Overview

Our Commitment to EquityThe Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Job Summary

Arcadia Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) provides long-term housing with a non-time-limited stay that is affordable, and independent, paired with supportive services to help participants retain stable housing. This role supports 15 clients with disabling conditions offering individually-tailored services such as client engagement, assisting clients with housing applications, assessment of client strengths and obstacles, safety planning and assessment, individualized goal planning, linkages with community supports including behavioral health services, care coordination with other service providers, life skills-building, assistance applying for public benefits, connections with employment and training opportunities, job coaching, assistance with social support and enhancing social networks. This role also provides property-based services that coordinate on-site activities and workshops. Resident Services promote resiliency and stability through community asset building. Examples of Resident Services include employment programs, adult education programs, community safety, language access, cooking classes, budgeting workshops; classes and activities are based on resident needs. The PSH includes:

• Shared spaces with a total capacity of three clients sharing common areas, kitchen and bathroom.• Five-unit complex, with three bedrooms and one bathroom per unit, allowing up to 15 participants at any given time. • Four upstairs units have bedrooms with a shared common room space that varies between 731 square feet to 910 square feet.• Downstairs ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) unit bedrooms vary between 113 and 117 square feet, with a common space of 728 square feet, no elevator on site.• All common areas are equipped with a kitchenette and there are laundry services available on both levels for tenants to utilize.

This position is located in Auburn, Washington.

This position is with the Y Social Impact Center, the social services branch of YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS). The mission of the Social Impact Center is to accelerate young people’s ability to build safe, successful, and happy lives. Every year, we serve 5,000 children, youth, young adults, and families across King County with programs that aim to strengthen young people’s ability to develop to their fullest potential through four strategies: reducing risk factors; navigating systems towards successful life transition; ensuring stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center Y’s programs include housing, behavioral health, foster care licensing, violence prevention, education, and employment. Many of the young people we serve have had involvement in the foster care, criminal justice system, and/or homelessness systems.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time hourly position with an anticipated schedule of: 12p-8pm Swing shift Tuesday - Saturday.

What You Will Get From Working at The Y

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

• Retirement with generous employer contributions

• Free access to mental health resources

• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO)

• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs

  Hiring Range: $24.00 – $27.00/hour

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized services to youth and young adults in education, employment/career development, housing, technology, or other designated field and supports them in achieving their goals.Build strong relationships with Y program participants to effectively provide quality services.

• Develops individualized, strengths-based, youth-driven service plans.

• Must understand contract/grant terms and conditions to ensure program outcome requirements are met and services rendered to young adults appropriately.

• Researches best practices in field; creates and maintains specialized resource library.

• Maintains clear, professional, timely participant contact notes, service plans, progress updates, outcomes, and other documentation in designated databases.

• Teaches life skills, job readiness or other subject matter individually and/or in groups, often experientially.

• Teams effectively and collaboratively with YMCA staff and/or community partners to plan and facilitate activities, including visits to related resources in the community.

• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with funding liaisons, other service providers, businesses and/or educational institutions as related to specialized services.

• Supports participant success in key domains such as safe and stable housing, permanent connections to supportive adults, education and employment, health and well-being, and life skills.

• May assist with program coordination or other activities related to job focus.

• Participates in YMCA annual fundraising campaign to engage community members in volunteerism and philanthropic support for the Y mission.

  Code of Conduct for Applicants (https://seattleymca.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=191063&hashed=999166779)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree* in psychology, social work or related social services field or equivalent experience, Masters preferred. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.

• Experience working with teens or young adults in employment, foster care, group care, housing, education, juvenile justice, anti-poverty, vocational support, mental health, chemical dependency and/or homelessness fields.

• Ability to teach effective independence skills for a variety of learning styles and to plan supportive activities.

• Strong youth engagement and relationship-building skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Ability to transport self and client(s) in a safe and effective manner, and to meet clients at community locations; proof of adequate vehicle insurance coverage is required, or ability to travel to areas without public transportation.

• Current state approved First Aid and CPR certification.**

• Current approved HIV blood borne pathogens training.**

• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

  • Some Case Manager positions required Bachelor's degree or higher.

  ** Within 30 days of employment or first available training.

  Our Commitment

  The YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

  We are a drug & alcohol-free workplace; all job offers are contingent on the results of a background check and (on applicable jobs) drug screening, including screening for marijuana. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.

  If you need assistance of any kind with the application process, reach out to recruiting@seattleymca.org or the HR department at 206.382.5082.