Overnight Youth Specialist Bridge Pointe

Kirkland, WA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 24 - 32

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Youth Specialist supports Friends of Youths mission by providing trauma-informed strength-based and youth-centered support to young adults residing in the Bridge Pointe Program. This 24/7 residential program serves young adults (ages 1824) recently discharged from inpatient behavioral health care. Youth Specialists play a central role in fostering a stable healing-centered environment that is designed to empower young adults to transition into long-term housing and independence. This position works collaboratively with behavioral health providers case managers and peer support employees to provide wraparound care tailored to the individuals needs.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt hourly

Union Status: Union

Reports To: Supervisor - Bridge Pointe

Schedule:Thursday - Monday 11:45pm - 8:15am

essential duties

Client Support and Engagement Tasks

Create a safe inclusive and welcoming space for young adults through trauma-informed and culturally responsive care.
Provide emotional support monitor resident wellbeing and assist young adults in navigating day-to-day challenges.
Support and engage young adults in developing and practicing independent living skills (e.g. meal preparation hygiene budgeting medication management).
Respond to conflicts or crises using de-escalation techniques in alignment with program protocols. Demonstrates the ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor.
Encourage participation in house meetings community activities and life skills workshops.

Administrative Tasks

Maintain facility cleanliness and safety through regular walkthroughs and adherence to house schedules.
Ensure client belongings and prescribed medications are stored securely and documented per policy.
Complete routine room checks secure entry/exit points and ensure program rules are followed respectfully.
Collaborate with employees across shifts to ensure continuity of care and consistent communication.

Documentation and CommunicationTasks

Accurately document shift notes incident reports and young adult updates using the agencys case management system (e.g. Salesforce).
Complete intake orientation and discharge tasks in collaboration with case management and clinical teams.
Participate in team meetings supervision and ongoing employee development opportunities.

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

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.
A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of MS365 Power Platform

b. Additional Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must satisfactorily pass criminal history check
Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) test within the past year.
Must successfully complete the following health certification requirements within30daysofemployment: Food Handlers CPR First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens training.
Musthave a valid Washington State drivers license or be able to obtain one by date of employment.
Employeesand volunteers whooperatetheir own or Friends of Youth vehicles on Friends of Youth business must have a safe driving record as defined by Friends of Youth.

c. Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Able to engage with diverse populations in a culturally responsive manner.
Demonstrate a commitment to the values of diversity equity and inclusion by honoring and celebrating diverse characteristics and expressions of personal identity.
Strong commitment to Friends of Youths mission vision and values.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Able to maintain strong personal and professional boundaries.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with youth.
Able to separate ones personal beliefs and values from those of youth.
Proficient skill set with Microsoft Office programs.

We offer:

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

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