Youth Shelter Engagement Specialist – Crisis & Growth

YouthCare; Washington; Presencial; USD 35.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

YouthCare in Washington state is seeking an Engagement Specialist for our Adolescent Shelter. This full-time, non-exempt position supports the daily operation of the shelter, building a safe, respectful environment for youth experiencing homelessness and housing instability, including those at risk of exploitation.

Shifts include Day, Swing, and Grave and may require evenings, weekends, or holidays. You will build trust, provide healing-centered engagement, document case notes, assist with

Formación

• 6 months of experience with vulnerable youth or in crisis settings.
• DCYF background clearance must be maintained for under-18 clients.
• Ability to maintain files, records, logs and reports long-term.

Responsabilidades

• Build trust with youth experiencing homelessness and housing instability.
• Engage and coach youth using healing-centered engagement and strength-based approaches.
• Provide on-site supervision with crisis intervention and safety practices.
• Complete intake, enrollment, case notes, and incident reports within required timeframes.
• Maintain accurate case records and enter data in YouthCare’s system.
• Support program PQI tasks and agency accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with staff, partners, and volunteers to foster a nurturing environment.
• Coordinate basic needs, meals, referrals, clothing, and wraparound supports.
• Deliver programming to build life and social skills toward core outcomes.

Conocimientos

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Communication

Case management

Team collaboration

Documentation

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Windows

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

Descripción del empleo

YouthCare in Washington state is seeking an Engagement Specialist for our Adolescent Shelter. This full-time, non-exempt position supports the daily operation of the shelter, building a safe, respectful environment for youth experiencing homelessness and housing instability, including those at risk of exploitation.

Shifts include Day, Swing, and Grave and may require evenings, weekends, or holidays. You will build trust, provide healing-centered engagement, document case notes, assist with