Specialist - Bridge Pointe

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Full Time Specialist Kirkland, WA, US

Salary Range: $24.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Specialist supports Friends of Youth’s mission by providing trauma-informed, strength-based, and youth-centered support to young adults residing in the Bridge Pointe Program. This 24/7 residential program serves young adults (ages 18–24) recently discharged from inpatient behavioral health care. Youth Specialists play a central role in fostering a stable, healing-centered environment that is designed to empower young adults to transition into long-term housing and independence.

This position works collaboratively with behavioral health providers, case managers, and peer support employees to provide wraparound care tailored to the individual's needs.

Salary Range: This position is represented by a Union. Annual increases occur each year, with the current cap at 8 years or $32.85.

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt, hourly

Union Status : U nion

Reports To:

Program Supervisor

Friends of Youth offers 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
• 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

• Create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for young adults through trauma-informed and culturally responsive care.
• Provide emotional support, monitor resident wellbeing, and assist young adults in navigating day-to-day challenges.
• Support and engage young adults in developing and practicing independent living skills (e.g., meal preparation, hygiene, budgeting, medication management).
• Respond to conflicts or crises using de-escalation techniques in alignment with program protocols. Demonstrates the ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor.
• Encourage participation in house meetings, community activities, and life skills workshops.

• Maintain facility cleanliness and safety through regular walkthroughs and adherence to house schedules.
• Ensure client belongings and prescribed medications are stored securely and documented per policy.
• Complete routine room checks, secure entry/exit points, and ensure program rules are followed respectfully.
• Collaborate with employees across shifts to ensure continuity of care and consistent communication.

• Accurately document shift notes, incident reports, and young adult updates using the agency’s case management system (e.g., Salesforce).
• Complete intake, orientation, and discharge tasks in collaboration with case management and clinical teams.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing employee development opportunities.

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS365 Power Platform.

• Must satisfactorily pass criminal history check .
• Must satisfactorily pass 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 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…