YAS Overnight Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

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.

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!

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.

Additional Benefits & Agency Qualifications are detailed on the Career Page on the agency website.

CYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion, age, marital or nursing mother status, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.