Outreach & Resource Connector

Cocoon House•Everett, WA

5d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Outreach & Resource Connector coordinates support for youth and families through outreach and support to families and youth and building connections to community resources. The Outreach & Resource Connector works alongside the Family Advocates to support families and teens throughout Snohomish County. Cocoon House is committed to continually growing in our equity, diversity, and inclusion journey, and candidates with lived experience or who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply! We will also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities upon request. Outreach & Resource Connector Duties & Responsibilities Full-Time 40 hrs/week | On-site Wages: $23-$25/hr DOE This position is typically a 9am-5pm work schedule with required evening flexibility two to three days each week to meet with families, as needed. This position also requires some weekend availability such as one weekend each month to conduct the family classes with weekday schedule adjusted to accommodate.

Requirements

Two years of experience working directly with parents or guardians of middle school and/or high school youth and navigating community resources required.
Effective communication skills.
Strong at crisis de-escalation.
Knowledge of issues facing young people, adolescent development, and strengths-based approaches in working with families.
High school diploma/GED or high school equivalency
Must be 21 years of age or older
DCYF background clearance
Acceptable driver's abstract with no more than 2 violations within last 3 years
Possess a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
Ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external clients
Be able to hear voices and alarms.
Ability to read and comprehend a variety of materials
Ability to operate phone, computer, and record information for files and logs
Must be able to lift up to 50 Ibs
Must have ability to run up and down indoor and outdoor stairwells in case of youth emergency.
Go up and down stairs

Nice To Haves

Individuals with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Certified Peer Counselor preferred.
Experience in facilitation preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct community outreach to schools, treatment facilities or hospitals, juvenile justice facilities or probation, family resource centers, community nonprofits, and/or other community resources and events to increase awareness of Cocoon House’s services for families and youth
Provide expertise in resource navigation for the Family Engagement team at Cocoon House
Support youth and families in navigating public and community resources
Provide adequate follow up to ensure connections to community resources are able to be made
Provide weekly drop-in support for families experiencing instability in Everett and Lynnwood
Provide families with community resources, basic needs supplies, and parenting support
Make referrals to other Cocoon House services as well as agency partners

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision health options with employer contribution
Multilingual pay stipend
403(b) retirement plan
21 days of PTO accrued in first year
10 agency-recognized holidays
Paid training & testing: CPR/first aid, food handler's permit, blood borne pathogens, abuse awareness, TB testing, and additional in-depth practical trainings

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