Direct Care Staff On-Call - SKYS

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The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

The South King County Youth Shelter is a 24/7 group home for youth ages 12‑17, for up to 21 days, who are homeless or at imminent risk of homeless that have been self‑referenced, referred by a provider, community member, street outreach team, or law enforcement. SKYS staff and case managers work with youth to increase stabilization, transition youth to safe and stable housing, and work towards family reunification whenever possible.

This position is part of the Y Social Impact Center, the social services division of the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS), serving around 5,000 youth, young adults, and families every year in communities across King County, Pierce County, and other counties across WA.

Supports youth who may have experience in foster care, homelessness, disconnection from school, juvenile justice, and/or other systems in developing the skills to live independently. Provides general support to youth in family engagement, mental health, health and wellness, education, employment/career development, housing, technology, or other designated field and supports them in achieving their goals. Provides information and referral services. Creates a welcoming and supportive environment at the YMCA.

This is an onsite, Part‑Time, On‑Call staff overnight in Auburn. Must be able to cover overnight 12a‑8a shifts.

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
• Full‑time employees qualify for a 50% discount, and part‑time employees qualify for a 25% discount, on eligible Childcare Services
• Some benefits only available to full‑time staff

Hiring Range: $24.00 - 27.00/hour

• Provides general support to young adults in education, employment/career development, housing, technology, or other designated field and supports them in achieving their goals.
• Build strong relationships with Y program participants to effectively provide quality services.
• Develops or assists development of individualized, strengths‑based, youth‑driven service plans.
• Must understand contract/grant terms and conditions to ensure program outcome requirements are met and services rendered to young adults appropriately.
• Maintains clear, professional, timely participant contact notes, service plans, progress updates, outcomes, and other documentation in designated databases.
• Provide direct serve and referrals to with a focus on under‑served populations in South King County area.
• Teams effectively and collaboratively with YMCA staff and/or community partners to plan and facilitate activities, including visits to related resources in the community.
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with funding liaisons, other service providers, businesses and/or educational institutions as related to specialized services.
• Supports participant success in key domains such as safe and stable housing, permanent connections to supportive adults, education and employment, health and well‑being, and life skills.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have high school diploma/GED/HSEC
• Minimum one year of experience working with teens or young adults in foster care, group care, housing, education, juvenile justice, anti‑poverty, vocational support, mental health, chemical dependency and/or homelessness fields.
• Must be 21 years of age (unless between 18 and 21 years and…