Coordinator 1, Safe Place at Friends of Youth

Kirkland, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crisis Response, Youth Support, Community Outreach, Cultural Responsiveness, Trauma Informed Care, Harm Reduction, Strength-Based Approach, Documentation, Training, Communication, Collaboration, Transportation, Resource Referrals, Professional Development, Crisis Intervention, Bilingual Skills

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

The Safe Place Coordinator leads Friends of Youth’s efforts to coordinate King County Safe Place. They present the Safe Place model to community organizations and businesses, train and support employees at Safe Place locations across King County, respond in-person to Safe Place calls from youth, and support volunteers that work with the Safe Place program services. The Safe Place Coordinator is responsible for 24-hour on-call responses for the hotline which involves responding in-person to a youth. Their response may include transporting the youth to a shelter, coordinating family reunification and/or providing over the phone consultation and resource referrals. The Safe Place Coordinator provides support to other On-Call Safe Place employees and volunteers. UNION STATUS: UNION SCHEDULE: MONDAY - FRIDAY 11-7:30PM ESSENTIAL DUTIES Service Delivery 1. Work collaboratively with the Safe Place team to provide 24 hour on-call in-person and over the phone responses to youth in designated geographic areas who call the Safe Place line for assistance. 2. Develop and maintain respectful, professional and culturally responsive relationships with young people, while utilizing a trauma informed, harm reduction and strength-based approach. 3. Transport youth in a vehicle as needed. 4. Ensure an effective vehicle pickup service for participants from Safe Place locations and provide follow-up services. 5. Maintain written and timely participant contact notes, incident reports, progress updates, statistical records and other documentation in accordance with the program service and contract guidelines and rules of confidentiality. 6. Support and assist in training On-Call Safe Place employees and volunteers. 7. Listen to and communicate verbally and in writing with clients, employees and community partners. Program Operations 1. While on call, answer and respond to phone calls 24 hours a day with the support of the Manager of Outreach and Supportive Services and expected to be present in the office for 25 hours during the on-call working week. 2. Coordinate the ongoing operations of Safe Place across King County. 3. Collaborate with the Manager of Outreach and Supportive Services to improve, grow and monitor the impact of the Safe Place program services. 4. Work with Friends of Youth’s Development and Marketing and Communications team to publicize the service, present to community businesses and organizations and complete administrative tasks. 5. Collaborate with the Manager of Outreach and Supportive Services, Friends of Youth’s Development and Marketing and Communications team to strategically grow the National Safe Place model in needed areas of support for at risk youth. 6. Work collaboratively with the Friends of Youth’s under 18 years shelter, to monitor the impact of Safe Place implementation. Community Outreach and Engagement 1. Perform outreach with youth and relevant community members to ensure community awareness of how to access the Safe Place program services as a resource for youth in crisis. 2. Maintain effective relationships with community providers, caregivers and law enforcement. 3. Participate in professional group seminars and conferences to increase professional knowledge of current best practices and issues impacting youth who are experiencing homelessness. 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. We require: * Bachelor’s degree required, in a human-service field preferred * Minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience, including supporting youth and diverse populations. * Experience providing crisis response and intervention in the following areas: child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, family dynamics, housing and homelessness, juvenile justice, mental health, public assistance rights, sexual abuse and assault and substance use. * Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. * Demonstrated knowledge of MS365 Power Platform. * WA Driver’s license with a safe driving record * 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. 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 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 [hr@friendsofyouth.org].

Responsibilities

The Safe Place Coordinator leads efforts to coordinate the Safe Place program, providing 24-hour on-call responses to youth in crisis. They also train and support employees and volunteers while maintaining relationships with community organizations.