Seeking an opportunity to engage with young adults in crisis in a postive and responsive way? Do you have experience working with homeless and street-involved young adults? Do you have strong de-escalation skills? Do you thrive in a varied, fast-paced environment?
As a community outreach youth counselor you will have the opportunity to work with a team making a postive impact in the lives of youth and young adults at YouthCare's James W. Ray Orion Center. You will work to create a safe, respectful, and caring environment for youth and young adults coming from the streets.
YouthCare's James W. Ray Orion Center is multi-service drop in center for youth ages 13-22. The center offers youth basic needs services: three meals daily (M-F), showers, laundry, and lockers. James W. Ray Orion Center also houses Employment Programs, an Interagency High School site, offers Case Management, a GED preparation and tutoring program, and a Young Adult Shelter Program and Engagement Activities during Drop-In hours.
In this role you can make a positive impact in the lives of youth and young adults in crisis - this maybe some of the most important work you will ever do!
This is a full-time position with a strong benefit package.
Find out more! Visit our employment page at http://www.youthcare.org/about-youthcare/work-youthcare to find out more or read below.
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Position Title: Community Outreach Youth Counselor
Program: James W. Ray Orion Center
Job Code: 12-803
Reports To: Community Outreach Program Manager
Department / Division: James W. Ray Orion Center
Status: Full Time
Salary Range: $13.47 - $15.14
Closing Date: July 8, 2012
Classification: Non-Exempt
WORK SCHEDULE: This position is full time scheduled for 40 hours per week and non-exempt. Work hours will vary and include regular evening hours and Saturdays.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Community Outreach Program Manager, the Community Outreach Youth Counselor provides support, intervention, and referral services to youth who are experiencing homelessness and/or commercial sexual exploitation. The Community Outreach Youth Counselor engages youth from a variety of settings including the James W. Ray Orion Center, streets, schools, and other areas where youth congregate. This position carefully facilitates youth movement from emergency services to case management, housing, education, and employment. It will also involve data collection and reporting on outreach contacts.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Engage youth in a variety of settings including James W. Ray Orion Center, the streets, schools, and other areas where youth congregate.
• Promote YouthCare programs to youth and community partners.
• Build trust and rapport with homeless youth, youth who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation and/or youth who are at risk.
• Encourage youth movement from emergency services to case management, education and employment programming.
• Staff regular drop-in and outreach shifts in a safe and therapeutic way.
• Provide de-escalation, crisis intervention and basic counseling services.
• Multi-task in a fast-paced and hectic environment.
• Develop relationships with other community agencies to facilitate contacts and services for youth.
• Refer youth to appropriate and necessary services.
• Supervise day-to-day responsibilities of Peer Outreach Workers.
• Complete necessary paperwork and data collection.
• Participate with staff and volunteers in cooking and serving nutritious meals for up to 75 people.
• Participate in regular supervision, clinical consultations, and weekly staff meetings.
This job description is not intended to cover every aspect of your job at YouthCare. We are a team that works together to meet the needs of our clients and every member of the team is expected to pitch in and help even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this description.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIREMENTS:
• Two or more years of experience working successfully with homeless youth, commercially sexually exploited youth, or high- risk youth populations.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with homeless youth, and youth who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation or are at risk.
• Familiar and comfortable with harm reduction philosophies in regard to sexual activity, drug use, and other potentially risky behaviors.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work as a member of the team that encourages personal and professional growth.
• Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients while building trust and respect.
• Ability to pass a DSHS Criminal Background Check.
• Ability to verbally and physically respond to an aggressive person in ways that de-escalate, establish and maintain staff and youth safety.
• Valid Washington state driver's license and the ability to safely operate a 15 passenger van.
• Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients while building trust and respect.
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PREFERENCES:
• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of experience working with youth in a crisis or outreach setting.
• Experience working with youth who have been involved in commercial sexual exploitation and homelessness.
• Spanish speaking.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to perform moderate physical work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and 10 to 20 pounds frequently.
• Ability to provide street-based outreach services in varying weather conditions.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS -- Within 30 Days of Hire
• Current negative TB test
• CPR / First Aid Certification
• Food Handler's Permit
• HIV / AIDS Training (minimum 4 hours)
• De-escalation Training
• When driving YouthCare vehicles, you must possess a valid WA State Driver's License and have taken Van Driver Certification Training or an approved Defensive Driving Course.
BENEFITS:
YouthCare provides a competitive benefits package to full time employees including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave after successful completion of the Introductory Period.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:
YouthCare is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law.
People of Color and Members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
An application, resume and cover letter are required for all qualified candidates. Resume and Cover Letters should be mailed to hr@youthcare.org -- No Faxes. Please identify which position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Resume and Cover Letters can also be mailed to YouthCare, 2500 NE 54th Street, Seattle, WA 98105 and must be post-marked prior to job closing date July 8, 2012.
