Residential Service Specialist
Company: Cocoon House
Location: Everett
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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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. 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...Builds
relationships with young adults to establish trust and engagement
in services when neededMaintains healthy and safe boundaries with
young adultsHas a strong familiarity with local services and how to
access themAccepts and are competent in a variety of lifestyles,
behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practicesCommunicates clearly
and effectively with the young adults in the program, outside
partners, and the public that they work withDe-escalates crises and
utilizes anti-racist, inclusive, equity-based, and trauma-informed
care in all of their workWhat does the job look like?Swing
Full-time: 40 hrs/weekUse 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 JourneysOn-site support for young adultsCreate
and oversee life skills activitiesBenefits: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: $19hrCocoon 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:
Preferred:Bilingual English/Spanish skillsGeneral:Must be 21 years
of age or olderHigh school diploma or GEDExperience working with
young adults experiencing homelessnessDSHS background
clearanceAcceptable driver's abstract with no more than 2
violations within last 3 yearsPossess a valid driver's license,
insurance, and reliable transportationPhysical: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 stairsCocoon House will provide reasonable
accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities upon request.
Candidates with lived experience and LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged
to apply!PI202058487
Keywords: Cocoon House, Everett , Residential Service Specialist, Other , Everett, Washington
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