Safe Place Liaison - Homeless Youth Services (Redmond)

Safe Place Liaison - Homeless Youth Services

Posted on: May 31, 2012

Posted by: Friends of Youth

Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Homeless Youth Services, the Safe Place Liaison will lead Friends of Youth's efforts to create & expand National Safe Place in East & North King County. In line with this effort, the Safe Place Liaison is expected to present the Safe Place model to community organizations & businesses, train and support staff at National Safe Place locations in Friends of Youth’s geographic region.

Responsibilities

1. Program Operations:
   1. Coordinate the implementation of Safe Place specifically in East & North King County. This includes working with Friends of Youth’s development team to publicize the initiative, presenting to community businesses and organizations, and completing administrative tasks.
   2. Work closely with the Director of Youth Homelessness and the President/CEO at Friends of Youth to strategically grow the National Safe Place model in needed areas of support for at risk youth.
   3. Work closely with the Program Manager of Youth Haven, the under 18 shelters at Friends of Youth, to monitor the impact of Safe Place implementation.
   4. Works collaboratively with counterpart at YouthCare and future expansions as the program grows in King County.
   5. Maintain collaborative and effective relationships with community providers and caregivers.
   6. As needed, ensure an effective pickup program for participants from Safe Place locations and provide follow up services.
   7. Work with YouthCare & Friends of Youth leadership to ensure that staff who will pick up individuals from National Safe Place Sites are prepared to perform client/consumer screenings; respond to referrals from partner agencies.
   8. Maintain clear, professional, timely participant contact notes, service plans, progress updates, statistical records, and other documentation according to all strict confidentiality laws and guidelines.
   9. Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

1. Education and Experience
   1. Bachelor’s degree with three years of experience in either business or non-profit setting
   2. Knowledge and experience of crisis intervention, child abuse/neglect, juvenile justice, domestic violence, housing and homelessness, substance abuse, mental health issues, public assistance rights, sexual abuse and assault, family dynamics.
   3. Experience networking and advocating with other agencies to access housing, medical, financial, legal, educational and other resources on behalf of youth or young adults.
2. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
   1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically effective and engaging public speaking skills.
   2. Ability to relate in an empathic, supportive, non-judgmental manner to all youth and their families.
   3. Strong youth engagement and relationship-building skills.
   4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
   5. Experience working with diverse populations. Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices.
   6. Ability to pass a DSHS Criminal Background Check.
   7. Education and experience in cultural competency required.
3. Additional Requirements - Within 30 Days of Hire
   1. Must have current negative TB test
   2. CPR / First Aid Certification
   3. HIV / AIDS Training (minimum 4 hours)
   4. 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 vehicles on Friends of Youth business must carry auto liability insurance that complies with the requirements of Friends of Youth.
   5. Must demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences and a commitment to the value of cultural competency.

How to apply

To apply send your resume and cover letter to derekw@friendsofyouth.org.