Youth Specialist - Shelter Services

Company: Friends of Youth
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

The Youth Specialist of Shelter Services works to create and maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment for young adults experiencing homelessness. They help to ensure a caring and nonjudgmental environment for young adults accessing services.Reports To: Manager of Shelter ServicesSchedule: Monday through Thursday 10:00pm to 8:30AMessential duties Direct Service Tasks

• Provide a safe, caring, and non-judgmental environment for all young adults accessing services.
• Ensure the rules, policies and procedures of Shelter Services are adhered to.
• Check all young adults into the center during scheduled times.
• Conduct searches of each guest' belongings at check-in time to ensure the removal of any prohibited items.
• Initiate intake and ensure completion for any young adult who is admitted during the shift.
• Provide referrals to appropriate resources such as case management, education, employment, housing, mental health, and substance use services.
• Check in with guests regarding goal progress and completion.
• Monitor laundry and shower use.
• Assist with the prevention of and de-escalation of conflicts that arise between guests, to ensure a safe environment.
• Report any severe and/or extraordinary changes in a guest' behavior or situation to a manager.
• Consistently check and respond in a timely manner to program related emails.
• Collaborate effectively with team members with the goal of fostering a healthy team environment.
• Partner with guests to develop life skills workshops and daily activities.Program Tasks
• Assist with serving and cleaning up after meals.
• Ensure doors and other aspects of the facility are appropriately secured at both the beginning and end of each shift.
• Maintain prescribed medications and checked in items in a secure area.
• Facilitate walk-through and safety checks in areas internal and external to the facility.
• Ensure laundry procedures are completed are adhered to during each shift.
• Complete cleaning responsibilities during each shift.Administrative Tasks
• Maintain daily records of guests in Salesforce.
• Maintain accurate record keeping in guests' files.
• Model positive and healthy behaviors.
• Record and complete guests' exit that occur during the shift.
• Ensure copies of necessary file forms are stocked.
• Ensure all WATCH background checks for new and returning guests are completed during the shift.
• Assist with file collection and data for monthly and quarterly reviews.
• Participate in individual supervision, case consultation meetings and team meetings.job requirements a. Education and Experience
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience, providing direct services to young adults.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish encouraged.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS365 Power Platform.b. Additional Requirements
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must satisfactorily pass criminal history check.
• Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) test.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid Washington State driver's license (or be able to obtain one by date of employment).
• Employees and volunteers who operate their own or Friends of Youth vehicles on Friends of Youth business, must have a safe driving record as defined by Friends of Youth.
• Employees and volunteers who operate their own vehicle(s) on Friends of Youth business must carry auto liability insurance that complies with the requirements of Friends of Youth.
• Must successfully complete the following health certification requirements within 30 days of employment: Food Handler's Card, CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required. There are no exemptions.c. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Able to engage with diverse populations in a culturally responsive manner.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion by honoring and celebrating diverse characteristics and expressions of personal identity.
• Strong commitment to Friends of Youth's mission, vision, and values.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Able to maintain strong personal and professional boundaries.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with youth and young adults.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction philosophy and strengths-based practice.
• Proficient skill set with Microsoft Office programs. We offer:
  

• Generous time off including 15 vacation days per year, paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, 2 social justice leave days per year for full-time employees
• Health insurance package including medical, dental, vision, 24/7 access to telehealth, long term disability and life insurance
• Retirement plan with match
• Transgender Health Benefits
  Friends of Youth is committed to equity and creating a diverse and inclusive work environment as an equal opportunity employer. We welcome, honor, and celebrate our clients, colleagues, and communities' diverse identities and cultures. For more information, email hr@friendsofyouth.org.
  
  Compensation details: 20-25 Hourly Wage
  
  
  
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