Resident Services Specialist
Company: COCOON HOUSE
Location: Everett
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Description:
At Cocoon House we empower young people, families, and communities
in Snohomish County to break the cycle of homelessness through
outreach, housing, and prevention. We believe that every young
person deserves a home and the opportunity to achieve their fullest
potential. Currently, our Young Adult Housing program is looking
for the right person to fill the Resident Services Specialist role
which works directly with formerly homeless young adults ages
18-24. The purpose of this position is to offer supportive services
to young adults in a housing first program model at Journeys at
Cocoon House. Our Resident Services Specialists...
- Build relationships with young adults to establish trust and
engagement in services when needed
- Maintain healthy and safe boundaries with young adults
- Have a strong familiarity with local services and how to access
them
- Accept and are competent a variety of lifestyles, behaviors,
and cultural and spiritual practices
- Communicate clearly and effectively with the young adults in
the program, outside partners, and the public that they work
with
- De-escalate crises and utilize anti-racist, inclusive,
equity-based, and trauma-informed care in all of their work What
does the job look like? Swing Full-time: 40 hrs/week - Part-time
options available
- Build and maintain relationships with young adults using
strength-based, positive youth development approach with a focus in
key areas such as: education, employment, housing, health/wellness,
life skills, relationships, and community connectedness.
- Assist young adults in building community while at
Journeys
- On-site support for young adults
- Create and oversee life skills activities Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision health options with employer
contribution
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 21 days of PTO accrued in first year
- 10 agency-recognized holidays
- Paid training & testing: CPR/first aid, food handler's permit,
blood borne pathogens, abuse awareness, TB testing, and additional
in-depth practical trainings Requirements:
Preferred:
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills General:
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working with young adults experiencing
homelessness
- DSHS background clearance
- Acceptable driver's abstract with no more than 2 violations
within last 3 years
- Possess a valid driver's license, insurance, and reliable
transportation
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination(s) Physical:
- Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 50
pounds
- Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
- Standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling,
squatting, and stooping
- Running for brief periods of time
- Go up and down stairs Cocoon House will provide reasonable
accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities upon request.
Candidates with lived experience and LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged
to apply! PI177060865
Keywords: COCOON HOUSE, Everett , Resident Services Specialist, Other , Everett, Washington
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