Youth Specialist - Drop In Services - Evening/Swing

Administrative Tasks

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• Maintain daily records of guests in Salesforce.
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• Maintain consistent record keeping of items distributed to guests.
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• Participate in the coordination of grant reporting.
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• Maintain record of disciplinary actions, bars and restorative justice.
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• Participate in individual supervision, case consultation meetings and team meetings.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

job requirements

a. Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). 2. A minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience, providing direct services to young adults. 3. Bilingual in English and Spanish encouraged. 4. Demonstrated knowledge of MS365 Power Platform.

b. Additional Requirements

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• Must be 21 years or older.
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• Must satisfactorily pass criminal history check.
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• Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) test.
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• Must have reliable transportation and a valid Washington State driver's license (or be able to obtain one by date of employment).
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• Employees and volunteers who operate their own or Friends of Youth vehicles on Friends of Youth business, must have a safe driving record as defined by Friends of Youth.
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• Employees and volunteers who operate their own vehicle(s) on Friends of Youth business must carry auto liability insurance that complies with the requirements of Friends of Youth.
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• Must successfully complete the following health certification requirements within 30 days of employment: Food Handler’s Card, CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens.

c.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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• Able to engage with diverse populations in a culturally responsive manner.
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• Demonstrate a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion by honoring and celebrating diverse characteristics and expressions of personal identity.
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• Strong commitment to Friends of Youth’s mission, vision, and values.
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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
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• Able to maintain strong personal and professional boundaries.
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• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
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• Able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with youth and young adults.
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• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction philosophy and strengths-based practice.
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• Proficient skill set with Microsoft Office programs.

We offer

• 15 vacation days per year with annual accrual interests, paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, 2 personal days and 2 social justice leave days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Medical, dental and vision coverage; 24/7 access to telehealth
• 403(b) retirement plan and matching
• Long-term disability insurance and life insurance
• Professional development opportunities are available 24/7 on our online learning platform
• All employees and their immediate family members can receive free counseling and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program

Friends of Youth is committed to equity and creating a diverse and inclusive work environment as an equal opportunity employer. We welcome, honor, and celebrate our clients, colleagues, and communities’ diverse identities and cultures. For more information, email hr@friendsofyouth.org.