Landlord Engagement Specialist, Emergency Housing

Job overview

The Landlord Engagement Specialist role is onsite in Edmonds, WA, with compensation of $28.00 per hour. The role supports the Edmonds New Start Center, a 24/7 emergency housing facility serving people transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing. The specialist helps clients secure and retain housing by building landlord relationships, addressing rental barriers, and coordinating applications and move-ins. The work supports housing placements and clients’ progress toward stability and self-sufficiency.

What you'll do

• Meet with clients for intake and eligibility documentation
• build landlord relationships and advocate for clients
• communicate with landlords and advocate for fair lease terms
• provide trauma-informed housing-placement support
• resolve barriers to leases
• mediate housing issues
• participate in team and provider meetings
• help prepare and distribute meals
• make appropriate referrals
• follow emergency procedures and de-escalate crises
• maintain confidential files, case notes, HMIS data, and quarterly reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

landlord engagement specialist

emergency housing

edmonds wa

ywca seattle king snohomish

housing search

landlord relations

rapid rehousing

housing retention

case management

hmis

$28/hr

local travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical insurance
• Fidelity 403(b) enrollment option
• YWCA Retirement Fund eligibility typically after two years
• vacation, holiday, and sick leave.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in social services or a related field, or at least 3 years of relevant property management, housing services, or real estate experience. Local travel for landlord outreach, unit viewings, and move-in coordination is required. Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plans, vacation, holiday, and sick leave.

About the employer

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is hiring for this role. Industry: Temporary Shelters. Sector: 62.