Youth Specialist

1 day ago

Kirkland, United States Friends of Youth Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Residential Youth Counselors ensure that youth feel safe in the program and provide transportation to meet medical, educational and legal needs. They motivate and engage the youth to identify and complete personal goals and are responsible for modeling and teaching healthy communication and daily living skills. The Youth Haven program follows all minimum licensing requirements as well as adhering to all relevant COA standards to ensure the highest quality of care for youth in the

General Tasks

1. Maintain a comfortable living environment

2. Model pleasant, positive non-judgmental attitude.

3. Demonstrate self-control in stressful situations.

4. Use preventative as opposed to reactive floor management skills.

5. Always remain visible and available to youth.

6. Assist in planning a wide range of recreational activities. Occasionally be available for extended recreational outings.

7. Develop plans with youth for constructive use of free time.

Supervision and Monitoring Expectations

1. Responsible for the supervision and monitoring of all youth in the program and to be always aware of their whereabouts.

2. Always document the whereabouts of all youth.

3. Monitor youths’ health and behavior. Arrange medical, counseling and other appointments as assigned.

4. Transport and accompany youth to appointments as assigned.

5. Report any known or suspected abuse, exploitation or neglect of youth in consultation with management to Child Protective Services.

6. Assist the Program Supervisor in training volunteers, interns and relief staff in the completion of their duties

Housekeeping Tasks

1. Take initiative for supervision and assisting youth in completing allowance chores and household tasks.

2. Demonstrate concern and pride in the environment.

3. Create clean and pleasant surroundings. Encourage safe and careful treatment of all program property.

4. Maintain linen, toiletry and clothing items. Teach, encourage and model age-appropriate personal hygiene.

5. Prepare meals and snacks as necessary. Encourage appropriate table manners and conversation.

6. Maintain prescribed medications in a secure area and dispense as instructed.

7. Assist youth with school assignments.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

A. Education and Experience

1. Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Social Sciences is preferred. High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.

2. Minimum of one year's full-time experience working or volunteering with youth.

3. Experience working with homeless youth and/or youth that are involved in the foster care system preferred.

B. Additional Requirements

1. Must satisfactorily pass criminal history check

2. Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) test within the past year.

3. Must successfully complete the following health certification requirements within 30 days of employment: Food Handler’s, CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens training.

4. Must have a valid Washington State driver's license or be able to obtain one by date of employment.

5. 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.

6. Must be 21 years of age or older.



Compensation details: 24-28 Hourly Wage



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