-Residential Services, providing therapeutic residential services, including foster care, to youth under 18;
-Homeless Support Services, providing outreach, overnight shelter, case management, employment and housing for homeless youth and young adults in East King County
-Youth and Family Services, providing counseling, substance abuse treatment, prevention and parenting programs in East King County.
Friends of Youth is currently seeking a Program Coordinator at our New Ground Avondale Park facility.
Description
The Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing program development and service delivery at New Ground Avondale Park transitional living program. The Program Coordinator is also responsible for providing clinical consultation and direction at assigned facilities, case management and aftercare services.
Education and Experience
Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related human service field preferred.
Experience supervising staff preferred.
Experience working with supportive or low income housing models preferred
Experience working with youth or young adults that have experienced homelessness highly preferred.
Experience working with families that have experienced homelessness preferred.
Education and experience in cultural competency required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to develop rapport and strong relationships with youth and young adults.
Ability to develop and maintain appropriate boundaries.
Ability to treat young people with dignity and respect.
Ability to observe and discuss behavior problems and suggest appropriate alternatives.
Knowledge of developmental stages of youth and young adults.
Knowledge of relevant COA standards and participation in a Performance and Quality Improvement process.
Must embrace Friends of Youth's core values of Youth First, Quality, Cultural Competency, Relationships, Collaboration and Accountability.
Must demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences and a commitment to the value of cultural competency.
Must have valid Washington State driver's license or be able to obtain one by the employment date.
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.
Hours - 24 hours a week
Salary-DOE
For more information about this position including how to apply and job duties please visit : http://friendsofyouth.org/jobTlpProgramCoordinatorNGAP.aspx
- Location: Avondale Park
- This is a part-time job.
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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