Overview

Starting Salary: $24.00 Salary Range: This position is represented by a Union. Annual increases occur each year, with the current cap at 8 years or $32.85. Schedule: 3:30PM-12:00AM, Wednesday-Sunday FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, hourly Union Status: Union Reports To: Bridge Pointe Program Supervisor Are you looking for a job where you can make a positive impact on the lives of young people? Do you want to join a community that celebrates diverse voices, values collaboration, and measures success by the lives that are touched and the futures that are shaped? Join the team at Friends of Youth where it's all about making a meaningful difference for the youth in our community while building a successful and rewarding career. As a Specialist at Bridge Pointe Transitional Living, you'll have the opportunity to positively impact young adults by: Empowering young adults who are transitioning from inpatient behavioral healthcare to long-term housing and independence. Creating a safe, stable and healing-centered environment using a trauma-informed approach. Providing transportation to meet medical, educational, and legal needs of our clients. Modeling and teaching healthy communication and daily living skills. Friends of Youth is proud to offer team members: 30 Days of PTO per year (15 vacations days, 11 paid holidays, and 4 paid floating holidays) Paid sick leave 5 days of paid Bereavement Leave 3 days of paid Pet Bereavement Leave Medical, dental, and vision insurance Transgender-inclusive health benefits. Retirement plan with employer match. Flexible Spending Accounts Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance for full-time employees Training and development opportunities Employee Assistance Program job requirements a. Education and Experience High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). A minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience. Demonstrated knowledge of MS365 Power Platform. b. Additional Requirements Must satisfactorily pass criminal history check. Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) test. Must have reliable transportation and a valid Washington State driver's license (or be able to obtain one by date of employment). 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. 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. Must successfully complete the following health certification requirements within 30 days of employment: CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens. c. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Able to engage with diverse populations in a culturally responsive manner. Demonstrate a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion by honoring and celebrating diverse characteristics and expressions of personal identity. Strong commitment to Friends of Youth's mission, vision, and values. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals. Able to manage and organize multiple tasks and competing priorities. Able to maintain strong personal and professional boundaries. Exceptional attention to details when entering client information into Electronic Medical Record. Demonstrate flexibility in work setting. Proficient skill set with Microsoft Office programs. essential duties Client Support and Engagement Tasks Create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for young adults through trauma-informed and culturally responsive care. Provide emotional support, monitor resident wellbeing, and assist young adults in navigating day-to-day challenges. Support and engage young adults in developing and practicing independent living skills (e.g., meal preparation, hygiene, budgeting, medication management). Respond to conflicts or crises using de-escalation techniques in alignment with program p