Youth Partner

JOB OVERVIEW

Make a meaningful difference for youth in foster care.

Foster First is seeking a caring, dependable, and bilingual Youth Partner to support our Tri‑Cities foster care program. This position will begin as on‑call, with the potential to transition into a part‑time role as program needs and caseload increase. Applicants must live in the Tri‑Cities or surrounding area and be fluent in English and Spanish, including speaking, reading, and writing.

The Youth Partner works directly with youth and foster families by providing individualized case time, behavioral support, supervision, transportation, and after‑hours and crisis response. The position is expected to begin with approximately 2–4 youth, with the potential to increase to 4–8 youth as the program grows. You will work closely with Case Managers, foster parents, and community partners to support each youth’s safety, stability, and individual goals.

This role includes both scheduled and on‑call responsibilities in foster homes, community settings, and other locations where youth need support. Evening and weekend availability is required. Employees receive a $100 stipend for each scheduled weekend of After‑Hours and Crisis Response coverage, in addition to hourly pay for hours worked.

• 401(k) plan with a 50% employer matching contribution
• Flexible work schedule based on program and caseload needs
• $50 monthly phone stipend
• $100 weekend stipend when scheduled for After‑Hours and Crisis Response
• Meaningful work supporting youth and foster families in the community

As a Youth Partner, you will:

• Build supportive, professional relationships with youth and foster families.
• Provide individualized case time and behavioral support as directed by the Case Manager.
• Make home and community visits to support youth and monitor progress toward case‑plan goals.
• Provide youth supervision during trainings, meetings, appointments, and other activities.
• Respond to after‑hours and crisis situations using trauma‑informed and Right Response de‑escalation principles.
• Transport youth to visits, respite placements, medical appointments, activities, and other approved destinations.
• Support and supervise visits between youth, parents, siblings, and other significant individuals when assigned.
• Help foster families strengthen communication, parenting skills, stress management, and household routines.
• Connect youth and families with community resources and available supports.
• Participate in community activities with youth to encourage positive experiences, skill development, and engagement.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and professional case documentation.
• Communicate concerns, significant observations, and changes in youth needs to the assigned Case Manager or Program Manager.
• Collaborate with Case Managers, foster parents, and community partners to support youth safety, stability, and success.
• Assist with recruitment, retention, program activities, and other assignments as needed.
• Complete
  30 hours of ongoing training annually.

This is not a traditional 8‑to‑5 position. Flexibility is an important part of supporting youth and foster families when they need us most. This position begins as on‑call, with scheduled hours based on youth, caseload, and program needs. Candidates must be available for some evening and weekend work, including participation in the After‑Hours and Crisis Response rotation.

As the Tri‑Cities program and caseload grow, this position may transition into a part‑time role with more consistent weekly hours. Crisis response and case‑related services may occur in foster homes, community settings, offices, or other non‑traditional work locations. Reliable transportation is essential because this position includes…