Outreach Youth Counselor

Company: Cocoon House
Location: Everett
Posted on: March 18, 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. The Outreach Youth Counselor provides a safe and supportive environment for youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness at our youth drop-in center, U-Turn - promoting positive interaction, providing life skills, social skills and enrichment activities. They provide needed information and referrals, linkages to needed services, and crisis intervention with a focus on reducing involvement in youth violence and/or gang involvement; increasing youths' abilities to access services to become more self-sufficient; and increasing supports in youths' lives. Our Outreach Youth Counselor.... Meet youths' basic needs while building positive relationships with the youth to establish trust and support.Link youth to other Cocoon House programs including Advocates and Navigators for case management services.Participate in a phone rotation for 24/7 crisis response to youth in need of SafePlace. Will be responsible for answering the Safe Place phone for a week at a time roughly four times a year.Supports of all volunteers and community partners. What does a shift look like? Part-Time, 25-30 HoursConduct stationary outreach at Cocoon House U-turn Drop-In Resource Center to ensure all youth are aware of other Cocoon House services.Cook and clean as scheduled and will meet requirements as assigned by U-Turn Program Manager.Collect and track data on services received throughout the shift and complete weekly data requirements to assist UTURN Program. Benefits:403(b) retirement planPTO accrual for part-time roles10 agency-recognized holidaysPaid training & testing: CPR/first aid, food handler's permit, blood borne pathogens, abuse awareness, TB testing, and additional in-depth practical trainings.Pay Scale: $18/hr Requirements:General:Must be 21 years of age or olderDSHS background clearanceAcceptable driver's abstract with no more than 2 violations within last 3 yearsPossess a valid driver's license, insurance, and reliable transportation Physical:Ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external clientsBe able to hear voices and alarms.Ability to read and comprehend a variety of materialsAbility to operate phone, computer, and record information for files and logsAbility to travel for various distances through urban or rural environments in various weather conditionsMust have ability to run up and down indoor and outdoor stairwells in case of youth emergencyMust be able to lift 20-40 lbs.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!PI208164583

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