Youth Community Coordinator (Lacey)

Service Alternatives • Lacey, WA

10d

About The Position

The Youth Community Coordinator works on service goals with and for at-risk or displaced youth up to age 17. The role serves as a liaison among foster parents, staff, and the community team, helping provide a safe environment and implement behavioral and permanency goals. The position coordinates schedules, leads and trains other staff, provides crisis support, and handles administrative coordination, working both collaboratively and independently. Work is conducted in the Vancouver, Washington office and in community and home settings up to 75 miles away when supporting staff; direct work with youth may also be provided. This is a part-time position. The listed wage is $21 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience working directly with youth, or two years of social services education.
• Clear criminal history and successful completion of a background check.
• Current driver’s license, car, and car insurance.
• Have a CPR/First Aid license currently or obtain one within 30 days of hire; the employer pays for it.
• Complete a TB test within seven days of the first day of employment or before working on site, whichever comes first; the employer pays for it.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Work on service goals with and for at-risk or displaced youth up to age 17.
• Liaise among foster parents, staff, and the community team.
• Help provide a safe environment and implement behavioral and permanency goals.
• Coordinate schedules.
• Lead and train other staff.
• Provide crisis support.
• Coordinate administrative work, both collaboratively and independently.

Benefits

• PayActiv real-time access to earned wages
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Preferred holiday and birthday leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED