YAS Overnight Counselor

Community Youth Services • Olympia, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Community Youth Services is actively seeking Overnight Counselors for the Young Adult Shelter located in Olympia. This role is crucial in providing a secure and supportive environment for young adults aged 18-21 at Rosie’s Place Drop-In & Resource Center. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young adults by providing a safe haven and supportive services during the night. CYS has been a cornerstone in downtown Olympia for over 50 years, offering a wide range of services to at-risk youth and their families. As the largest child welfare agency in southwest Washington, we pride ourselves on a staff-driven culture that values our team as our greatest asset.

Requirements

• At least two years of direct experience or education in social sciences related to high-risk youth.
• Must carry a cell phone during working hours.
• Must remain awake throughout the entire shift.

Nice To Haves

• Lived Experience: Candidates who have personal experience overcoming challenges similar to those faced by our youth, providing them with unique empathy and understanding.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and stable environment for youth during shelter hours (9:00 PM - 8:30 AM).
• Offer crisis intervention, referrals, and support system strengthening.
• Maintain a healthy shelter environment and utilize best practices for positive behavior facilitation.
• Enforce rules to keep a calm atmosphere and manage safety decisions, including evictions or law enforcement contact if needed.
• Assist with participant transitions into and out of the shelter.
• Record interactions and behaviors, and report significant events to the Program Director.
• Prepare evening snacks, track attendance, and manage participant identification and behavior.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $21.71 to $24.25 per hour.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, HSA contributions, dental, vision, life insurance, and more paid by the agency.
• Generous vacation, sick leave, 11+ paid holidays, and 4 personal holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed