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. Weekly Hours: 20 Shift: 5:00PM-10:30PM, Friday-Monday FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, hourly Union Status: Union Reports To: Supervisor of Youth Haven 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 Youth Specialist at Youth Haven, you'll have the opportunity to positively impact youth by: Providing a safe and stable environment for youth ages 7-17 at our Youth Shelter, utilizing a trauma-informed approach. Supervising on-site activities and outings in the community (Yes, we go on field trips!). Providing transportation to meet medical, educational, and legal needs of our clients. Modeling and teaching healthy communication and daily living skills. Encouraging and motivating youths' interests to identify and work to achieve personal goals. 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 Education and Experience High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). Bachelor's degree in a human-service field preferred. Minimum of 6 months of full-time experience, providing direct service to youth in a work or volunteer capacity. Experience working with youth who are homeless and/or involved in the foster care system. Experience working with immigrant and refugee youth is preferred. Additional Requirements Must be 21 years or older. Must satisfactorily pass criminal history check. Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) test. Must have reliable transportation and a 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: Food Handler's Card, CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens. 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. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Able to maintain strong personal and professional boundaries. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with youth. Able to separate one's personal beliefs and values from those of youth. Proficient skill set with Microsoft Office programs. essential duties Safety and Wellbeing Maintain a safe living environment. Model and teach self-regulation. Promote a sense of community and safety. Support conflict resolution skills. Utilize preventative floor management techniques to