Homeless Outreach Coordinator

Job description

Safe, habitable, and affordable housing is a basic need. The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (ULMS) Housing Department provides direct service programs and resources to individuals and families through shelters, transitional housing, rental assistance, and homeownership programs.

The Homeless Outreach Coordinator is responsible for providing outreach and referral services specifically to homeless individuals and families of color and connecting them to internal and external services to transition them from the street into safe affordable shelter.

This role plans events, gives presentations, and utilizes other effective marketing tactics to increase trust, aid the homeless, and refer them to the ULMS Intake process.

This position provides case management and support to program participants.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

• 2 years direct experience working with individuals who face challenges and barriers including homelessness
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrates cultural competency and sensitivity to the needs of adults with multiple challenges
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of audiences
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including late nights and weekends

Most Benefits will take effect on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period

• Medical - $8,325 per year
• Dental - $570 per year
• Vision - $65.04 per year
• Group Life & ADD - $39.90 per year
• Employee Assistance Program - $37.80 per year
• 403(b) retirement - $100 per month
• LinkedIn Learning Account
• Professional Development Funds up to $1500 per year for approved professional development activities

Paid Time Off

• 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during first 24 months of employment
• 9 annual personal holiday / health and wellness days*
• 11 paid holidays

WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave 0.8% of salary - 100% employer paid

Workers Compensation Coverage - $395.20 - $3,591.33 per year (depending on class code)

Taxes 9.8% of salary

At Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, we don’t just accept difference we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our program participants, and our community.

ULMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.