On-Call Support Staff
"Cocoon House fosters personal growth and healthy relationships to strengthen and empower at-risk and homeless youth and their families."
www.cocoonhouse.org
Cocoon House is hiring On-Call Support Staff. On-Call staff cover shifts as needed by regularly scheduled staff in Cocoon House's residential programs located in Everett, Arlington, and Monroe. A variety of shifts are available. Most shifts are in the evening hours. Must be willing to cover overnight shifts (shift differential paid). Hours per week vary according to agency needs and On-Call staff's availability (0-40 hrs).
General Responsibilities:
• Provide a safe and supportive environment for teens in care, including but not limited to promoting positive interaction; providing life skills, social skills and enrichment activities.
• Provide information, referrals and support to community on phone.
• Provide teens with community referrals and basic needs as requested.
• Track and record information on appropriate forms and logs.
• To provide office clerical support as assigned.
• Follow policy and procedures of agency and specific site.
• Cover shifts as needed for regularly scheduled staff.
Required skills, knowledge and abilities:
• Must be able to meet DSHS licensing criteria (pass a criminal history background check, be over 21 years of age, etc.).
• Must have or obtain food handlers card, TB test, CPR/First Aid certification, and HIV/AIDS Certification.
• Experience working with at-risk youth or in residential settings preferred.
• Familiarity with local services and how to access them.
• Ability to use verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to assess situations and gather pertinent information.
• Ability to communicate critical information by telephone and in writing.
• Ability to assess dangerous situations and access emergency services.
• Ability to relate with youth and staff.
• Ability to maintain boundaries with youth.
• Ability to run up and down stairs in case of emergency.
• Ability to assess and prioritize youth needs.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Julie Shelstad, Assistant Complex Manager, by Friday, March 16, 2012.
- Compensation: $11.54/hr, $12.20/hr overnight, $9.04/hr (incl. sleeping hrs)
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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