EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Position: Waátunwan Housing Advocate - Snohomish County 

Reports to: Waátunwan Program Manager 

Hours: Full Time

Salary:  $28.00 per hour + Comprehensive Health Benefits Package 

JOB SUMMARY  

Mother Nation is an Indigenous led non-profit organization offering culturally informed healing services, mobile advocacy, mentorship, homeless, and homelessness prevention case management and support to MMIWP families unmet needs. Our services celebrate and inspire the success of Native American women and families. Mother Nation is committed to always providing culturally based traditional teachings throughout all service areas.

The Housing Advocate’s primary responsibility is to support Native American/Alaskan Native women, men, and families in Snohomish County experiencing homelessness, identify temporary or permanent housing options outside of shelter, by quickly connecting people to housing offering cultural and trauma informed services. We hope to reduce the amount of time they experience homelessness or risk of losing housing. The Housing Advocate will be responsible for supporting the relatives housing goals and will work closely with the Cultural Response Team and Yeha:wi Service Center to provide spiritual support and cultural healing to remain stably housed over time.

The successful candidate will perform duties with a culturally and trauma-informed lens for case management and as a representative of Mother Nation

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Engage participants in “Diversion Conversations” that are housing-focused, client-centered, and problem-solving oriented.

  • Partner with the Outreach and Engagement Coordinator to identify new participants, including field outreach.

  • Complete program intake documentation with new program participants.

  • Assess housing barriers of survivors/victims who are facing homelessness as a result of violence to determine housing, cultural, spiritual, and safety needs.

  • Refer participants to Mother Nation Yeha:wi Services, Cultural Services Team, Talking Circles, workshops, and healing services to address historical and intergenerational trauma.

  • Develop a housing plan and meet regularly with participants.

  • Provide financial assistance for homeless emergency support, including relocation and employment.

  • Prepare check requests with supporting documentation following the Mother Nation policies and procedures.

  • Maintain client files and program enrollment, activity, and exits in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).

  • Complete the necessary HMIS and Coordinated Entry for All (CEA) training to become a HMIS user and CEA Assessor.

  • Network with partners who also work with people experiencing homelessness or who are survivors.

  • Participate in the AI/NA case conferencing with other Native and HMIS agencies.

  • Join Mother Nation in presenting to the Tribal community and/or other invitations as assigned.

  • Participate in Mother Nation Talking Circles, Staff Retreats, trainings, and Gatherings.

  • The Housing Advocate may be assigned other related duties as our work continues to grow and new opportunities arise. They will also be cross-trained in Homeless Prevention, After Care Services, and be familiar with best practices in Domestic Violence and Gender-Based Violence.

  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience living and/or working in Native communities.

  • Experience working with survivors of domestic violence and gender-based violence.

  • Empathy, cultural humility, and a desire to build authentic relationships in partnership with community.

  • Ability to work under pressure in crisis response.

  • BA in Social Work or related field or equivalent work experience in working with Native families with multi-abuse trauma.

  • Ability to balance multiple responsibilities in a dynamic, sometimes uncertain environment.

  • Desire and ability to continually grow and learn from others professionally and personally.

  • Demonstrated health and wellness lifestyle to withstand the emotional and physical challenges to offer a trauma-informed work environment for staff and clients.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Strong oral and written skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

  • Dependable transportation and valid Washington State Driver's license.

Apply with resume and cover letter:

Email: info@mothernation.org; 

Subject Line:  Relative Housing Advocate 

OR

Send applications to:  

801 23rd Ave S.

Suite A

Seattle, WA 98144

Attention: Human Resources

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