Full Time Direct Care Staff YMCA of Greater Seattle Seattle, WA Job Details Full-time $24 - $27 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching 403(b) Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Computer operation CPR Certification Teamwork At-risk youth mentorship High school diploma or GED Driver's License Experience working with children First Aid Certification Driving Direct support Personal transportation assistance Productivity software Teaching Full Job Description Job Summary The Direct Care Staff position is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team providing 24-hour shift supervision for youth and young adults, ages 16-18, in an Adolescent Transitional Living Program. In partnership with DCYF, this exciting new program will serve up to 5 young people at any one time and will focus on providing daily supervision, individualized support, age-appropriate interventions, developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive independent living skills activities, and preparation for independent housing with a trauma informed and empowering approach. This position is on site at our Northgate housing location. This position is at the Social Impact Center Y, the social services branch of YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS). The mission of the Social Impact Center Y is to accelerate young people's ability to build safe, successful, and happy lives. Every year, we serve 5,000 children, youth, young adults, and families across King County with programs that aim to strengthen young people's ability to develop to their fullest potential through four strategies: reducing risk factors; navigating systems towards successful life transition; ensuring stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center Y's programs include housing, behavioral health, foster care licensing, violence prevention, education, and employment. Many of the young people we serve have had involvement in the foster care, criminal justice system, and/or homelessness systems. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time, in person position with expected hours of 8am-4pm Friday-Monday What you'll get from working at The Y Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance Retirement with 12% employer contributions after 2 years of services - see Y Retirement for more information. Other Savings plans available upon hire. Free access to mental health resources Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs. 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff. Direct care staff in the Social Impact Center receive monthly personal Wellness days in addition to existing PTO and Paid Holiday benefits
- Some benefits only available to full-time staff
Hiring Range:
$24.00 - $27.00/hour
Available Schedules:
Full time 8am-4pm Friday-Monday Full time 8am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday Full time 4pm-12am Tuesday-Saturday Responsibilities Provides general support to young adults in education, employment/career development, housing, technology, or other designated field and supports them in achieving their goals. Build strong relationships with Y program participants to effectively provide quality services. Develops or assists development of individualized, strengths-based, youth-driven service plans. Must understand contract/grant terms and conditions to ensure program outcome requirements are met and services rendered to young adults appropriately. Maintains clear, professional, timely participant contact notes, service plans, progress updates, outcomes, and other documentation in designated databases. Provide direct serve and referrals to with a focus on under-served populations in South King County area. Teams effectively and collaboratively with YMCA staff and/or community partners to plan and facilitate activities, including visits to related resources in the community. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with funding liaisons, other service providers, businesses and/or educational institutions as related to specialized services. Supports participant success in key domains such as safe and stable housing, permanent connections to supportive adults, education and employment, health and well-being, and life skills. Supports the day-to-day routines of the house such as meal preparation, supervising residents as they complete daily chores and activities of daily living, household laundry, medication management, and group activities. Oversee the safety and cleanliness of the program. Perform regularly assigned cleaning tasks and submit maintenance requests as needed. Accompanies residents to individual appointments and as a group for community outings. Completes critical organizational and administrative program tasks. Teams effectively and collaboratively with other staff and/or community partners to plan and facilitate activities.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Code of Conduct for Applicants All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements. Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization's abuse risk management standards. Qualifications Must have high school diploma/GED/HSEC Minimum one year of experience working with teens or young adults in foster care, group care, housing, education, juvenile justice, anti-poverty, vocational support, mental health, chemical dependency and/or homelessness fields. Must be 21 yrs. of age (unless between 18 and 21yrs and enrolled in an internship, as well as be supervised by a staff 21yrs of age or older.) Ability to teach effective independence skills for a variety of learning styles and to plan supportive activities. Strong youth engagement and relationship-building skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to transport self and client(s) in a safe and effective manner, and to meet clients at community locations; proof of adequate vehicle insurance coverage is required, or ability to travel to areas without public transportation. Current state approved First Aid and CPR certification.
- Current approved HIV blood borne pathogens training.
- indicates it must be completed within 30 days of being hired.
Preferred Qualifications Associates or Bachelor's degree Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful. Authorized Driver Requirement This role transports clients as an "authorized driver" for the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) using an employer-provided vehicle. Driving duties for this role are Required.
