Jobs

YWCA Passage Point is a program designed to address one of the sources of homelessness in King County – discharge into the community of persons who have been incarcerated and who, upon release, are without decent, safe housing. All residents must be committed to working toward housing stability and reunification. The unique aspects of Passage Point include its program goals: to reduce recidivism, end homelessness and reunite children with their parents. For that reason, Passage Point is much more than a place providing affordable housing – it is an opportunity to start life in the community with support and encouragement and directed by the specific needs. This Re-Entry Life Coach will provide intensive, strength-based case management services to parents with multiple barriers who need supportive services in order to attain their personal and housing goals. The Re-Entry Life Coach is a member of the YWCA’S Homeless Initiative Department, which is a part of the Specialized and Integrated Services Division. This Division has a reputation in the community for providing culturally competent services with particular emphasis on serving homeless and low-income families and individuals. 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.

This full-time role offers a 4-day, 32-hour workweek plus 8 hours of company-sponsored time, maintaining pay for 40 hours per week. The position focuses on outreach and prevention work with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth, including organizing events, facilitating trainings, and promoting anti-oppression and social justice principles. Lived experience as a BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ youth or ally is required, along with experience in youth engagement, prevention strategies, and strong advocacy and communication skills.

The SafeChoice Part-Time Shelter Advocate provides trauma-informed, survivor-centered advocacy and support for individuals impacted by domestic violence in an emergency shelter setting. This role involves direct service advocacy, facility support (such as room turnovers and donation management), and coverage for evening shifts, with a strong emphasis on social justice and cultural responsiveness. Candidates should have experience in empowerment-based advocacy, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

The Domestic Violence Program Director is responsible for overseeing operations of all administrative functions and services, including oversight of the 24-hour staff team.

The DVHRT Specialist provides long-term advocacy for domestic violence survivors at high risk of lethality, offering crisis intervention, safety planning, emotional support, legal advocacy, and referrals. The role involves close collaboration with community partners such as law enforcement and legal aid to monitor survivor safety, while embedding anti-racism and social justice principles in all aspects of the work. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with experience in domestic violence and legal advocacy.

The SafeChoice Shelter Overnight On-Call Advocate provides trauma-informed, survivor-centered support to individuals impacted by domestic violence in an emergency shelter setting. This on-call role covers overnight shifts (and occasionally day or swing shifts) when regular staff are unavailable, offering advocacy, crisis intervention, and resource connection while maintaining a safe and organized environment. The position emphasizes social justice, cultural responsiveness, and anti-racism principles in all interactions.

The primary responsibility of the Shelter Life Coach is to serve families experiencing homelessness by providing time-limited emergency shelter, along with enhanced services focused on employment, support with housing search and placement to help secure permanent housing.

The Hickman House joint component transitional housing and rapid rehousing program provides confidential housing services to survivors of domestic violence and their children. The Administrative Assistant (AA) position is the first point of contact for the office, both in person and on the phone. The AA is responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to the program, and advocate staff, and will require work hours to include 1 evening per week. This position will manage sensitive and detailed information and requires someone who is organized with great attention to detail and can multi-task. The AA will also drive a vehicle at times to attend meetings, pick up donations, and complete administrative errands and tasks.