YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish
Landlord Engagement Specialist
YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish, Everett, Washington, us, 98213
About 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 and 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 YWCA’s Landlord Engagement Project creates pathways to housing for families in need, while working side by side with landlords to increase access to rental homes across Snohomish County. In this role, the Landlord Engagement Specialist receives referrals from Snohomish County’s Rapid Rehousing, Housing Navigators, and Permanent Supportive Housing providers to help households secure a home. The Specialist also helps landlords understand the program’s efforts to end homelessness and provides resources that support both landlords and tenants in achieving successful placement and long‑term housing stability. In addition, the Specialist works with partners to problem‑solve housing challenges for families facing significant barriers to finding and keeping housing. This position carries a social justice component that invites critical reflection on how external systems, including racism and poverty, affect housing access. Valuing diversity and advancing anti‑racism are central to this work, and as an equal‑opportunity employer we strongly encourage people of color to apply. This position is also a strong fit for retired real‑estate agents, apartment or property managers, or individuals familiar with the rental market, fair housing, and private or corporate landlord operations. Responsibilities
Process referrals from community agencies. Meet with program participants referred to by partners to complete intake paperwork, gather eligibility documentation and pertinent rental information. Complete intake eligibility criteria for participants, including referral form, income and homeless verification and backup documentation. Review referrals, create and maintain concise confidential files to gather statistics and provide monthly narrative reports. Maintain file case notes and input HMIS service data. Work with program participants and partners to eliminate any barriers to securing housing. Research private, small and large corporate property management within Snohomish County and coordinate with staff to schedule introductory meetings with landlords and property managers. Maintain landlord relationships and assist to keep database on properties and landlord contacts. Develop outreach materials and agreements with landlords that will provide rental units to help homeless clients access and maintain permanent housing. Act as a liaison and mediator for housing issues that may arise. Participate in PSH, RRH and Navigators service provider meetings and homelessness committees and work groups as time permits. Coordinate with and support the LES Manager in the design and implementation of a Snohomish County Landlord Convening. Meet weekly with the Landlord Engagement Team. Implement all work by incorporating the YWCA’s Social Justice Initiative by understanding how racism, sexism, classism and other oppressions intersect and are embedded in all institutions and systems. Show demonstrated ability to interact with people of different cultures. Continue search for understanding of racial, gender and class equity. Adhere to all volunteer services protocol relative to volunteer usage, recognition and monitoring. Works alongside volunteers, where applicable. Assure that volunteers are treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, ethnic background, gender or socioeconomic background. Other duties as assigned. Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or minimum of 3 years of experience in property management, housing management, and/or real estate required, including negotiation and advocacy. Experience within the working community a plus. Knowledge of local housing services such as Rapid Re‑housing, low‑income and affordable housing programs. Experience working with communities of color. Knowledge of issues surrounding homelessness, poverty, domestic violence, racism, substance abuse, mental illness and affordable housing. Knowledge of fair housing and rental market in the community. Proficiency in Word and Excel. Experience with or ability to learn the Client Track database, HMIS and online data reporting systems. Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to take direction. Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and flexible schedule. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to provide creative solutions. Demonstrated understanding of the intersection of racism and poverty. Core competencies expected: Social justice advocacy, planning & organizing (time management), negotiation, problem solving, fostering diversity, ethics & integrity, collaboration, attention to detail. Hours, Rate, and Benefits
Hourly Rate: $26.50 – $28.00 Hours: 20 per week For 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
Work is primarily done in an office environment and community locations but travel to agency office sites and meetings is frequently required. Continuously exchanges information through listening and talking with clients, agency staff, employers, other individuals in the community. Frequently reaches and grasps in using telephones, computers, fax machines and other office equipment and supplies, stands, walks, sits, and climbs in performing duties in the office. Frequently lifts and carries up to 5 lbs. of paperwork, files, and class materials, occasionally up to 40 lbs. Occasionally kneels, bends, pushes and pulls in obtaining files in drawers. 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
YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law Poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement. Contact
Contact us at careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.
