Community Passageways
Family Support Specialist
Community Passageways, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Seattle, United States | Posted on 05/23/2024
We exist to eliminate the need for the criminal legal system foryouth and young adults. To do this, we create alternatives toincarceration for youth and young adults based on committedrelationships centered on love, compassion, and consistency. We usecommunity to heal community, planting seeds of hope, self-respect andvision to unlock the promise of our youth while fighting to dismantlethe systems of oppression that threaten to take that promise away.
Why We Matter
Over the last 20 years, we have seen a sharp decline in the numberof young people in detention across King County. But even as theoverall number decreased, our juvenile legal system has had anincreasingly and disproportionately harmful impact on youth of color,particularly Black youth. While only 10% of King County’s 2 millionresidents are Black, they now make up almost half of the detentionpopulation on any given day and more than half of felony offenses.
In the last three years, Community Passageways has worked withnearly 200 young people with felony charges with the aim of divertingtheir charges and keeping them in the community. In the end, most ofthem spent no time in detention and the average young person saw an80% reduction in their length of sentence. The young people kept inthe community through their dedication and our support have gone on toenroll in college, start businesses, graduate from high school, andhelp rebuild our communities.
Who We Are
We are a family born from the community we serve. The livedexperiences of staff prepare them to act as credible messengers andAmbassadors. Our Ambassadors work with heart, humility, and compassionto lead community and school-based healing circles, individual andfamily case management, court advocacy, and youth leadership opportunities.
Job Description
The candidate will work closely with the Restoration Services Manager and Hospital-Based Interventionist to support families affected by gun violence. This involves assisting in the development of a hospital discharge plan and conducting safety assessments with the family. The role requires maintaining regular contact with families, facilitating their connection with community and public aid resources, and participating in the organization of vigils and memorial services.
Key Responsibilities:
Initial Support and Planning:
Collaborate with the Restoration Services Manager, Hospital-Based Interventionist, and the family to formulate a hospital discharge plan. Conduct a comprehensive safety assessment for the family.
Family Engagement:
Phase One (First 72 Hours): Implement safety planning and hospital discharge planning with the family, the Community Safety Team, and Hospital-Based Interventionist.
Phase Two (2-4 Weeks): Ensure daily communication and at least two in-person meetings per week.
Phase Three (2-3 Months): Maintain communication every other day and organize weekly in-person contact.
Community and Public Aid Resources: Link families with community-based well-being and mental health resources, and assist them in accessing public aid such as Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and victim services. Event Support:
Collaborate with the Restoration Services Manager to assist in organizing vigils, funerals, and memorial services as required.
Team Collaboration:
Participate in meetings with the Care Team for case reviews and attend regular supervision meetings with the Restoration Services Coordinator to discuss workload, achievements, and challenges.
Professional Development:
Attend all mandatory meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
Requirements
Commitment to Social Justice:
A strong commitment to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression affecting communities of color.
Value Orientation:
Recognize the inherent worth of young individuals and their boundless potential.
Restorative Justice:
Maintain a restorative justice approach in interactions with staff, partners, and participants.
Personal Attributes:
Be self-aware, proactive, adaptable, and a team player capable of managing competing priorities.
Professional Skills:
Exhibit proficiency in mainstream office software (e.g., G Suite), with exceptional oral and written communication skills, including proactive communication.
Confidentiality:
Ensure the utmost discretion in handling confidential information and maintaining database security.
Administrative Skills:
Willing and able to perform routine administrative tasks.
This role demands a flexible, self-motivated individual who is dedicated to supporting families in crisis and committed to social justice.
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Why We Matter
Over the last 20 years, we have seen a sharp decline in the numberof young people in detention across King County. But even as theoverall number decreased, our juvenile legal system has had anincreasingly and disproportionately harmful impact on youth of color,particularly Black youth. While only 10% of King County’s 2 millionresidents are Black, they now make up almost half of the detentionpopulation on any given day and more than half of felony offenses.
In the last three years, Community Passageways has worked withnearly 200 young people with felony charges with the aim of divertingtheir charges and keeping them in the community. In the end, most ofthem spent no time in detention and the average young person saw an80% reduction in their length of sentence. The young people kept inthe community through their dedication and our support have gone on toenroll in college, start businesses, graduate from high school, andhelp rebuild our communities.
Who We Are
We are a family born from the community we serve. The livedexperiences of staff prepare them to act as credible messengers andAmbassadors. Our Ambassadors work with heart, humility, and compassionto lead community and school-based healing circles, individual andfamily case management, court advocacy, and youth leadership opportunities.
Job Description
The candidate will work closely with the Restoration Services Manager and Hospital-Based Interventionist to support families affected by gun violence. This involves assisting in the development of a hospital discharge plan and conducting safety assessments with the family. The role requires maintaining regular contact with families, facilitating their connection with community and public aid resources, and participating in the organization of vigils and memorial services.
Key Responsibilities:
Initial Support and Planning:
Collaborate with the Restoration Services Manager, Hospital-Based Interventionist, and the family to formulate a hospital discharge plan. Conduct a comprehensive safety assessment for the family.
Family Engagement:
Phase One (First 72 Hours): Implement safety planning and hospital discharge planning with the family, the Community Safety Team, and Hospital-Based Interventionist.
Phase Two (2-4 Weeks): Ensure daily communication and at least two in-person meetings per week.
Phase Three (2-3 Months): Maintain communication every other day and organize weekly in-person contact.
Community and Public Aid Resources: Link families with community-based well-being and mental health resources, and assist them in accessing public aid such as Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and victim services. Event Support:
Collaborate with the Restoration Services Manager to assist in organizing vigils, funerals, and memorial services as required.
Team Collaboration:
Participate in meetings with the Care Team for case reviews and attend regular supervision meetings with the Restoration Services Coordinator to discuss workload, achievements, and challenges.
Professional Development:
Attend all mandatory meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
Requirements
Commitment to Social Justice:
A strong commitment to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression affecting communities of color.
Value Orientation:
Recognize the inherent worth of young individuals and their boundless potential.
Restorative Justice:
Maintain a restorative justice approach in interactions with staff, partners, and participants.
Personal Attributes:
Be self-aware, proactive, adaptable, and a team player capable of managing competing priorities.
Professional Skills:
Exhibit proficiency in mainstream office software (e.g., G Suite), with exceptional oral and written communication skills, including proactive communication.
Confidentiality:
Ensure the utmost discretion in handling confidential information and maintaining database security.
Administrative Skills:
Willing and able to perform routine administrative tasks.
This role demands a flexible, self-motivated individual who is dedicated to supporting families in crisis and committed to social justice.
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