Youth Community Coordinator (Vancouver, Clark County)
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Service Alternatives
Vancouver, WA, US
Summary
This role acts as a liaison between foster parents, staff, and the community to implement behavioral and permanency goals for at-risk youth. Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, providing crisis support, and leading or training other staff members.
Job Description
*42 Years of Advancing Potential**
Job Summary:
The Big Picture:
Are you ready to take the next step in your career of helping foster youth? We are looking for a part time Youth Community Coordinator to work on service goals with and for at risk or displaced youth up to 17 years old.
What you'll be doing:
This role is a liaison between foster parents, staff, and the community team, providing a safe environment with working on implementing behavioral and permanency goals. The candidate will coordinate schedules, lead and train other staff, provide crisis support, coordinate schedules and other administrative staff working both collaboratively and independently. Work is conducted in the office in Vancouver, WA and up to 75 miles away in community and home settings when supporting staff; work directly with youth may be provided.
Wage: $21 per hour
Program:34
Locations: Vancouver, Clark County
Shifts: Weekdays and Weekends vary depending on needs of youth.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2 years experience working directly with youth (OR 2 years of social services education.)
- Have a clear criminal history and pass a background check
Licensing and Certifications:
- Currently have or within 30 days of being hired CPR/First Aid license (paid by SA)
- Current driver license, car, and car insurance
- TB Test: Within 7 days of first day of employment, or prior to working on site (whichever comes first) (Paid by SA)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree.
Service Alternatives is:
We are a values-driven organization. Our mission is to advance the potential of communities, customers, and ourselves through exceptional service.
Benefits:
PayActiv: Real time access to earned wages
401(k), 401(k) Matching, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Schedule, Paid Time Off
*See attached "at a glance" for more information*
Additional Benefits:
- A preferred holiday and birthday leave
Virtual Interviews Conducted
SA is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.
DEIB Statement can be found by clicking here:
This position has a varied schedule with weekend availability required.
Service Alternatives is a multi-faceted human services agency with a clear vision and strong values. We support individuals and families of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities and provide a spectrum of services that include employment services, residential services, wraparound/kinship services, foster care, school-based services, independent living support, consultation and training.
We at Service Alternatives are committed to advancing the potential of our communities, customers and ourselves through exceptional service. This vision defines our purpose and is at the heart of our business.
We also have a strong set of guiding core values through which we think, act and operate our business in order to successfully carry out our vision. We believe our core values only have strength and credibility as they are embodied in our day to day work.
Integrity:
We believe in doing the right things for the right reasons. We believe our words and actions should be one. We believe in grounding our relationships in honesty and trust.
Excellence:
We believe our work and behavior should meet and exceed the highest standards.
Customer Service:
We believe in building strong partnerships with our customers. We believe in providing service that surpasses our customer's expectations.
Employee Satisfaction:
We believe in creating a company where employees have meaningful work, opportunities for growth, a chance to participate in decision making, and comprehensive benefit packages.
Fiscal Responsibility:
We believe in being responsible stewards of our resources. We believe in sharing a portion of the company's profit with all employees.
Community:
We believe in building strong communities. We actively support each individual and family with whom we work to participate and contribute to their communities in meaningful ways.
Founded
1983
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Coupeville, Washington
Service Alternatives is a multi-faceted human services agency with a clear vision and strong values. We support individuals and families of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities and provide a spectrum of services that include employment services, residential services, wraparound/kinship services, foster care, school-based services, independent living support, consultation and training.
We at Service Alternatives are committed to advancing the potential of our communities, customers and ourselves through exceptional service. This vision defines our purpose and is at the heart of our business.
We also have a strong set of guiding core values through which we think, act and operate our business in order to successfully carry out our vision. We believe our core values only have strength and credibility as they are embodied in our day to day work.
Integrity:
We believe in doing the right things for the right reasons. We believe our words and actions should be one. We believe in grounding our relationships in honesty and trust.
Excellence:
We believe our work and behavior should meet and exceed the highest standards.
Customer Service:
We believe in building strong partnerships with our customers. We believe in providing service that surpasses our customer's expectations.
Employee Satisfaction:
We believe in creating a company where employees have meaningful work, opportunities for growth, a chance to participate in decision making, and comprehensive benefit packages.
Fiscal Responsibility:
We believe in being responsible stewards of our resources. We believe in sharing a portion of the company's profit with all employees.
Community:
We believe in building strong communities. We actively support each individual and family with whom we work to participate and contribute to their communities in meaningful ways.
Founded
1983
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Coupeville, Washington