Cocoon House
Residential Youth Counselor
Cocoon House, Everett, Washington, United States, 98201
Description: At Cocoon House we empower young people, families, and communities in Snohomish County to break the cycle of homelessness through outreach, housing, and prevention. As a
Residential Youth Counselor , you will be responsible for providing a safe and supportive environment for teens in the care of Cocoon House, promoting positive interaction, providing life skills, social skills, and other enrichment activities at our
Transitional Living Program located in Everett . Residential Youth Counselors have the opportunity to build supportive relationships with clients, and model healthy boundaries while working alongside them in a residential setting. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with youth, knowledge of best practices in youth development, and a desire to make a positive difference in their lives. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Cocoon House is committed to continually growing in our equity, diversity, and inclusion journey, and candidates with lived experience or identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply! We will also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities upon request.
Residential Youth Counselor Duties & ResponsibilitiesFull-Time, Part-Time, On-call/Relief Staff Opportunities | On-site in EverettStarting Wages: $19/hr Day & Swing shiftBuild supportive relationships with youth and staff with a positive and collaborative approachMaintain and model healthy and safe boundaries with youthAccept a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practicesAssess emergency situations, gather pertinent information, and provide proper supportFollow mandating reporting and licensing policies and proceduresDe-escalate youth in crises and utilize anti-racist, inclusive, equity-based, and trauma-informed care in all of their workProcess intakes and exits for youth, provide orientation to incoming youth to the program, and enter required data for proper recordkeepingPartner with case managers to support youth case plans and interact with you in alignment with their established plans. This includes communicating with fellow staff regarding the plan and maintaining appropriate logs and forms with updated information.Supervise youth in the program and ensure safety while holding youth accountable to policies, guidelines, and rules by assigning appropriate consequences in collaboration with fellow staffAssisting, demonstrating, and teaching youth household tasksMaintain cleanliness of facilitiesProvide meals including grocery shopping, planning, and cookingArrange appointments, fill prescriptions, and dispense medication for youthCommunicate with other providers to assure youth are following through with their commitmentsRespond to community calls, drop-ins, and referrals with appropriate information and directionsParticipate in enrichment activities programming and planning with fellow staffProvide information and directions for off-site services to youthTransport youth to appointments as neededBenefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision health options with employer contribution403(b) retirement plan with agency match21 days PTO accrual in first year10 agency-recognized holidaysMultilingual pay differential opportunitiesPaid training & testing: CPR/first aid, food handler's permit, blood borne pathogens, abuse awareness, TB testing, and additional in-depth practical trainingsRequirements:
General:High school diploma/GED or high school equivalencyMust be 21 years of age or older6 months minimum of experience working with youthDCYF background clearanceAcceptable driver's abstract with no more than 2 violations within last 3 yearsPossess a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportationPhysical:Ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external clientsBe able to hear voices and alarms.Ability to read and comprehend a variety of materialsAbility to operate phone, computer, and record information for files and logsMust be able to lift up to 50 IbsMust have ability to run up and down indoor and outdoor stairwells in case of youth emergency.Go up and down stairs
Compensation details:
19-19 Hourly Wage
PI3bad20b21cd1-35216-35548398
Residential Youth Counselor , you will be responsible for providing a safe and supportive environment for teens in the care of Cocoon House, promoting positive interaction, providing life skills, social skills, and other enrichment activities at our
Transitional Living Program located in Everett . Residential Youth Counselors have the opportunity to build supportive relationships with clients, and model healthy boundaries while working alongside them in a residential setting. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with youth, knowledge of best practices in youth development, and a desire to make a positive difference in their lives. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Cocoon House is committed to continually growing in our equity, diversity, and inclusion journey, and candidates with lived experience or identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply! We will also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities upon request.
Residential Youth Counselor Duties & ResponsibilitiesFull-Time, Part-Time, On-call/Relief Staff Opportunities | On-site in EverettStarting Wages: $19/hr Day & Swing shiftBuild supportive relationships with youth and staff with a positive and collaborative approachMaintain and model healthy and safe boundaries with youthAccept a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practicesAssess emergency situations, gather pertinent information, and provide proper supportFollow mandating reporting and licensing policies and proceduresDe-escalate youth in crises and utilize anti-racist, inclusive, equity-based, and trauma-informed care in all of their workProcess intakes and exits for youth, provide orientation to incoming youth to the program, and enter required data for proper recordkeepingPartner with case managers to support youth case plans and interact with you in alignment with their established plans. This includes communicating with fellow staff regarding the plan and maintaining appropriate logs and forms with updated information.Supervise youth in the program and ensure safety while holding youth accountable to policies, guidelines, and rules by assigning appropriate consequences in collaboration with fellow staffAssisting, demonstrating, and teaching youth household tasksMaintain cleanliness of facilitiesProvide meals including grocery shopping, planning, and cookingArrange appointments, fill prescriptions, and dispense medication for youthCommunicate with other providers to assure youth are following through with their commitmentsRespond to community calls, drop-ins, and referrals with appropriate information and directionsParticipate in enrichment activities programming and planning with fellow staffProvide information and directions for off-site services to youthTransport youth to appointments as neededBenefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision health options with employer contribution403(b) retirement plan with agency match21 days PTO accrual in first year10 agency-recognized holidaysMultilingual pay differential opportunitiesPaid training & testing: CPR/first aid, food handler's permit, blood borne pathogens, abuse awareness, TB testing, and additional in-depth practical trainingsRequirements:
General:High school diploma/GED or high school equivalencyMust be 21 years of age or older6 months minimum of experience working with youthDCYF background clearanceAcceptable driver's abstract with no more than 2 violations within last 3 yearsPossess a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportationPhysical:Ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external clientsBe able to hear voices and alarms.Ability to read and comprehend a variety of materialsAbility to operate phone, computer, and record information for files and logsMust be able to lift up to 50 IbsMust have ability to run up and down indoor and outdoor stairwells in case of youth emergency.Go up and down stairs
Compensation details:
19-19 Hourly Wage
PI3bad20b21cd1-35216-35548398