Children, Youth and Family Advocate

About the role

YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. Through housing, advocacy, and supportive services, YWCA partners with families and communities to build stability, opportunity, and belonging. Children’s Services plays a critical role in this work by supporting children and youth impacted by housing instability and systemic inequities.

The Youth & Family Advocate - Computer Lab Support is a trauma-informed, child- and family-centered advocacy role that supports children, youth, and caregivers living in YWCA housing programs. This position centers on advocacy, relationship-building, and coordination with families, schools, and community partners to reduce barriers to stability, education, and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, strengths-based advocacy to children and youth and partner closely with parents and caregivers
• Assess developmental, educational, and social-emotional needs of children and youth and help coordinate appropriate supports
• Serve as a trusted adult and consistent presence for youth in the community
• Act as an education liaison, supporting school enrollment, attendance, and engagement, including advocacy related to McKinney-Vento protections when applicable
• Collaborate with families, case managers, schools, and service providers to reduce barriers to learning and stability
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential documentation, case notes, and required reports
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and community collaborations in support of family stability

Requirements

• (3) to (5) years of experience working with children, youth, and families in social services, education, housing, shelter, or community-based settings
• Strong grounding in trauma-informed care and awareness of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn education systems and school-based advocacy, including McKinney-Vento protections
• Ability to build trusting relationships across cultures, identities, and family systems
• Familiarity and comfort with basic technology used in a community computer lab setting, including computers, printers, common educational platforms, and online learning tools

Qualifications

• Mental health, education, or youth development background
• Experience working in housing, shelter, or family support programs
• First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain

Skills

• Ability to support youth with basic troubleshooting, navigation of educational websites, and safe, appropriate technology use
• Ability to work closely and effectively with children of varying ages in whole-family settings
• Ability to work effectively with individuals of differing skills and backgrounds
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Commitment to racial equity, social justice, and anti-racist practice

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $28.00
• Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave plans

Pay and Schedule

40 Hours per week. This position is Full Time - Temporary, with an employment assignment from now until December 31, 2026.