Direct Care Staff

				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 Direct Care Staff position is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team providing 24-hour shift supervision for youth and young adults, ages 16-18, in an Adolescent Transitional Living Program. In partnership with DCYF, this exciting new program will serve up to 5 young people at any one time and will focus on 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 on site at our Northgate housing location.

This position is with the Y Social Impact Center, the social services division of the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS), serving around 5,000 youth, young adults, and families every year in communities across King County, Pierce County, and various counties across WA. Through our programs we 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; establishing stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center's programs include homelessness prevention, housing, behavioral health, crisis response, foster care licensing, violence prevention, and employment. Since many of the young people we serve have been involved in the foster care, criminal justice, behavioral health, and/or homelessness systems, we truly value relatable lived experience of our staff and those applying for our positions as an asset.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Schedule: 8am-4pm Saturday-Wednesday

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) 

* Full-time employees qualify for a 50% discount, and part-time employees qualify for a 25% discount, on eligible Childcare Services. 

* Some benefits only available to full-time staff 

Hiring Range: $24.00 - $27.00/hour

Responsibilities:

* Provides general support to young adults in education, employment/career development, housing, technology, or other designated field and supports them in achieving their goals.
* Build strong relationships with Y program participants to effectively provide quality services.
* Develops or assists development of individualized, strengths-based, youth-driven service plans.
* Must understand contract/grant terms and conditions to ensure program outcome requirements are met and services rendered to young adults appropriately.
* Maintains clear, professional, timely participant contact notes, service plans, progress updates, outcomes, and other documentation in designated databases.
* Provide direct serve and referrals to with a focus on under-served populations in South King County area. 
* Teams effectively and collaboratively with YMCA staff and/or community partners to plan and facilitate activities, including visits to related resources in the community.
* Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with funding liaisons, other service providers, businesses and/or educational institutions as related to specialized services.
* Supports participant success in key domains such as safe and stable housing, permanent connections to supportive adults, education and employment, health and well-being, and life skills.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Code of Conduct for Applicants

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.*

*must be completed within 30 days of being hired

Authorized Driver Requirement

This safety-sensitive role requires transporting clients as "authorized drivers" for the Y using your own vehicle. To meet this requirement, you must be age 21+, have a valid driver's license for at least three years and possessing a driving record that meets Y standards (no more than two moving violations within the last three years, no significant incidents such as reckless driving, DUI/DWI, no tickets 20+ miles above the speed limit etc. within 5 years) and proof of current auto insurance; minimum recommended coverage limits are $300,000 per incident, and current vehicle registration is required. You must also pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances, including marijuana.

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. 

OUR MISSION 

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 

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. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system. All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check in accordance with Washington's Fair Chance Act. Please download and review the below resources for more information: 

(i) The updated 2025 requirements of 49.94.010: 

https://seattleymca.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=251099&hashed=1503034877 

(ii) The WA attorney general's Washington fair chance act guide for employers and job applicants
			

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