At Cocoon House we partner with young people, families, and communities in Snohomish County to break the cycle of homelessness through outreach, housing, and prevention. As a key member of the Outreach team, the Outreach Youth Counselor provides a safe and supportive environment for youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness at our youth drop-in center, U-Turn - promoting positive interaction, providing life skills, social skills and enrichment activities. They provide needed information and referrals, linkages to needed services, and crisis intervention with a focus on reducing involvement in youth violence and/or gang involvement; increasing youths' abilities to access services to become more self-sufficient; and increasing supports in youths' lives.
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.
Outreach Youth Counselor
Full-Time: Tuesday-Saturday | On-site in Everett
Wage: $19/hr | +$1.50/hr pay differential for multi-lingual skills with additional paperwork
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Meet youths' basic needs while building positive relationships with the youth to establish trust and support.
Link youth to other Cocoon House programs including Advocates and Navigators for case management services.
Conduct stationary outreach at Cocoon House U-turn Drop-In Resource Center to ensure all youth are aware of other Cocoon House services.
Cook and clean as scheduled and complete organizational or event planning projects as assigned by U-Turn Program Coordinator.
Support of all volunteers and community partners.
Collect and track data on services received throughout the shift and complete weekly data requirements to assist U-Turn Program.
Skills & Experience Needed to be Successful
Experience with at risk youth or enrolled in a human services program.
Ability to diffuse escalated youth.
Ability to record and document information on forms as required for case planning and CPS reporting.
Familiarity with local services and how to access them. Ability to assess situations and gather pertinent information.
Ability to assess dangerous situations and access emergency services.
Ability to relate with youth and staff.
Ability to maintain boundaries with youth.
Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to assess and prioritize youths' needs developmentally.
Be able to assess emergencies and get proper support.
Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices.
Commitment to Agency's mission and positive youth development model.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision health options with employer contribution