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YWCA SKS is the region’s largest non‑profit organization with a 120+ year legacy, focused on the needs of women and 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 YWCA’s Landlord Engagement Project creates pathways to housing for families in need, while working side by side with landlords to increase access to rental homes across Snohomish County. In this role, the Landlord Engagement Specialist receives referrals from Snohomish County’s Rapid Rehousing, Housing Navigators, and Permanent Supportive Housing providers to help households secure a home. The Specialist also helps landlords understand the program’s efforts to end homelessness and provides resources that support both landlords and tenants in achieving successful placement and long‑term housing stability. In addition, the Specialist works with partners to problem‑solve housing challenges for families facing significant barriers to finding and keeping housing. This position carries a social justice component that invites critical reflection on how external systems, including racism and poverty, affect housing access. Valuing diversity and advancing anti‑racism are central to this work, and as an equal‑opportunity employer we strongly encourage people of color to apply. This position is also a strong fit for retired real‑estate agents, apartment or property managers, or individuals familiar with the rental market, fair housing, and private or corporate landlord operations. Responsibilities
Process referrals from community agencies. Meet with program participants referred to by partners to complete intake paperwork, gather eligibility documentation and pertinent rental information. Complete intake eligibility criteria for participants, including referral form, income and homeless verification and backup documentation. Review referrals, create and maintain concise confidential files to gather statistics and provide monthly narrative reports. Maintain file case notes and input HMIS service data. Work with program participants and partners to eliminate any barriers to securing housing. Research private, small and large corporate property management within Snohomish County and coordinate with staff to schedule introductory meetings with landlords and property managers. Maintain landlord relationships and assist to keep database on properties and landlord contacts. Develop outreach materials and agreements with landlords that will provide rental units to help homeless clients access and maintain permanent housing. Act as a liaison and mediator for housing issues that may arise. Participate in PSH, RRH and Navigators service provider meetings and homelessness committees and work groups as time permits. Coordinate with and support the LES Manager in the design and implementation of a Snohomish County Landlord Convening. Meet weekly with the Landlord Engagement Team. Implement all work by incorporating the YWCA’s Social Justice Initiative by understanding how racism, sexism, classism and other oppressions intersect and are embedded in all institutions and systems. Show demonstrated ability to interact with people of different cultures. Continue search for understanding of racial, gender and class equity. Adhere to all volunteer services protocol relative to volunteer usage, recognition and monitoring. Works alongside volunteers, where applicable. Assure that volunteers are treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, ethnic background, gender or socioeconomic background. Other duties as assigned. Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or minimum of 3 years of experience in property management, housing management, and/or real estate required, including negotiation and advocacy. Experience within the working community a plus. Knowledge of local housing services such as Rapid Re‑housing, low‑income and affordable housing programs. Experience working with communities of color. Knowledge of issues surrounding homelessness, poverty, domestic violence, racism, substance abuse, mental illness and affordable housing. Knowledge of fair housing and rental market in the community. Proficiency in Word and Excel. Experience with or ability to learn the Client Track database, HMIS and online data reporting systems. Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to take direction. Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and flexible schedule. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to provide creative solutions. Demonstrated understanding of the intersection of racism and poverty. Core competencies expected: Social justice advocacy, planning & organizing (time management), negotiation, problem solving, fostering diversity, ethics & integrity, collaboration, attention to detail. Hours, Rate, and Benefits
Hourly Rate: $26.50 – $28.00 Hours: 20 per week For 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
Work is primarily done in an office environment and community locations but travel to agency office sites and meetings is frequently required. Continuously exchanges information through listening and talking with clients, agency staff, employers, other individuals in the community. Frequently reaches and grasps in using telephones, computers, fax machines and other office equipment and supplies, stands, walks, sits, and climbs in performing duties in the office. Frequently lifts and carries up to 5 lbs. of paperwork, files, and class materials, occasionally up to 40 lbs. Occasionally kneels, bends, pushes and pulls in obtaining files in drawers. 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
YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law Poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement. Contact
Contact us at careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.
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