Cocoon House · 1 day ago
Youth Advocate
Everett, Washington
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expCocoon House is dedicated to preventing youth homelessness by working closely with families to achieve stability. The Youth Advocate role involves case management for youth, facilitating community outreach, and collaborating with community partners to provide support and resources to families in need.
ConsultingHealth CareHomeless ShelterMental Health
Responsibilities
Provide case management to 15-20 youth and participate in family meetings with the Family Advocate
Support youth in creating their own goals that they want to work on with their family
Collaborate with Family Advocates in family meetings, as well as providing support to the youth while they participate in the meetings
Build relationships with community partners, support Family Advocates build a caseload, and gather community resources for families in Snohomish County
Co-facilitate community outreach and education
Provide low-barrier support for families through phone calls and drop-in services
Collect needed demographics and other information from youth and their families and complete all data entry associated with family case management and drop-in sessions in a complete and timely manner
Support other Cocoon House programs to increase staff knowledge around family engagement and Prevention work as needed
Qualification
Required
Two years of experience working in human services with at least one year of experience with teens or parents of teens preferred
Effective communication skills
Strong at crisis de-escalation
Knowledge of issues facing young people, adolescent development, and strengths-based approaches in working with families
Experience working with LBGTQIA+ and BIPOC young people
Individuals with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply
Experience in facilitation preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
High school diploma/GED or high school equivalency
Must be 21 years of age or older
DCYF background clearance
Acceptable driver's abstract with no more than 2 violations within last 3 years
Possess a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
Ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external clients
Be able to hear voices and alarms
Ability to read and comprehend a variety of materials
Ability to operate phone, computer, and record information for files and logs
Must be able to lift up to 50 Ibs
Must have ability to run up and down indoor and outdoor stairwells in case of youth emergency
Go up and down stairs
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision health options with employer contribution
Multilingual pay stipend
403(b) retirement plan
21 days of PTO accrued in first year
10 agency-recognized holidays
Paid training & testing: CPR/first aid, food handler's permit, blood borne pathogens, abuse awareness, TB testing, and additional in-depth practical trainings
Company
Cocoon House
Cocoon House offers emergency shelters, youth advocates, street outreach, life skills and education, and mental health counseling services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Cassie Franklin
CEO
Joseph Alonzo
CEO
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