Youth Development Specialist
7 days ago
**Job Overview:**
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Development Specialist to join our team at Friends of Youth.
The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to supporting young adults experiencing homelessness, with a focus on creating a safe and non-judgmental environment.
This role involves providing direct services, conducting searches, and ensuring the adherence to shelter policies and procedures. The successful candidate will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records, facilitating workshops, and participating in supervision and case consultation meetings.
About You:
- You must have a High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience.
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are highly encouraged.
- Demonstrated knowledge of MS365 Power Platform is also desirable.
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary of $20-25 per hour.
- Generous time off, including 15 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.
- A comprehensive health insurance package, retirement plan, and transgender health benefits.
Key Responsibilities:*
- 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's 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's 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.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be 21 years or older.
- Must satisfactorily pass criminal history checks.
- Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) tests.
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid Washington State driver's license.
About Us:
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.
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