YAS Overnight Counselor

Community Youth Services is actively seeking Overnight Counselors for the Young Adult Shelter located in Olympia. This role is crucial in providing a secure and supportive environment for young adults aged 18-21 at Rosie’s Place Drop-In & Resource Center.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety and Stability: Ensure a safe and stable environment for youth during shelter hours (9:00 PM - 8:30 AM).


• Crisis Intervention: Offer crisis intervention, referrals, and support system strengthening.


• Shift Schedule: Work three 12-hour overnight shifts weekly, remaining awake throughout, beginning at 8:45 pm.


• Compensation: The starting wage is $21.71 to $24.25 per hour.

Qualifications:

• Experience: At least two years of direct experience or education in social sciences related to high-risk youth.


• Lived Experience: We highly value candidates who have personal experience overcoming challenges similar to those faced by our youth, providing them with unique empathy and understanding.


• Availability: Must carry a cell phone during working hours.

Duties Include:

• Environment Management: Maintain a healthy shelter environment and utilize best practices for positive behavior facilitation.


• Program Oversight: Enforce rules to keep a calm atmosphere and manage safety decisions, including evictions or law enforcement contact if needed.


• Transition Coordination: Assist with participant transitions into and out of the shelter.


• Documentation: Record interactions and behaviors, and report significant events to the Program Director.


• Participant Care: Prepare evening snacks, track attendance, and manage participant identification and behavior.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young adults by providing a safe haven and supportive services during the night.

About Us: CYS has been a cornerstone in downtown Olympia for over 50 years, offering a wide range of services to at-risk youth and their families. As the largest child welfare agency in southwest Washington, we pride ourselves on a staff-driven culture that values our team as our greatest asset.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary starting at $21.71 to $24.25 per hour.


• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, HSA contributions, dental, vision, life insurance, and more paid by the agency.


• Generous vacation, sick leave, 11+ paid holidays, and 4 personal holidays.


• Opportunities for professional development and training.

Join us at CYS and be part of a team that’s dedicated to creating positive change and providing hope for the future. Apply today and help us support the youth in their journey to independence!

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and passion for working with youth. We look forward to hearing from you!

Community Youth Services is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.