Hope Center YE Shelter Support Specialist

Rod s House • Yakima, WA, US, WA

21h • $0 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The Support Specialists at Rod’s House focus on providing a safe and stable environment for young people to learn new skills in order to thrive on their own in the community. Support Specialists help support a wide spectrum of needs for young people (ages 13-17) experiencing homelessness throughout Yakima County. Support Specialists play a pivotal role as guides for youth so they may progress from temporary sheltering to permanent, safe, and stable housing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED Required
• Must be at least 21 years of age Required
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance Required
• At least 1 year experience working directly with youth, particularly youth experiencing homelessness
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with young people in crisis.
• Willingness to learn and teach new things.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish English) Preferred

Responsibilities

• Engage with youth to make them feel welcome, safe, and supported
• Collaborate with Case Manager, Behavioral Health Specialist, Family Support Specialist, Peer Navigator, and Program Coordinator on how best to support the youth
• Appropriately respond to and coach youth through verbal, physical, and emotional altercations
• Actively seek opportunities to be inclusive and equitable
• Accompany youth to designated recreational activities and mealtimes
• Assist with housekeeping duties and ensure cleanliness and tidiness at all times
• Ensure a safe environment for fellow employees, volunteers, and residents
• Review health guidelines and organize food on a daily basis
• Participate in monthly program outcome reporting with all program staff following policies and procedures
• Complete data entry tasks, as assigned
• Prioritize keeping information on the youth confidential and secure
• Provide regular feedback on program policies and procedures and program trainings to include Mandated reporting trainings
• Provide general assistance and support as directed
• Proven ability to create a system or process when one does not exist
• Complete all other duties as assigned and other duties as required
• administering/observing medication times and documenting accurately

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 401K

What This Job Offers

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