Youth Specialist-Overnight​/Grave

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Full Time Specialist Kirkland, WA, US

17 days ago Requisition

The Youth Specialist – Shelter Services plays a vital role in creating and maintaining a safe, clean, and supportive environment for young adults experiencing homelessness. This position ensures a caring, trauma‑informed, and non‑judgmental environment for individuals accessing shelter services.

• Reports To: Manager of Shelter Services
• Rate of Pay: $25.00 per hour
• Salary Range: This position is represented by a union. Annual step increases occur each year, with a current cap at 8 years or $32.85 per hour.

• Tuesday–Saturday, 11:45 PM–8:15 AM (Monday night into Tuesday morning through Friday night into Saturday morning)

• Provide a safe, caring, and non‑judgmental environment for all young adults accessing services.
• Ensure adherence to all Shelter Services rules, policies, and procedures.
• Check young adults into the center during scheduled intake times.
• Conduct searches of guest belongings at check‑in to ensure removal of prohibited items.
• Initiate and complete intake for any young adult admitted during the shift.
• Provide referrals to resources including case management, education, employment, housing, mental health, and substance use services.
• Check in with guests regarding progress toward individual goals.
• Monitor laundry and shower usage.
• Assist in the prevention and de‑escalation of conflicts to maintain a safe environment.
• Report any severe or extraordinary changes in guest behavior or situations to a manager.
• Regularly monitor and respond to program‑related emails in a timely manner.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to foster a healthy team environment.
• Partner with guests to develop life‑skills workshops and daily activities.

• Assist with serving meals and cleaning up afterward.
• Ensure doors and facility access points are properly secured at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Maintain prescribed medications and checked‑in items in secure storage areas.
• Conduct walk‑throughs and safety checks inside and outside the facility.
• Ensure prescribed laundry procedures are followed each shift.
• Complete assigned cleaning responsibilities during each shift.

• Maintain accurate daily guest records in Salesforce.
• Maintain accurate and complete guest files.
• Model positive and healthy behaviors at all times.
• Record and complete guest exits occurring during the shift.
• Ensure necessary forms are stocked and available.
• Complete WATCH background checks for new and returning guests.
• Assist with file collection and data for monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Participate in individual supervision, case consultation, and team meetings.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required for the position. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience providing direct services to young adults.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish encouraged.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft 365 Power Platform.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must satisfactorily pass a criminal history background check.
• Must satisfactorily pass a 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 or volunteers operating their own or Friends of Youth vehicles must meet the organization’s safe driving standards.
• Employees using personal vehicles for Friends of Youth business must maintain auto liability insurance that meets organizational requirements.
• Must complete required health certifications within 30 days of employment, including:
  • Food Handler’s Card
  • CPR
  • First Aid
  • Bloodborne Pathogens

• Ability to engage with diverse populations in a culturally…