The Mental Health Resource Specialist provides support to address the mental health needs of young adults experiencing homelessness in North and East King County.

FLSA Status:NonExempt hourly

Reports To:Manager of Outreach and Supportive Services

essential duties

Behavioral Health Support Services

1. Provide streetbased crisis intervention as needed and support young people interested in mental health care.
2. Offer culturally tailored referrals to mental health resources in the office community via telephone or at a location of the young persons preference.
3. Meet with young people accessing DropIn Services to offer resources in conjunction with participant needs.
4. Be present during DropIn Services to maintain connection with young people interested in access to mental health resources.
5. Utilize a strengthbased model of engagement to connect with potential participants.
6. Build positive rapport with young people to offer the most effective referrals for services.
7. Provide case consultation and case coordination as needed to employees at the Willows Youth Services Center.
8. Engage regularly in community outreach with the Street Outreach team to inform young people in encampments libraries local community centers parks etc. about the availability of mental health support services.
9. Make referral connections for youth in North and East King County.

Community Outreach

1. Develop partnerships with local service providers to ensure access to mental health resources for participants.
2. Respond to crisis calls during the daytime hours that may come through the Street Outreach phone line.
3. Offer training and presentations in the community regarding services offered at Friends of Youth.

Documentation and Evaluation

1. Complete meaningful engagements referral documents and other necessary reporting related tools for each participant.
2. Ensure completion and adherence to program procedure as mandated such as Incident Reports connection to referrals etc. in a timely manner.
3. Complete reporting required by Health Care for the Homeless.
4. Compile monthly reports in compliance with agency and contract requirements.
5. Participate in weekly supervision monthly case consultation meetings and monthly team meetings.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

job requirements

a. Education and Experience

1. Bachelors degree in a humanservice field preferred.
2. Minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience including supporting youth young adults and families experiencing homelessness.
3. Experience providing case management services with an emphasis on traumainformed positive youth development housing first and harm reduction.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of MS365 Power Platform.

b. Additional Requirements

1. Must satisfactorily pass criminal history check.
2. Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) test.
3. Must have reliable transportation and a valid Washington State drivers license (or be able to obtain one by date of employment).
4. Employees and volunteers who operate their own or Friends of Youth vehicles on Friends of Youth business must have a safe driving record as defined by Friends of Youth.
5. Employees and volunteers who operate their own vehicle(s) on Friends of Youth business must carry auto liability insurance that complies with the requirements of Friends of Youth.
6. Must successfully complete the following health certification requirements within 30 days of employment: CPR First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens.
7. Proof of COVID19 vaccination is required. There are no exemptions.

We offer:

1. Generous time off including 15 vacation days per year paid sick leave 11 paid holidays 2 social justice leave days per year for fulltime employees
2. Health insurance package including medical dental vision 24/7 access to telehealth long term disability and life insurance
3. Retirement plan with match
4. Transgender Health Benefits

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