Friends of Youth is a not for profit organization committed to the support of youth and young adults in our community. With 60 years of experience, 20 program sites, and national accreditation, we provide safe places and emotional support for youth and families in challenging circumstances. Our services include:
-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 looking to add to their dynamic Outreach team in Homeless Youth services. We are searching for a person who is formerly homeless ,currently living in stable housing, and is responsible, punctual, and able to demonstrate leadership qualities within the community.
The Outreach Peer Leader is responsible for contacting and providing information and resource referrals to out-of-home youth on the eastside of Seattle. The Peer Leader works as part of a team with a full-time Street Outreach Worker. Monthly participation in a youth advisory committee with other peer leaders and Outreach Coordinator, as part of the county-wide outreach project, is required.
Education and Experience:
Experience or interest in working with youth.
Have lived out-of-parents' home as teen or close experience with youth who has lived out-of-parents' home as teen.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Familiarity with Eastside resources is helpful.
Understanding of normal adolescent development.
Comfortable interacting with youth in informal settings.
Consistently maintain any required paperwork.
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.
Must demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences.
To apply please send resumes and letter of interest to melissak@friendsofyouth.org
- Location: Redmond
- Compensation: $ 10 per hour
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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