Residential Service Specialist
Company: Cocoon House
Location: Everett
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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 needed
- Maintains healthy and safe boundaries with young adults
- Has a strong familiarity with local services and how to access
them
- Accepts and are competent in a variety of lifestyles,
behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices
- Communicates clearly and effectively with the young adults in
the program, outside partners, and the public that they work
with
- De-escalates crises and utilizes 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
- Use 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 Pay: $19hr
Cocoon 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 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 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!
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Keywords: Cocoon House, Everett , Residential Service Specialist, Other , Everett, Washington
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