Eliot Community Human Services·Lynnwood, Washington
Provide onsite case management, mentoring, and direct assistance to help clients achieve independent living. Coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to support residents with health, wellness, legal concerns, and harm reduction principles.
Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change At Eliot, your work has purpose.
You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change.
We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.
Benefits at Eliot We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth.
Benefit eligible positions include: Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development Eliot’s Homeless Services Division is seeking a dedicated part-time Housing First Coordinator to join our Low Threshold Housing Team which provides an array of onsite supportive services, including recovery coaching, MAT/Psychiatry, wrap-around case management & clinical coordination, medical consultation and direct interventions, and access to trauma-focused treatment modalities.
In this role you will provide onsite case management & support in a highly collaborative fashion with residents.
Successful candidates will have unwavering compassion, as well as an open mind in terms of pathways to recovery/harm reduction with respect to substance use disorders.
Working knowledge of area resources/providers, housing navigation, and tenancy preservation are a plus.
Candidates with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Provide practical help and mentoring/modeling, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, problem solving and direct assistance to help clients obtain skills needed for daily independent living. Promote concepts of health and wellness by assisting clients with accessing information and services related to medical care including HIV care resources, nutrition, and exercise as appropriate. Work within the multidisciplinary team to guide residents through legal concerns. Intervene in potential crisis situations, utilizing trauma informed, verbal de-escalation techniques – escalate concerns to leadership/on call personnel in real time as applicable. Educate and support clients around harm reduction principles and utilization, including access to safe injection supply kits when requested. Engage in client-centered/harm-reduction/Housing First framework. Develop and implement safety response plan as needed
Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field required. For candidates with lived experience with substance use disorder who have 2 years sustained sobriety. High school diploma/GED and at least one year of paid or volunteer experience working with adults with mental illness and/or substance abuse. Must have a strong commitment to substance use recovery and housing first philosophy. Must have skills to establish supportive relationships with persons with mental illnesses/substance use and respect for their preferences for treatment.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field, or a high school diploma with relevant experience and sustained sobriety for those with lived experience. Must be committed to the Housing First philosophy and skilled in building supportive relationships with individuals facing mental illness or substance use disorders.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Washington are typically supported by steady demand from outpatient, community, and telehealth settings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a current unrestricted clinical license, experience with evidence-based therapy, and the ability to work from a HIPAA-compliant home office. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license status and prepare examples of your therapy approach before applying.
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