Resident Support Specialist
About the role
For over 130 years, Wellspring Family Services has been helping families and individuals in King County overcome crisis and achieve lasting stability. As a nonprofit, multi-service agency, we focus on preventing homelessness and supporting families through comprehensive, wraparound services. Our Programs Include Housing Services: helping families regain and maintain stable housing. The Family Store: offering free clothing and essentials for children ages 0–17. At Wellspring, we believe every child deserves a safe and stable home — and we work every day to make that vision a reality. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Everyone is welcome here, and we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC individuals, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, veterans, immigrants, and people with lived experience of homelessness.
Wellspring is seeking a compassionate and community-minded Resident Support Specialist to join our Housing team at an affordable housing complex in White Center. In this role, you’ll work directly with residents to strengthen housing stability, connect individuals and families with essential resources, and help build a welcoming and supportive community. If you’re passionate about helping individuals and families build stability and thrive in their community, we’d love to hear from you.
Location: Seattle, WA (On-site at an affordable housing community in White Center). Department: Housing. Reports to: Housing Program Manager.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site support, advocacy, and resource navigation for residents.
- Conduct needs assessments and create individualized action plans to help residents overcome barriers to housing stability.
- Provide crisis intervention and support for residents at risk of eviction, including connections to rental and utility assistance.
- Advocate for residents while building strong partnerships with property managers to find practical, mutually agreeable solutions.