Akin (formerly Children’s Home Society of Washington) is the largest and oldest family services organization in Washington state. Children's Home Society recently merged with Childhaven and both organizations are doing work under the name Akin. Akin provides holistic services and support for children/families in communities around the state to help them reach their full potential. We reach our families before they are in crisis, to identify their unique needs and set them up with resources and prevention services to manage life’s challenges at a time when additional support is needed most.

One-on-one or small group work with parents providing appropriate advocacy services, information and referral, emergency assistance, systems navigation and basic needs delivery.

Facilitation or co-facilitation of workshops and small groups to include Play and Learn groups, life skills, youth leadership development, parenting education; collaborative programming with other service providers.

Advocacy work with provider networks and coalitions; assistance with development of a new family resource center site including programs, services and community needs. Interaction with Akin's Build Lake City Together, a neighborhood improvement initiative, and elected officials.

opportunities for professional development trainings and networking opportunities

Experience working with families, children and youth; commitment to DEI; experience working in diverse communities.

English
other languages most often needed: Spanish, Amharic, Somali, Mandarin, Tigrinya, Arabic

Please send resume and cover letter/statement of interest to: Ann Fuller, FRC Manager at ann.fuller@akinfamily.org