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
The Early Learning Specialist is responsible for providing home visits to families with young children within the YWCA’s Family Housing programs which range from an extended shelter program with integrated services for homeless families to transitional housing and permanent housing. This position has a social justice component that requires critical thinking through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty.
Scheduling: Open to flexible schedules, open to evenings and weekends
NOTE: Please know this position will require independent travel throughout King County
Expectations of your role:
85% of your time will be spent traveling to and from home visitsModel how to use books and educational toys for generating enthusiasm for learning and verbal interactions.Provide two visits per week for our core families with children age 16 months to 4 years old and home-based childcare programMaintain and manage a caseload of 11-12 families monthly including ongoing recruitment to ensure a full rosterMaintain accurate and up to date files and data for your case load Work hours convenient for the parents and children being visited, flexibility in schedulingProvide age and culturally competent servicesMust meet outcomes for services delivery and provide documentation Apply strength-based model as a method of delivering services for all familiesAttend weekly team meeting with Site Coordinator and other parent child home visitorsAttend training for the Parent Child Home visiting program provided by the Site Coordinator or National Center for Parent Child Home Visitor Program
Must have's to be successful:
Must have valid Washington State Driver License, personal vehicle, insurance, and an acceptable driving record. No more than 2 moving violation within a year period and no accidents within 3 years.Experience working with young childrenKnowledge of child developmentMust have experience doing community outreach Bilingual - Somali speaking preferredExperience managing and maintaining dataAbility to make home visits as needed and to maintain confidentialityAbility to work flexible hours including weekends when necessaryDemonstrated knowledge and skills of basic computer competencies such as emailing and calendaringFamiliarity with Microsoft Office productsAbility and willingness to work independently and as part of a team and to make sound judgments without on-site supervisionExperience working effectively & respectfully in a multicultural setting; thorough understanding of culturally specific communityExperience working with communities of color and people from different cultures other than your ownDemonstrated commitment to anti-racist principlesDemonstrated understanding of the intersection of racism and poverty
Hours, Rate, and Benefits
Hourly Rate: $25.00Hours: 40Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave plans. For more information about our benefits, please visit: YWCA Careers & Benefits Information.At the time of hire, employees may enroll voluntarily in the Fidelity 403b Plan After two years of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund
Physical Requirements
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*Continuously = Over 80% of the time * Frequently = 20-80% * Occasionally = Under 20%
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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
For more information
Contact us at
careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.
