Full time Retirement Specialist

Starting Salary: $24.00 Salary Range: This position is represented by a Union. The Specialist – Program Support serves as a flexible, multi-site support role responsible for providing direct care coverage across residential programs at Friends of Youth Kirkland-based campuses. This floating position is designed to fill scheduling gaps and ensure continuity of care, safety, and service across multiple campuses.
The Specialist – Program Support helps to create and maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment for young people experiencing homelessness, ensuring a caring and non-judgmental approach across all services.
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This position is represented by a Union. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, hourly
Union Status: Union
essential duties | minor and young adult shelter services
Maintain a safe living environment tailored to the needs of minors (Youth Haven) and young adults (Willows Youth Services Center (WYSC) and Bridge Pointe).

Promote a sense of community and safety specific to youth or young adults. Support conflict resolution skills relevant to the age group served. Utilize preventative and de-escalation floor management techniques tailored to address challenging behaviors of minors and young adults. Facilitate walk-through and safety checks in areas internal and external to the facility.

Minor and Young Adult Engagement Provide personal attention Support the growth and development of independent living skills Interact with empathy and without judgment, respecting the developmental stages of each group. Conduct intake processes and referrals for resources such as case management, education, employment, housing, mental health, and substance use services relevant to minors and young adults.

Supervision and Monitoring Plan, supervise, and support tasks that promote mental, physical, and social health, adjusting approaches for minors and young adults. Ensure safe storage and dispensing of medications, adhering to specific protocols for minors and young adults. Assist with prepping/serving meals, cleaning responsibilities, facility security, and administrative tasks to support program operations. Maintain close supervision to ensure awareness of the whereabouts and activities of clients. Participate in professional training for continuous growth and knowledge Objectively document behavioral events and maintain daily communication logs. Record medication administration and financial disbursements accurately Complete incident reports and other required documentation in compliance with agency policies. Provide consistent communication and support through accurate daily documentation.

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). Bachelor’s degree preferred. A minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience, providing direct services to young adults. Minimum of 6 months of full-time experience, providing direct services to youth in work or volunteer capacity. 2 years of experience with minors and/or young adults Must have strong proficiency in English. Demonstrated knowledge of MS365 Power Platform.

Employees and volunteers who operate their own or Friends of Youth vehicles on Friends of Youth business, must have a safe driving record as defined by Friends of Youth. Food Handler’s Card, CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens.

Generous time off including 15 vacation days per year, paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, 2 social justice leave days per year for full-time employees Health insurance package including medical, dental, vision, 24/7 access to telehealth, long term disability and life insurance Retirement plan with match 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.