Youth Residential Counselor

1 month ago

Monroe, Washington, United States Cocoon House Full time
About Cocoon House

Cocoon House is a leading organization in Snohomish County, dedicated to empowering young people, families, and communities to break the cycle of homelessness. Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment for teens in need, promoting positive interaction, life skills, and social skills.

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Overnight Residential Youth Counselor to join our team. As a key member of our staff, you will be responsible for providing a safe and supportive environment for teens in our care, promoting positive interaction, and providing life skills and social skills. If you have a passion for working with youth and a desire to make a positive difference in their lives, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities
  • Build supportive relationships with youth and staff, promoting a positive and collaborative approach.
  • Maintain and model healthy and safe boundaries with youth.
  • Accept and support a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices.
  • Assess emergency situations, gather pertinent information, and provide proper support.
  • Follow mandating reporting and licensing policies and procedures.
  • De-escalate youth in crises and utilize anti-racist, inclusive, equity-based, and trauma-informed care in all interactions.
  • Process intakes and exits for youth, provide orientation to incoming youth, and enter required data for proper recordkeeping.
  • Partner with case managers to support youth case plans and interact with youth in alignment with their established plans.
  • Supervise youth in the program, ensuring safety while holding youth accountable to policies, guidelines, and rules.
  • Assist, demonstrate, and teach youth household tasks.
  • Maintain cleanliness of facilities.
  • Provide meals, including grocery shopping, planning, and cooking.
  • Arrange appointments, fill prescriptions, and dispense medication for youth.
  • Communicate with other providers to ensure youth are following through with their commitments.
  • Respond to community calls, drop-ins, and referrals with appropriate information and directions.
  • Participate in enrichment activities programming and planning with fellow staff.
  • Provide information and directions for off-site services to youth.
  • Transport youth to appointments as needed.
Requirements
  • High school diploma/GED or high school equivalency.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older.
  • 6 months minimum of experience working with youth.
  • DCYF background clearance.
  • Acceptable driver's abstract with no more than 2 violations within the last 3 years.
  • Possess a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision health options with employer contribution.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with agency match.
  • 21 days PTO accrual in the first year.
  • 10 agency-recognized holidays.
  • Multilingual pay differential opportunities.
  • Paid training & testing: CPR/first aid, food handler's permit, blood borne pathogens, abuse awareness, TB testing, and additional in-depth practical trainings.

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