Are you organized, a problem solver and can you provide solutions to resident concerns and issues? Do you have strong decision making skills and strong personal and professional boundaries? Do you have the ability to counsel program participants in a wide range of social and behavioral skills while maintaining effective communications with staff, clients/residents, personnel from other agencies and visitors? Are you available to work any shift?
If this sounds like you we would like you to consider our opportunity for Residential Youth Counselor. We have a part-time position available with our Snohomish County Youth Programs. Shifts can be changed at any time to meet the needs of the programs. Snohomish County Residential Facilities are comprised of three (3) separate Programs; the Cypress House in Lynnwood, the Gibson House in South Everett and the Tamarack House in Marysville. Each program is located in a single family home and provides a comfortable home like setting for our clients.
Pioneer Human Services (PHS) is a nationally recognized statewide non-profit organization with over 50 locations providing an integrated array of services to include employment and training, chemical dependency treatment, mental health counseling and corrections service.
This position is responsible for providing physical care, assisting with maintaining order/control, monitoring program participants behaviors, advising and counseling program participants by modeling appropriate behaviors and suggesting alternatives to inappropriate behaviors and in collaboration with other staff, shall be responsible for in inspecting and evaluating safety and security of physical plant; ensuring sanitation standards are met. Further, the Residential Youth Counselor is responsible for transporting and/or escorting program participants or groups to facilitate programing, supervision or increased security. The Residential Youth Counselor is responsible for providing high quality services under the least restrictive conditions feasible.
Education & Experience
High school diploma or GED.
One (1) year experience with the same or similar population being served
Effective oral and written communication skills
Basic computer skills
Valid Washington State driver's license
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history and background check and drug screen are a requirement for this opportunity.
Must be able to obtain valid Washington State Food & Beverage Service Worker's Permit
Must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification
Current TB Test Results
Hepatitis B Series Results or Waiver
Individuals selected for these opportunities should have the ability to work any shift as needed.
Application Process
If you would like to apply to this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@p-h-s.com and indicate which job you are applying for
- Location: Lynnwood, WA
- Compensation: $11 per hour
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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