Youth Impact Navigator: Trauma-Informed Support

CHOOSE 180; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness investment

Job summary

CHOOSE 180 seeks a Choose Freedom Coordinator to support youth impacted by incarceration and gun violence. You will build relationships with youth both during incarceration and after release, helping them access resources and stay engaged with the program.

Role requires trauma-informed case management, outreach to community organizations, and collaboration across CHOOSE 180 programs. You must be able to travel between King and Pierce County to support participants and facilitate groups.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the vision and goals of CHOOSE 180.
• 2-3 years of client service experience preferred.
• Experience working with or in the criminal legal system.
• Personal experience of recovery around gun violence.
• Critical response experience with deescalating possible volatile situations.
• Must be able to pass background check and other criteria for working in the prison systems.
• Must be able to travel between King and Pierce County to support participants and facilitate groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed support and case management to CHOOSE Freedom participants who are impacted or at risk of being impacted by gun, gang, and community violence.
• Actively conduct outreach and collaborate with community based organizations for referrals, facilitating a smooth process for participants to engage with and enter the program.
• Utilize the Freedom curriculum to provide one-to-one sessions, addressing needs and helping participants set and achieve goals.
• Provide comprehensive case management by connecting participants to resources or other CHOOSE 180 programs.
• As needed, coordinate with other CHOOSE 180 programs for referrals, group sessions and peer support opportunities.

Skills

Client services

Community engagement

Trauma-informed approach

Crisis de-escalation

Background check compliance

Travel readiness

Youth program experience

Job description

CHOOSE 180 seeks a Choose Freedom Coordinator to support youth impacted by incarceration and gun violence. You will build relationships with youth both during incarceration and after release, helping them access resources and stay engaged with the program.

Role requires trauma-informed case management, outreach to community organizations, and collaboration across CHOOSE 180 programs. You must be able to travel between King and Pierce County to support participants and facilitate groups.