Youth Housing Program Manager
Company: Cocoon House
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 26, 2024
Job Description:
Description: At Cocoon House, we empower young people, families,
and communities in Snohomish County to break the cycle of
homelessness through outreach, housing, and prevention. Our Youth
Housing program is looking for people to fill the important role of
the Youth Housing (Transitions) Program Manager. This position
oversees the Cocoon Transitional Living Program, which provides
housing for up to 20 teens and young people. You will get the
opportunity to support and supervise staff, oversee the intakes and
exits of youth, help ensure case plans are supportive and
youth-focused, help make sure data is collected and input on time,
and make sure the program complies with licensing and contract
requirements. Cocoon House is committed to continually growing in
our equity, diversity, and inclusion journey, and candidates with
lived experience or who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ are
strongly encouraged to apply! We will also provide reasonable
accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities upon request.
Youth Housing Program Manager Duties & Responsibilities Full-Time -
On-site in Everett Schedule can vary depending on program needs
Wages: $55,000-$58,000 DOE
- Screen, interview, hire, train, and supervise Transitions
Residential Youth Counselors.
- Coordinate with Case Managers, Housing Program Managers, and
the Director of Youth Housing to provide consistent support among
housing programs in collaboration with Senior Program Manager
- Monitor staff follow-through on tasks, policies, and procedures
by providing supportive leadership to staff. Conduct and schedule
team meetings, supervisions, training, and employee performance
reviews at least once yearly and complete necessary employee
paperwork.
- Support initial intake and assessment of all youth and the
development of individual goal plans. Assure access to education,
life skills, and other opportunities for youth.
- Conduct regular medication audits and oversee the coordination
of youth medications and pharmacy relations.
- Provide supportive supervision of youth in care and follow
through on behavior expectations. Lead staff in having a high level
of expectation and support for youth.
- Manage the Youth Council, Golden Dustpan, Cocoon Bucks,
Allowance, Jobs, Cocoon Store, and donation room.
- Oversee day-to-day operations and facility compliance, shift
coverage, and reporting facility and maintenance needs. This
includes fire drills, unit inspections, environmental checklists,
reviewing youth logs, and pass-down processes.
- Oversee proper collection of data and compliance on contracts
and licensing through reporting, managing the program budget and
credit card usage.
- Be available to staff for emergency consultation. Assess
dangerous or emergency situations, respond appropriately, and
participate in on-call rotation .
- Work with other HUB based staff to address community concerns
that arise and maintain healthy relationships with neighbors.
- Follow mandated reporter requirements by documenting incidents
and calling CPS. Follow-up on CPS and non-CPS incidents.
- Support Cocoon House's commitment to create a culture of
equity, diversity and inclusion and maintain a high level of
commitment to ensuring racial equity in the program. Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision health options with employer
contribution
- Multilingual pay stipend
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 21 days of PTO accrued in first year
- 10 agency-recognized holidays
- Paid training & testing: CPR/first aid, food handler's permit,
blood borne pathogens, abuse awareness, TB testing, and additional
in-depth practical trainings Requirements: General:
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
and one year of similar, full-time experience working with
vulnerable populations; OR An associate's degree from an accredited
college or university and two years of similar, full-time
experience working with vulnerable populations; OR Three years of
similar, full-time experience working with vulnerable
populations.
- At least 1 year of management experience, leading and
supervising a team.
- DCYF background clearance
- Acceptable driver's abstract with no more than 2 violations
within last 3 years
- Possess a valid driver's license, insurance, and reliable
transportation Physical:
- Ability to effectively communicate with all internal and
external clients
- Be able to hear voices and alarms.
- Ability to read and comprehend a variety of materials
- Ability to operate phone, computer, and record information for
files and logs
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must have ability to run up and down indoor and outdoor
stairwells in case of youth emergency.
- Go up and down stairs Compensation details: 55000-58000 Yearly
Salary PI224d6e496ae8-30492-34558502
Keywords: Cocoon House, Montgomery Village , Youth Housing Program Manager, Executive , Washington, Maryland
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