Program Coordinator - Casa - Bilingual (Spanish & English) - $3,000 New Hire Bonus
Company: YouthCare
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Mission, Vision, and ValuesWORK SCHEDULE: This position is full
time regular and non-exempt. Work hours will vary and may require
working some evenings and weekends. Applicants who are fluent in
Spanish will receive an additional $2.00 per hour language
differential.AT YOUTHCARE: YouthCare envisions a community where no
young person experiences homelessness, all young people have the
opportunity to thrive, and the systems that oppress them are
dismantled. YouthCare serves young people of many racial and ethnic
backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and
religious beliefs, and we seek a workforce that reflects that
diversity.ABOUT YOUTHCARE: YouthCare works to end youth
homelessness and to ensure that young people are valued for who
they are and empowered to achieve their potential. Founded in 1974,
YouthCare was one of the first programs to serve runaway and
homeless youth on the West Coast. The goal was to help young people
find safety today and build a future for tomorrow. Over four
decades, we've defined best practices and developed programs that
are a national standard for excellence. Using a youth-centered
approach, we ensure that young people experiencing homelessness
ages 12-24 have the hope, skills, and confidence to gain long-term
stability.COVID vaccinations are mandated at YouthCare. Employees
will be required to submit proof of vaccination or have an approved
request for medical or religious exemption and an approved
accommodation at time of On-Boarding. Please Note: Philosophical,
political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination
will not be considered for an exemption or
accommodation.NON-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ARE REPRESENTED BY THE
OFFICE AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES' INTERNATIONAL UNION (OPEIU)
Local 8.ABOUT CASA DE LOS AMIGOS: This program has 2 locations and
20 beds, serving clients ages 12-17, who have been placed in the
program by the Office of Refugee Resettlement Department of
Unaccompanied Children's Services (ORR / DUCS). The majority of
clients come from Central America.POSITION SUMMARY: Under the
supervision of the Program Manager, the Program Coordinator ensures
each facility is maintained to state and federal health and safety
standards, is appropriately stocked of food and supplies, maintains
each vehicle in accordance with state and licensing regulations,
and coordinates repairs with external providers and YouthCare's
Facilities Department. The role also provides direct supervision
and support to clients in care during days which the role is
scheduled to meet ratio requirements.ESSENTIAL
RESPONSIBILITIES:Ensure Casa Uno and Casa Dos are appropriately
stocked with supplies (including office supplies, occupancy
supplies, and clothing and personal items for the clients).Purchase
program and/ client supplies as needed based on weekly inventory
checks. Ensure supply storage areas remain organized and
tidy.Facilitate monthly fire drills, security checks, window alarm
checks, and emergency lighting tests.Provide educational workshops
to clients and/or staff on fire safety, disaster preparedness, and
other similar topics.Complete Costco food orders on a weekly basis;
ensure program is stocked with fresh, culturally appropriate foods
to meet the weekly meal plans.Ensure each employee has obtained
their Food Handler's Card and food is cooked and stored in
accordance with food safety standards.Fill up CASA vehicles gas
tanks as needed.Schedule quarterly preventative maintenance for
each of the program vehicles. Schedule appointments for vehicles as
issues arise.Perform weekly audit of mileage logs to ensure they
are completed to the standards of the organization. Send all logs
to Facilities monthly.Ensure each employee has taken 15-passenger
and defensive driving training. Coordinate two supervised training
drives with each employee prior to driving alone.Coordinate
facility repairs with YouthCare's facilities department and/or
external providers.While in ratio, provide direct supervision of
youth and associated tasks such as providing emotional support,
cooking meals, facilitating transportation, participating in
chores, completing required documentation/data entry, and
facilitating life skills workshops.Complete client intake and
discharge procedures, as needed.Provide assistance and
transportation for client outings, medical appointments, and to the
airport, as needed.Assist with shift coverage by working shifts
that others are unable to work due to illness, emergencies, etc.
Attend applicable staff meetings.Complete other duties as assigned
by Lead Teacher, Program Supervisor, Program Manager, or Assistant
Director.This job description is not intended to cover every aspect
of your job at YouthCare. We are a team that works together to meet
the needs of our clients and every member of the team is expected
to pitch in and help even beyond the specific responsibilities
listed in this description.QUALIFICATIONS -MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS:High proficiency in both Spanish and English (both
written and verbal)At least 1 year of working with children and
adolescents, immigrants and refugees, or other vulnerable
populations.Understanding of issues affecting recently arrived
immigrants.High School Diploma or GED.Experience and credentials
must comply with program contractual requirements, including but
not limited to the Washington State Department of Children, Youth,
and Families (DCYF) background clearance process and must be at
least 21 years of age. DCYF Clearance must be maintained for
entirety of employment when working with under-18 clients.PREFERRED
REQUIREMENTS:BA in relevant field, or 3 years comparable experience
preferred.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Must be able to provide I-9
supporting documentation for employment.Ability to provide a
negative TB Test (results must be within one-year of hire
date).Employees who drive YouthCare vehicles as a requirement for
their position, must be at least 21 years of old, possess a valid
Washington State Driver's License, meet minimum safe driver
criteria established by the agency and our insurance company which
includes completion of Defensive Driving and 15-passenger Van
trainings. Drivers under the age of 25 must have been licensed for
at least 3-years and those operating vehicles with a capacity of 15
or more passengers must be at least 25 years old.DCYF Clearance
must be maintained for entirety of employment when working with
under-18 clients.Ability to obtain a current Food Handler's
CardSuccessful completion of pre-service trainings as required by
contracting agencies. Trainings such as CPR & First Aid
(Adult/Child), Bloodborne Pathogens, and Behavior
Management.Computer software skills including Windows, Microsoft
outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel.Ability to adhere to the
program's Code of Conduct for the Prevention of Sexual Abuse,
Ethics, and Boundaries.Initiative, creativity, reliability,
flexibility, thoroughness.Strong verbal and written communication
skills with good quality spelling, grammar and punctuation.High
integrity when dealing with a broad array of cultures and
restricted and/or confidential information.Ability to deal
therapeutically with behavioral and emotional problems presented by
young people and understanding of emotionally, physically, and
sexually abused young people.Ability to accurately maintain and
produce files, records, logs and reports.Ability to maintain
professional boundaries with clients while building trust and
respect.Ability and willingness to stay awake and alert during
overnight shifts.Ability to verbally and physically respond to an
aggressive person in ways that de-escalate, establish and maintain
staff and young peoples' safety.May be required to assume
responsibilities or duties within the agency not specifically
delineated in this job description for short periods of time or on
an infrequent basis.Commitment to YouthCare's initiative to build
cultural proficiency across the agency. Acceptance of a variety of
lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual
practices.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to perform range of
physical motions, exerting up to 50 pounds. Lifting and carrying up
to 50 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time,
kneeling, squatting, and stooping; running for brief periods of
time; and go up and down stairs.BENEFITS: YouthCare provides a
competitive benefits package to full time employees including
medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term
disability, life insurance, 401(k), vacation, paid holidays, and
sick leave after successful completion of the 90-day Introductory
Period.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT: YouthCare is an equal
opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and
business needs and YouthCare is committed to recruiting, hiring,
training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds,
regardless of actual or perceived sex; race; color; religious
creed; national origin; ancestry; age; marital status; pregnancy;
nursing parent status; physical, mental or sensory disability;
medical condition; genetic information; sexual orientation; gender
(including gender identity or expression); military or veteran
status; or any other basis protected by federal, state and/or local
laws. People of Color and Members of the LGBTQ community are
strongly encouraged to apply.
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