Care Coordinator

Hours:

full-time, 40 hours per week; non-exempt position

$25.00 – $28.14 hourly

Overnight and Swing

September 28 th , 2026

anticipated for 09/28/2026-10/02/2026

At Northwest Youth Services, we affirm youth experience and autonomy as we work together to foster collective healing and justice, in order to dismantle the systems of oppression that perpetuate youth homelessness. We believe that every young person deserves a supportive community and a home where they can thrive.

The Youth Residential Care Coordinator is a direct service role at The PAD, Northwest Youth Services’ housing program for young people ages 13 to 17. This is a direct care position that works with youth to maintain a safe, organized, home‑like environment where young people can learn daily living skills, strengthen their sense of self, and prepare for independence.

Under the direction of the Youth Residential Program Manager, Youth Residential Care Coordinators provide day-to-day care, supervision, emotional support, and guidance. Care Coordinators model and teach practical life skills, including cooking, cleaning, time management, communication, and self‑advocacy. They welcome youth into the program, orient them to the space and expectations, support daily routines, provide personal attention and connect young people with social and clinical supports when needed.

Youth Residential Care Coordinators work as part of a collaborative team to create a stable, caring household setting that promotes growth, wellness, and a strong sense of belonging.

This job description reflects the essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned in response to program needs, funding requirements, and organizational priorities. See more s.org/careers.

Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to use screens. While performing these job duties, the employee is regularly required to listen to others and to provide verbal feedback. The employee is required to frequently sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, climb, and/or balance.

Direct service employees must be able to tolerate complex and intense mental and emotional circumstances for the duration of the shift, and must be able to perform CPR, the Heimlich Maneuver, and other first aid measures when required. Direct service positions require on-site presence.

This position requires frequent driving, including transporting youth in accordance with agency policies. The employee must be able to safely operate a personal vehicle and move between locations throughout the workday.

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• A minimum of 1 year of full-time experience providing direct support to young people or other vulnerable populations. Relevant experience may include work in residential or shelter programs, schools, camps, after-school programs, behavioral health, or comparable settings.
• An associate’s degree or work towards a bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology, sociology, or related field
• Demonstrated interest in working with young people who may have experienced homelessness, family conflict, trauma, and system involvement.
• Ability to build respectful, youth-centered relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Ability to remain calm and composed in high‑stress situations and willingness to learn and apply de‑escalation techniques.
• Ability to work a residential, shift‑based schedule, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays, as program needs require.
• Ability to prepare clear, objective, and professional written…