Children and Youth Services Associate II

Seattle's Union Gospel Mission; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle's Union Gospel Mission is seeking a Children and Youth Services Associate II to help develop and implement programs for children, youth, and families across WCM sites. The role focuses on spiritual growth, academic support, and social skills within shelter environments.

The position includes weekday hours (Mon–Fri, 10:30–7:00) with flexibility. Starting pay is $23.69/hour, and the role emphasizes collaboration with staff and volunteers to deliver curricula and family activities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required, bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with children or youth.
• Experience with trauma-informed care for children or youth preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general office technology.
• Possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License and be able to meet the standards of the Mission driver criteria required, including but not limited to:
• Clean driving record.
• Have a License for at least one year.
• No current suspensions or revocations.
• At least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing curricula to support spiritual, educational, and social needs of children and youth.
• Implement Bible clubs, discipleship, educational support, and school-break activities.
• Assist with planning and coordinating monthly family activities.
• Coordinate the childcare team for special events, including Hope Place graduations.
• Establish and maintain communication with guests and staff.
• Support volunteers assigned to this program.
• Maintain records and documentation.
• Ensure programs align with the Mission's mission, goals and values.
• Participate in organizational meetings, training, and initiatives.
• Perform other duties to support Mission’s success.

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Washington Driver's License

Job description

Job Summary
The Children and Youth Services Associate II is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of programs for children, youth, and their families at all Women & Children’s Ministries (WCM) program sites. The goal of this program is to help children and youth be spiritually sound, academically strong, and socially skilled.

Job Summary
The Children and Youth Services Associate II is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of programs for children, youth, and their families at all Women & Children’s Ministries (WCM) program sites. The goal of this program is to help children and youth be spiritually sound, academically strong, and socially skilled.

Scheduled: Monday – Friday, 10:30 -7:00 (with some potential for flexibility)

Target starting pay: $23.69/hour

How You Will Serve

• Assist the manager in developing programs and curriculum to support the spiritual, educational, and social needs of the children and youth in our enhanced and recovery shelters.
• Implement programs including weekly Bible clubs, ongoing discipleship, educational support, and activities for school breaks.
• Assist with planning and coordinating monthly family activities.
• Coordinate the childcare team for special events, including Hope Place graduations.
• Establish and maintain excellent communication and relationships with WCM guests and staff.
• Support volunteers assigned to this program.
• Maintain appropriate records and documentation.
• Ensure that all site programs and activities operate consistently with the Mission's mission statement, corporate goals, and core values.
• Participate in organizational meetings, training, and initiatives as required.
• Perform other duties assigned to support the Mission’s success.
  

How You Qualify

• Associate’s degree required, bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with children or youth.
• Experience with trauma-informed care for children or youth preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general office technology.
• Possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License and be able to meet the standards of the Mission driver criteria required, including but not limited to:
• Clean driving record.
• Have a License for at least one year.
• No current suspensions or revocations.
• At least 21 years of age.
  

How We Support Each Other

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Him.
• Faithfully upholds The Mission and your team in prayer.
• Participates in team devotions as schedule permits.
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with the Mission’s Statement of Faith, Standard of Conduct, policies, and expectations.
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to a diverse audience, including our Mission teams, our volunteers, guests and homeless neighbors.
  

All regular full-time employees, you are eligible to participate in our generous benefits package:

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Basic Life Plan – 100% company paid
• Voluntary Products including Life, AD&DD, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• EAP and 24/7 Virtual Mental Health – 100% company paid
• 4 weeks of paid vacation (accrued)
• Accrued paid sick time
• 10 paid holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Personal Day and Birthday holiday
• Retirement benefits w/ company match
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
  

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and/or walk, balance, twist, climb ladders, stoop, kneel, perform overhead work and reaches with hands/arm. Frequently work for extended periods of time in indoor and outdoor settings with varying temperature environment. Frequently uses judgement and memory to make decisions. Occasionally you will sit and keyboard. Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds and walks, use stairways and climb to multiple floors carrying tools and equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Statement of Faith

• We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God. (2 Tim. 3:16-17, 2 Pet. 1:20-21)
• We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Deut. 6:1, Matt. 28:19, Rom. 8:14-17, Eph. 4:4-6, 1 Tim. 2:5, 1 Pet. 1:2
• We believe in the deity and humanity of our Lord Jesus Christ:
• His virgin birth (Luke 1:35, John 1:1-2, John 1:14)
• His sinless life (Phil. 2:5-11)
• His miracles (Matt. 4:23)
• His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, the forgiveness of sins (Rom. 3:23-25, 2 Cor. 5:21, 1 John 2:1-2)
• His bodily resurrection from the dead (Rom. 8:34, 1 Cor. 15:3-5)
• His ascension into heaven, now seated at the right hand of the Father (Acts 1:9-11, Heb. 1:3, Heb. 9:24)
• His future return in power and glory (1 Thess. 4:16-18)
• We believe that salvation of the lost is possible through the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ by faith apart from works, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit. (Eph. 1:7, Eph. 2:8-9, John 1:12, John 3:36, 2 Cor. 5:17, Titus 3:5, John 14:17)
• We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whom Christ indwells each believer enabling them to live a godly life of obedience as they reach for maturity. (John 14:17, Acts 1:8, John 16:13, John 14:26, 2 Cor. 1:21-22, Gal. 5:22-23)
• We believe in the bodily resurrection of the saved and their eternal life with God. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the unsaved and their eternal separation from God. (1 Cor. 15:20-28, Matt. 25:45-46, Rev. 20:11-15)
• We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in Christ. (Eph. 2:13-14, Eph. 4:1-6, John 17:20-23, Phil. 2:1-4)
  

Mission Statement
To bring the love of Jesus and hope for a new life to our homeless neighbors.

Vision Statement
To see every homeless neighbor - beloved, redeemed, restored.

Values Statement
To be Gospel centered, united together, living faithfulness and pursing excellence.

Pre-Employment
This position is subject to pre-employment, criminal background check and must be able to pass a 4-panel drug screen.