.work with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.