Day/Swing On-Call Direct Care Staff

Full Time
Seattle, WA 98144
Posted
Job description
Overview:

Our Commitment to Equity

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Job Summary
The Day/Swing On-call Direct Care Staff position is a great opportunity to join a dynamic department with three program locations that provides 24 hour supervision for children or youth in foster care or experiencing homelessness, ages ranging from 6-12, 12-17, or 16-18.This position will be responsible for providing daily supervision, individualized support, age-appropriate interventions, developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive independent living skills activities, and preparation for independent housing with a trauma-informed and empowering approach.
This position is at the Social Impact Center Y, the social services branch of YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS). The mission of the Social Impact Center Y is to accelerate young people’s ability to build safe, successful, and happy lives. Every year, we serve 5,000 children, youth, young adults, and families across King County with programs that aim to strengthen young people’s ability to develop to their fullest potential through four strategies: reducing risk factors; navigating systems towards successful life transition; ensuring stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center Y’s programs include housing, behavioral health, foster care licensing, violence prevention, education, and employment. Many of the young people we serve have had involvement in the foster care, criminal justice system, and/or homelessness systems.

This position will be hired to primarily serve one of three program locations: Northgate – Bellevue – Auburn.


What you'll get from working at The Y

  • Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
  • Retirement with generous employer contributions
  • Free access to mental health resources
  • Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
  • Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs
Hiring Range: $24.00-25.20/hr

As of 3/12/2022, COVID Vaccination for this role is Required.
This position requires proof of vaccination in compliance with local state and federal guidelines unless a submitted medical or religious exemption is approved. To see requirements for each program within our association, click here.
Responsibilities:
  • Provides supervision that is trauma informed and relationship based for children, youth, and young adults placed in these programs. This includes safety checks completed at regular intervals throughout the entirety of the shift.
  • Coordinates with the director and case managers to support each resident’s individualized, developmentally appropriate, strengths-based service plans.
  • Completes critical organizational and administrative program tasks.
  • Participates in supportive group and individual supervision sessions with supervisor and team. Engages in teamwork regularly and works together with colleagues to ensure quality care of residents.
  • Maintains a safe, respectful and appropriate living environment for all residents.
  • Demonstrates de-escalation skills in stressful situations, using preventative behavior management skills whenever possible.
  • Builds therapeutic relationships with the residents, both as individuals as well as tending to the group milieu.
  • Promotes engagement in various domains of a resident’s life, including but not limited to their child welfare involvement, medical and mental health needs, education, community and cultural values, recreational opportunities, life skills, and family time.
  • Supports the day-to-day routines of the house such as meal preparation, supervising residents as they complete daily chores and activities of daily living, household laundry, medication management, and group activities.
  • Oversee the safety and cleanliness of the program. Perform regularly assigned cleaning tasks and submit maintenance requests as needed.
  • Accompanies residents to individual appointments and as a group for community outings.
  • Completes critical organizational and administrative program tasks.
  • Teams effectively and collaboratively with other staff and/or community partners to plan and facilitate activities.
  • Maintains clear, professional, timely shift logs, participant contact notes, incident reports and other documentation in designated databases.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

This position is on-call, part time, and will sign up to fill open shifts. Schedule (hours will vary): Day and Swing shifts are Monday through Sunday with varying hours: generally 7am-3pm or 8am-4pm, and 3pm-11pm or 4pm-midnight.
Qualifications:
  • Must have high school diploma/GED/HSEC
  • Minimum one year of experience working with teens or young adults in foster care, group care, housing, education, juvenile justice, anti-poverty, vocational support, mental health, chemical dependency and/or homelessness fields.
  • Must be 21 yrs. of age (unless between 18 and 21yrs and enrolled in an internship, as well as be supervised by a staff 21yrs of age or older.)
  • Ability to teach effective independence skills for a variety of learning styles and to plan supportive activities.
  • Strong youth engagement and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to transport self and client(s) in a safe and effective manner, and to meet clients at community locations; proof of adequate vehicle insurance coverage is required, or ability to travel to areas without public transportation.
  • Current state approved First Aid and CPR certification.*
  • Current approved HIV blood borne pathogens training.*
  • indicates it must be completed within 30 days of being hired.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Associates or Bachelor’s degree
  • Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
  • Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you:
  • Thrive on working in a collaborative environment
  • Are very adaptable
  • Have high ownership and strong work ethic
  • Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet
  • Truly enjoy being of service to people
  • Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together
  • Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all
At the Seattle Y, we are an inclusive organization of people with a shared commitment to nurture the potential of youth, promote healthy living, and foster social responsibility. We also believe in supporting the wellbeing of our employees and offer a free Y membership as a benefit of employment.
Become a leader on our team at the YMCA of Greater Seattle where we promote a continuous learning environment and career opportunities.

“YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran
, or any other status protected by local, state , or federal law.

We are a drug & alcohol-free workplace; all job offers are contingent on the results of a background check and (on applicable jobs) drug screening, including screening for marijuana. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.

If you need assistance of any kind with the application process, reach out to
recruiting@seattleymca.org or the HR department at 206.382.5082.”

MISSION STATEMENT:
Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

OUR VALUES:
  • Respect
  • Responsibility
  • Honesty
  • Caring
  • Passion for Excellence

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