Youth Community Coordinator (Lacey)
Service Alternatives · Lacey, WA · 1 wk ago
On-siteOTHR$21/hrPart-time
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Act as a liaison between foster parents, staff, and the community team.
- Provide a safe environment while implementing behavioral and permanency goals.
- Coordinate schedules.
- Lead and train other staff.
- Provide crisis support.
- Work collaboratively and independently with administrative staff.
- Work is conducted in the office in Vancouver, WA and up to 75 miles away in community and home settings when supporting staff; direct work with youth may be provided.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 2 years experience working directly with youth (or 2 years of social services education).
- Clear criminal history and ability to pass a background check.
- Current CPR/First Aid license (or obtain within 30 days of hire; paid by SA).
- Valid driver license, personal vehicle, and car insurance.
- TB test completed within 7 days of first day of employment or prior to working on site (paid by SA).
Skills
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
Pay
$21 per hour
Schedule
Weekdays and weekends; schedule varies depending on the needs of youth.
Benefits
- PayActiv: real‑time access to earned wages
- 401(k) with company matching
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Schedule
- Paid Time Off
- Preferred holiday and birthday leave
- Virtual interviews conducted