Host Homes Specialist

Company: Cocoon House
Location: Everett
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Description:Connections Host Home Program is community-based model of crisis housing for youth between 12-18 years-old. The Host Homes Specialist, along with the Director of Family Engagement, operates the host home model throughout Snohomish County. This position recruits and trains host homes as well as provides support for youth who have entered the Connections Program. The Host Homes Specialist will work to create a supportive and welcoming environment for both youth and host home families. Cocoon House is committed to continually growing in our equity, diversity, and inclusion journey, and candidates with lived experience or identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply! We will also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities upon request Host Homes Specialist Duties & ResponsibilitiesFull-Time - On-siteWage: $23-$26/hr - +$1.50/hr pay differential for multi-lingual skills with additional paperwork Assists in recruiting, training and supporting Host HomesPresent to community groups about the Host Home program and how to get involved as a Host HomePartner with youth in host homes to provide trauma-informed support and case managementHelp provide mediation and crisis intervention to youth and Host Home families.Meet with families throughout Snohomish County to support youth and Host HomesWillingness to be available for on-call emergency situations in Host Homes if they ariseComplete program paperwork and data entry to meet necessary deadlinesSupport reconciliation of youth with their familiesBenefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision health options with employer contribution403(b) retirement plan with agency match21 days PTO accrual in first year10 agency-recognized holidaysPaid training & testing: CPR/first aid, food handler's permit, blood borne pathogens, abuse awareness, TB testing, and additional in-depth practical trainingsRequirements: General: 1+ years of experience working with at risk youth as a Case Manager or Advocate High School Diploma or GED requiredMust be 21 years of age or older.Possess a valid Washington State driver's license, insurance, and reliable transportation. Clear background check with DCYF.Open commitment to serving, supporting, accepting, and collaborating with individuals of all races, ages, genders, backgrounds, political opinions, beliefs, sexual orientations, criminal histories, citizenship or marital statuses, and religious beliefs. Confidence and skill at connecting with community members to recruit new host homesCommitment to integrating youth voice Understanding of Trauma Informed Care standardsExperience with mentoring and/or supporting familiesProven ability to problem solves and facilitate tough conversationsExperience networking and cross-agency collaborating highly desirableMust be proficient in crisis intervention/de-escalation to provide proper care to youth and young adults who are experiencing trauma or are in crisis. Ability to effectively assess situations and access emergency services when appropriatePhysical:Ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external clientsBe able to hear voices and alarms.Ability to read and comprehend a variety of materialsAbility to operate phone, computer, and record information for files and logsMust be able to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to travel for various distances through urban or rural environments in various weather conditionsMust have ability to run up and down indoor and outdoor stairwells in case of youth emergency.Go up and down stairsCompensation details: 23-26 Hourly WagePI7c2b1725a017-25660-35893705

Keywords: Cocoon House, Lakewood , Host Homes Specialist, Other , Everett, Washington