Outreach Youth Counselor
Company: COCOON HOUSE
Location: Everett
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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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. Currently,
our Outreach program is looking for people to join the team of
Outreach Youth Counselors who work directly with youth experiencing
or at-risk of homelessness at our drop-in center, U-Turn, in
Everett. The purpose of this position is to provide a safe and
supportive environment for youth, promoting positive interaction,
providing life skills, social skills, and enrichment activities
with a focus on harm reduction and increasing supports in their
lives. This is done through providing information for referrals,
links to other services, and crisis intervention.Our Outreach Youth
Counselors...Meet youths' basic needs while building positive
relationships to establish trust and supportRelate to both youth
and other staff across the agencyMaintain healthy and safe
boundaries with youthHave a familiarity with local services and how
to access themAccept a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and
cultural and spiritual practicesAssess emergency and dangerous
situations, gather pertinent information, and provide proper
support or emergency servicesFollow mandating reporting and
licensing policies and proceduresDe-escalate youth in crises and
utilize anti-racist, inclusive, equity-based, and trauma-informed
care in all of their workWhat does the job look like?Days
Full-time: 40 hrs/weekConduct stationary outreach with youth at the
U-Turn Drop-In Resource Center to ensure all youth are aware of
other Cocoon House services such as Advocates and Navigators for
case management servicesCollect and track accurate data on services
received throughout the shiftCook meals and clean facilities as
assigned for U-Turn needsSupport volunteers and community partners
as neededProvide coverage in a phone rotation for a 24/7 crisis
response line for youth in need of SafePlaceBenefits:Medical,
Dental, and Vision health options with employer contribution403(b)
retirement plan21 days of PTO accrued in first year10
agency-recognized holidaysPaid training & testing: CPR/first aid,
food handler's permit, blood borne pathogens, abuse awareness, TB
testing, and additional in-depth practical trainingsPay:
$18/hrCocoon House will provide reasonable accommodation to
qualified persons with disabilities upon request.Candidates with
lived experience, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to
apply!Requirements:General:Must be 21 years of age or olderHigh
school diploma or GEDExperience working with at-risk youthDSHS
background clearanceAcceptable driver's abstract with no more than
2 violations within last 3 yearsPossess a valid driver's license,
insurance, and reliable transportationProof of COVID-19
vaccination(s)Physical:Ability to perform range of physical
motions, exerting up to 50 poundsLifting and carrying up to 50
poundsStanding, walking, sitting for long periods of time,
kneeling, squatting, and stoopingRunning for brief periods of
timeGo up and down stairsPI186582960SDL2017
Keywords: COCOON HOUSE, Everett , Outreach Youth Counselor, Other , Everett, Washington
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