- Driving roles are safety-sensitive.
To become an authorized driver, you must be 21+, have possessed a driver's license for at least 3 years, and pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances (including marijuana) in addition to meeting the driving record standards below: YGS Driving Record Standards Within the last three (3) years: No more than two (2) vehicle related suspension(s) and/or reinstatement(s). No more than two (2) moving violations and/or accidents. Moving violations include, but are not limited to, the following: Speeding Improper Lane Change Failure to Yield in Right-of-Way Failure to Obey Traffic Signal Failure to obey Traffic Sign Within the last five (5) years: No Major Violations which include, but are not limited to, the following:
DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI
(Boating), Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test Driving with an open container of alcohol Reckless Driving Hit andRun- property damage only (Incidents involving injury fall under Permanent Disqualification) Racing Driving with a suspended/revoked license/insurance Speeding over 20 mph Fleeing and/or eluding police Any other felony driving conviction(s) Driving records that result in Permanent disqualification from driving duties: More than 3 DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI, Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test forentiretyof driving history. More than 3 Driving with a suspended/revoked license Hit andRunresulting in bodily injury or death Manslaughter/felony death by motor vehicle
- Due to state-specific reporting requirements in our driver management system, we are not currently able to enroll California Driver's License holders as Authorized Drivers.
- The YMCA of Greater Seattle will conduct individualized assessments of applicant criminal histories You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you: Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.
Are very adaptable. Have high ownership and strong work ethic. Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet. Truly enjoy being of service to people. Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together. Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.
OUR MISSION
Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.
OUR VALUES
Respect Responsibility Honesty Caring Passion for Excellence YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. We are a drug & alcohol-free workplace. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system. All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. If you need assistance of any kind with the application process, reach out to .
Pay:
$24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching 403(b) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s):
- This role transports clients as an "authorized driver" for the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) using an employer-provided vehicle.
Driving duties for this role are Required. Driving roles are safety-sensitive. To become an authorized driver, you must be 21+, have possessed a driver's license for at least 3 years, and pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances (including marijuana). Do you meet the listed requirements for becoming an authorized driver for the YMCA? Please check the requirements in the job description and answer accurately. (
- Due to state-specific requirements in our driver management system, we are not currently able to enroll California Driver's License holders as authorized drivers.)
- The hiring range for this role is $27-$30/hour. Are you comfortable moving forward?
- Do you currently live in or plan to move to the Greater Seattle Area?
- We value lived experience for our staff as youth, adults, and/or as parents/caregivers who share and use their experiences navigating systems related to behavioral health, disabilities, substance use, education, medical, domestic violence, housing and food insecurities, child welfare and juvenile justice.
We understand these topics can be sensitive however we invite you to share any lived experience you feel is relatable to the role: Which of the available schedules would you like to move forward with? All individuals hired by the YMCA of Greater Seattle must complete a background check (and on safety-sensitive driving positions, drug tests) as part of the post-offer onboarding process. Criminal backgrounds will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis; a positive drug test result (including marijuana) for any safety-sensitive positions requiring driving will likely result in the withdrawal of a job offer.
- Please note that background check turnaround time can vary by jurisdiction: Background check results for King and Pierce counties typically return within 1-2 days.
However, your start date may have to be pushed back by days or weeks as we wait for the background check to clear if you recently lived abroad or in a smaller county that may have more limited resources for digitizing and making records available online. Please select "I understand" to acknowledge these requirements. Please review the YMCA of Greater Seattle Area's Code of Conduct that is linked at the bottom of the responsibilities section of the job description or by visiting https://seattleymca.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert∾tion=download&id=191063&hashed=999166779 Do you speak another language besides English? If yes, please list them below. Are you a relative or household member of another employee at the YMCA of Greater Seattle? If yes, please list employee's name. If you are an internal candidate (currently work for the YMCA of Greater Seattle), have you notified your current supervisor that you are applying to this role? Our Employee Handbook states, "Employees applying for another position within the Y are expected to notify their present supervisor of their application. In response to internal reference requests, supervisors are expected to provide factual, objective, and performance-based information to the hiring manager." Are you able to perform the essential job duties for this position either with or without an accommodation? Please leave a preferred email address for further communication.
Work Location:
In person