Family Support Coach

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee is regularly required to stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 lbs. frequently. Items that are over 25 lbs. must be lifted, carried, pushed, pulled, or moved with proper equipment for assistance (dolly) and proper safety procedures must also be followed.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in a general office environment as well as an outdoor environment. Possible exposure to weather—heat, wet, cold, wind, and noise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or associate degree in social work or related field.
• 3+ years’ professional work (or other relevant) experience
• Demonstrated work experience in mental health settings, particularly with adult populations experiencing mental health challenges, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other diagnoses
• Ability to build rapport and maintain supportive, professional relationships with adult clients navigating mental health conditions.
• Dependable personal transportation is required.
• Valid Washington Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance required.
• Must maintain case notes in a timely manner.
• Computer literacy skills.

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Be compassionate and open minded to the varying needs of participants.
• Use trauma informed approaches while accompanying participants on their personal journeys.
• Be motivational to encourage residents to follow their goals and recognize and celebrate successes at all levels.
• Critical thinking and problem solving to determine the best plan for each participant.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate with residents of all ages and backgrounds, external partners, and other departments in the agency.
• Flexibility to manage a case load of varying needs, backgrounds, experiences, and situations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work with individuals of varying skills and backgrounds.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work some evenings.

We at Housing Hope embrace and practice a high standard of diversity and inclusion and strive for equity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, sex, age, status in regard to public assistance, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.