Evening Youth Housing Counselor - Swing Shift

Cocoon House; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision health

Multilingual pay stipend

403(b) retirement plan

21 days of PTO accrued in first year

10 agency-recognized holidays

Paid training & testing

Job summary

Cocoon House in Everett, WA is seeking a Youth Housing Support Staff (Swing Shift) to provide a safe, supportive environment for teens in a Transitional Living Program. The role emphasizes life and social skills development and positive youth engagement within a residential setting.

Starting wage is $21/hr with a $1.50/hr multilingual differential. Weekend availability is required; schedule is Sunday-Thursday, 3:30pm–11:30pm, on-site in Everett.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or high school equivalency.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 6 months minimum of experience working with youth.
• Must attend weekly team meeting and bi-weekly supervision.
• DCYF background clearance.
• Acceptable driver\'s abstract with no more than 2 violations within last 3 years.
• Possess a valid driver\'s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Build supportive relationship with youth and staff with a positive and collaborative approach.
• Maintain and model healthy and safe boundaries with youth.
• Accept a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices.
• Assess emergency situations, gather pertinent information, and provide proper support.
• Follow mandating reporting and licensing policies and procedures.
• De-escalate youth in crises and utilize trauma-informed care in all work.
• Process intakes and exits for youth, provide orientation to incoming youth, and enter required data for records.
• Partner with case managers to support youth case plans and communicate with staff about the plan.
• Supervise youth in the program and enforce policies and consequences with staff.
• Assist, demonstrate, and teach youth household tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness of facilities.
• Provide meals including shopping, planning, and cooking.
• Arrange appointments, fill prescriptions, and dispense medication for youth.
• Communicate with other providers to ensure youth follow through with commitments.
• Respond to community calls, drop-ins, and referrals with appropriate information.
• Participate in enrichment activities and planning with staff.
• Provide information and directions for off-site services to youth.
• Transport youth to appointments as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

De-escalation

Trauma-informed approach

Education

High school diploma/GED or high school equivalency

Job description

Cocoon House in Everett, WA is seeking a Youth Housing Support Staff (Swing Shift) to provide a safe, supportive environment for teens in a Transitional Living Program. The role emphasizes life and social skills development and positive youth engagement within a residential setting.

Starting wage is $21/hr with a $1.50/hr multilingual differential. Weekend availability is required; schedule is Sunday-Thursday, 3:30pm–11:30pm, on-site in Everett.