As a community outreach youth counselor you will have the opportunity to work with a team making a postive impact in the lives of youth and young adults at YouthCare's James W. Ray Orion Center. You will work to create a safe, respectful, and caring environment for youth and young adults coming from the streets.
YouthCare's James W. Ray Orion Center is multi-service drop in center for youth ages 13-22. The center offers youth basic needs services: three meals daily (M-F), showers, laundry, and lockers. James W. Ray Orion Center also houses Employment Programs, an Interagency High School site, offers Case Management, a GED preparation and tutoring program, and a Young Adult Shelter Program and Engagement Activities during Drop-In hours.
In this role you can make a positive impact in the lives of youth and young adults in crisis - this maybe some of the most important work you will ever do!
This is a full-time position with a strong benefit package.
Find out more! Visit our employment page at http://www.youthcare.org/about-youthcare/work-youthcare to find out more or read below.
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Position Title: Community Outreach Youth Counselor
Program: James W. Ray Orion Center
Job Code: 12-803
Reports To: Community Outreach Program Manager
Department / Division: James W. Ray Orion Center
Status: Full Time
Salary Range: $13.47 - $15.14
Closing Date: July 8, 2012
Classification: Non-Exempt
WORK SCHEDULE: This position is full time scheduled for 40 hours per week and non-exempt. Work hours will vary and include regular evening hours and Saturdays.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Community Outreach Program Manager, the Community Outreach Youth Counselor provides support, intervention, and referral services to youth who are experiencing homelessness and/or commercial sexual exploitation. The Community Outreach Youth Counselor engages youth from a variety of settings including the James W. Ray Orion Center, streets, schools, and other areas where youth congregate. This position carefully facilitates youth movement from emergency services to case management, housing, education, and employment. It will also involve data collection and reporting on outreach contacts.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Engage youth in a variety of settings including James W. Ray Orion Center, the streets, schools, and other areas where youth congregate.
• Promote YouthCare programs to youth and community partners.
• Build trust and rapport with homeless youth, youth who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation and/or youth who are at risk.
• Encourage youth movement from emergency services to case management, education and employment programming.
• Staff regular drop-in and outreach shifts in a safe and therapeutic way.
• Provide de-escalation, crisis intervention and basic counseling services.
• Multi-task in a fast-paced and hectic environment.
• Develop relationships with other community agencies to facilitate contacts and services for youth.
• Refer youth to appropriate and necessary services.
• Supervise day-to-day responsibilities of Peer Outreach Workers.
• Complete necessary paperwork and data collection.
• Participate with staff and volunteers in cooking and serving nutritious meals for up to 75 people.
• Participate in regular supervision, clinical consultations, and weekly staff meetings.
This job description is not intended to cover every aspect of your job at YouthCare. We are a team that works together to meet the needs of our clients and every member of the team is expected to pitch in and help even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this description.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIREMENTS:
• Two or more years of experience working successfully with homeless youth, commercially sexually exploited youth, or high- risk youth populations.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with homeless youth, and youth who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation or are at risk.
• Familiar and comfortable with harm reduction philosophies in regard to sexual activity, drug use, and other potentially risky behaviors.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work as a member of the team that encourages personal and professional growth.
• Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients while building trust and respect.
• Ability to pass a DSHS Criminal Background Check.
• Ability to verbally and physically respond to an aggressive person in ways that de-escalate, establish and maintain staff and youth safety.
• Valid Washington state driver's license and the ability to safely operate a 15 passenger van.
• Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients while building trust and respect.
•
PREFERENCES:
• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of experience working with youth in a crisis or outreach setting.
• Experience working with youth who have been involved in commercial sexual exploitation and homelessness.
• Spanish speaking.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to perform moderate physical work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and 10 to 20 pounds frequently.
• Ability to provide street-based outreach services in varying weather conditions.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS -- Within 30 Days of Hire
• Current negative TB test
• CPR / First Aid Certification
• Food Handler's Permit
• HIV / AIDS Training (minimum 4 hours)
• De-escalation Training
• When driving YouthCare vehicles, you must possess a valid WA State Driver's License and have taken Van Driver Certification Training or an approved Defensive Driving Course.
BENEFITS:
YouthCare provides a competitive benefits package to full time employees including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave after successful completion of the Introductory Period.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:
YouthCare is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law.
People of Color and Members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
An application, resume and cover letter are required for all qualified candidates. Resume and Cover Letters should be mailed to hr@youthcare.org -- No Faxes. Please identify which position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Resume and Cover Letters can also be mailed to YouthCare, 2500 NE 54th Street, Seattle, WA 98105 and must be post-marked prior to job closing date July 8, 2012.
- Location: Seattle
- Compensation: $13.47 - $15.14 per hour plus excellent benefits
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