Relief Youth Specialist - Hys

Relief - Redmond Youth Service Center

Purpose

The Relief Staff at the Redmond Youth Service Center works to create a safe and supportive space, while providing direct service to youth and young adults experiencing homelessness, as well as referrals and basic needs supplies. The Relief helps to administer the policies and procedures of the Redmond Youth Service Center (RYSC) and is responsible for the safety and cleanliness of the facility. Relief are contacted when the Redmond Youth Service Center is in need of staff coverage.

Essential Duties:

• Provide support to young people accessing Shelter and Drop-In Center services at the Redmond Youth Service Center; this includes support young people in accessing food, clothing, hygiene supplies, and other basic need items.
• Develop and maintain respectful, professional and culturally responsive relationships with young people, while utilizing a trauma informed, harm reduction and strength-based approach.
• Listen to and communicate verbally and in writing with clients, colleagues and community partners; maintain written record keeping as required by program.
• Provide direct service by checking guests into the RYSC Shelter or Drop-In Center, referring young people to appropriate resources, initiating intake paperwork, and providing a safe, caring, and non-judgmental environment for guests.
• Maintain RYSC operations and support by organizing food and resources, assisting with laundry and dish washing duties, and maintaining a record of items distributed to guests.

We offer:

• 15 vacation days per year with annual accrual interests, paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, 2 personal days and 2 social justice leave days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Medical, dental and vision coverage; 24/7 access to telehealth
• 403(b) retirement plan and matching
• Long-term disability insurance and life insurance
• Professional development opportunities are available 24/7 on our online learning platform
• All employees and their immediate family members can receive free counseling and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program

We require:

• Experience working with youth and young adults; experience working with young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability preferred. Lived experience with homelessness or housing instability may substitute work experience.
• Education or experience in equity and culturally responsive care preferred.
• WA Driver’s license with a safe driving record
• Proof of COVID vaccination
• Must satisfactorily pass criminal background check.
• Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) test.
• Must have a valid Washington State driver's license.
• Must have a safe driving record as defined by Friends of Youth.
• Must successfully complete the following health certification requirements within 30 days of employment: CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens training.

Schedule and Location

Work takes place in person/onsite in Redmond, WA. Candidates may select the shifts they would like to consistently work, which are:

• 8:30AM-5:00PM Daytime Drop-in
• 4:00PM-9:00PM Evening Drop-in
• 8:30PM-8:30AM Shelter

Friends of Youth is committed to equity and creating a diverse and inclusive work environment as an equal opportunity employer. We welcome, honor, and celebrate our clients, colleagues, and communities’ diverse identities and cultures. For more information, email hr@friendsofyouth.org.