POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Bilingual Overnight Youth Counselor is responsible for the coordination of services for clients placed in the 8-bed shelter facility. The facilities are for youth 12-17 years of age who have been placed in the program by the Office of Refugee Resettlement Department of Unaccompanied Children's Services (ORR / DUCS). The Overnight Youth Counselor must balance nurturing and listening while setting limits. Must have organizational ability as well as be adaptable and flexible while maintaining a safe environment.
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At YouthCare, we value hard work, dedication to helping homeless youth, and having fun.
YouthCare serves young people of many racial and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and religious beliefs, and we seek a workforce that reflects that diversity.
Equal Employment Opportunity
YouthCare is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law.
YouthCare is committed to providing all employees with a work environment and working conditions that enhance each employee’s opportunity for success. We strive to create an environment where all employees feel comfortable and are treated respectfully. Policies are in place to assure that the workplace is free from unlawful harassment, intimidation, and all unfair practices.
Benefits
YouthCare provides a competitive benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave after successful completion of the Introductory Period.
Application Process
A resume and cover letter are required for all applicants and should be emailed to hr@youthcare.org. Please identify which position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Resumes and cover letters can also be mailed to YouthCare at the address below but must be dated prior to the job closing date.
YOUTHCARE
Human Resources
2500 NE 54th Street
Seattle, WA 98105
YouthCare Employment Application: If you have been requested to complete an application, please click here to download the document.
People of color and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Opportunities at YouthCare
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BILINGUAL OVERNIGHT YOUTH COUNSELOR - Casa de los Amigos
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CASE MANAGER - James W. Ray Orion Center
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Basic Services Manager, the Case Manager will be responsible for case management services provided to youth through The Phoenix Project, a partnership with the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC). This grant-funded project serves youth who are at risk of or who have have experienced domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual trauma, or stalking.
YouthCare serves homeless and street-involved youth in Seattle, Washington and operates seven housing programs in addition to the Orion Center. The Orion Center is unique in its range of services, providing basic needs such as food and showers as well as case management, a GED program, high school completion, post-secondary educational support, and employment support among others.
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OVERNIGHT YOUTH COUNSELOR (Grave) - BRIDGE PROGRAM
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Under 18 Residential Program Manager, the Overnight Youth Counselor is responsible for coordination of services for clients placed in the program. The facility is for youth with behavioral and emotional issues. Additionally, this program specializes in serving commercially sexually exploited youth who are recovering from complex trauma.
The Overnight Youth Counselor must balance nurturing and listening while setting limits and maintaining program stability. The Overnight Youth Counselor must also be adaptable and flexible while maintaining a safe environment. This is an awake overnight position that requires regular monitoring of clients and other duties as assigned.
The Bridge is the only program in Washington State providing dedicated residential services (including emergency shelter and long-term housing) to minors who have experienced sexual exploitation. This program offers the specialized, wrap-around services these traumatized young people need — including intensive case management, counseling, education in the nation's first public school developed for sexually exploited youth, and employment training and paid internships.
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OVERNIGHT YOUTH COUNSELOR (Part-Time /Grave) - Home of Hope
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the weekend Overnight Youth Counselor ensures the safety and well-being of up to twenty (20) young adults, ages 18-24, living at the Alhadeff Home of Hope, a Phase II transitional living program.
The Home of Hope is an independent living program. Participants are young adults experiencing independence while still being able to access services. They furnish and decorate their own apartments, shop and cook for themselves, pay the bills, and negotiate shared space and responsibilities with roommates.
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YOUTH COUNSELOR - Adolescent Shelter
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Under-18 Residential Services Program Manager, the Youth Counselor is responsible for the daily management of the program site. In conjunction with other clinical staff, the Youth Counselor's task is to create a safe and caring therapeutic environment for high-risk youth in residence who are preparing to transition to become more self-sufficient. The position requires an individual who can actively contribute to a positive, stable, responsive and responsible environment for change.
The Adolescent Shelter is the only short-term emergency shelter in Seattle for homeless youth aged 12–17. Many shelter clients want to go home and nearly a third do, but not until we work with police and other agencies and authorities to make sure it’s safe. Many shouldn't — and we find them a safe place.
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DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT - Development
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the immediate supervision of the Development Manager, the Development Assistant is responsible for donor acknowledgment, donor data entry, support for the Volunteer/Community Engagement Coordinator, and general administrative support for the agency’s Development Department.
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