Residential Youth Counselor — Evening Swing Shift

Memorial Hospital of South Bend; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan

PTO 21 days

Paid holidays

Training programs

Job summary

Cocoon House in Everett is seeking a Residential Youth Counselor to provide a safe, supportive environment for teens in our Transitional Living Program. You will build supportive relationships, model healthy boundaries, and lead life and social-skills activities in a residential setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least 6 months' youth experience, weekend availability, and ability to diffuse crises.

Qualifications

• 6 months minimum of experience working with youth
• Ability to diffuse escalated youth situations
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and youth development principles
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willing to participate in ongoing trainings and meetings

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 equity-based, trauma-informed care.
• Process intakes and exits for youth and enter required data for recordkeeping.
• Partner with case managers to support youth case plans and communicate with staff.
• Supervise youth and ensure safety while enforcing policies and consequences.
• Assist, demonstrate, and teach youth household tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness of facilities.
• Provide meals including grocery shopping, planning, and cooking.
• Arrange appointments and dispense medication for youth.
• Communicate with other providers to ensure follow-through.
• Respond to community calls, drop-ins, and referrals with information.
• Participate in enrichment activities and planning with staff.
• Provide information for off-site services to youth.
• Transport youth to appointments as needed.

Skills

Youth engagement

De-escalation

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Cocoon House in Everett is seeking a Residential Youth Counselor to provide a safe, supportive environment for teens in our Transitional Living Program. You will build supportive relationships, model healthy boundaries, and lead life and social-skills activities in a residential setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least 6 months' youth experience, weekend availability, and ability to diffuse crises.