Trauma-Informed Youth Advocate (Overnight Shelter)

The Skagit Valley Family Ymca; Mount Vernon (WA); Presencial; USD 25 000 - 36 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

YMCA membership

403(b) match

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Resumo da oferta

The Skagit Valley Family YMCA is seeking Youth Advocates for the Oasis Youth Shelter in Mount Vernon, WA. You will provide trauma-informed care to youths aged 13–17, support daily activities, meals, and safe housing while coordinating with Oasis staff and community partners.

You will complete required trainings, maintain accurate logs, and participate in a collaborative team dedicated to youth well-being and equitable service delivery.

Qualificações

• 21 years of age or older.
• Associate’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of crisis de-escalation, negotiation and problem solving.
• Ability to model healthy pro-social behavior with teens.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of Harm Reduction, Positive Youth Development and Housing First.
• Must be cleared by DCYF to work in a shelter.
• TB test (Mantoux) required before starting.
• CPR/AED, First Aid & Bloodborne Pathogens certifications within 30 days.
• Right Response Advanced Certification within 60 days.
• 16 hours of new hire training before shifts.
• 16
• Food Handler’s Card within 30 days.

Responsabilidades

• Models unconditional, trauma-informed care for at-risk youth.
• Maintains awareness of emotional and physical state of youth on shift.
• Facilitates daily activities and meals with youth.
• Maintains safe, confidential environment for youth experiencing homelessness or trauma.
• Conducts intake interviews and completes intake paperwork.
• Provides conflict resolution and de-escalation in crises.
• Reports incidents, safety concerns, and mandatory reports promptly.
• Completes CPS-related intake calls when needed per Mandated Reporting.
• Attends staff meetings and completes assigned duties.

Conhecimentos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Crisis de-escalation

Negotiation

Problem solving

Diversity awareness

Team collaboration

Housing First

Harm Reduction

Formação académica

Associate’s degree or related experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Skagit Valley Family YMCA is seeking Youth Advocates for the Oasis Youth Shelter in Mount Vernon, WA. You will provide trauma-informed care to youths aged 13–17, support daily activities, meals, and safe housing while coordinating with Oasis staff and community partners.

You will complete required trainings, maintain accurate logs, and participate in a collaborative team dedicated to youth well-being and equitable service delivery.