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: This is a Full-Time Temporary (3-6 months) position. 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 visits
Model 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 program
Maintain and manage a caseload of 11-12 families monthly including ongoing recruitment to ensure a full roster
Maintain accurate and up to date files and data for your case load
Work hours convenient for the parents and children being visited, flexibility in scheduling
Provide age and culturally competent services
Must meet outcomes for services delivery and provide documentation
Apply strength-based model as a method of delivering services for all families
Attend weekly team meeting with Site Coordinator and other parent child home visitors
Attend 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 children and knowledge of child development
Must have experience doing community outreach
Bilingual - Spanish speaking preferred
Ability to make home visits as needed and to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends when necessary
Demonstrated knowledge and skills of basic computer competencies such as emailing and calendaring
Ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a team and to make sound judgments without on-site supervision
Experience working effectively & respectfully in a multicultural setting; thorough understanding of culturally specific community
Experience working with communities of color and people from different cultures other than your own
Hours, Rate, and Benefits
Hourly Rate: $25.00
Hours: 40
As a temporary employee, you will earn Sick & Safe Leave. For more information about our benefits, please visit: YWCA Careers & Benefits Information.
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%
Additional Information
#LI-Onsite
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.
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