Cocoon House · 15 hours ago
Family Advocate
Everett, Washington
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expCocoon House is dedicated to supporting families and preventing youth homelessness. The Family Advocate role involves working with families to assess their needs, provide case management, and facilitate parenting classes, ensuring consistent care across programs.
ConsultingHealth CareHomeless ShelterMental Health
Responsibilities
Provide case management to 10 to 12 families working on goals to reduce conflict and increase stability in the family
Support youth in creating their own goals that they want to work on with their family
Build relationships with community partners, support the Family Engagement team in collaborative work with families, and gather community resources for families in Snohomish County
Collaborate with coworkers and community partners to present parenting classes and support
Provide low-barrier support for families through phone calls and drop-in services
Provide referrals to other resources as needed
Collect needed demographics and other information from youth and their families and complete all data entry associated with family case management and drop-in sessions in a complete and timely manner
Support other Cocoon House programs to increase staff knowledge around family engagement as needed
Assist the Family Engagement team in training Cocoon House staff in best practices in working with families
A commitment to being a part of Cocoon House’s equity, diversity and inclusion work
Qualification
Required
Two years of experience working directly with parents or guardians of middle school and/or high school youth required
Effective communication skills
Strong at crisis de-escalation
Knowledge of issues facing young people, adolescent development, and strengths-based approaches in working with families
Individuals with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply
High school diploma/GED or high school equivalency
Must be 21 years of age or older
DCYF background clearance
Acceptable driver's abstract with no more than 2 violations within last 3 years
Possess a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
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 Ibs
Must have ability to run up and down indoor and outdoor stairwells in case of youth emergency
Go up and down stairs
Preferred
Experience in facilitation preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
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
Company
Cocoon House
Cocoon House offers emergency shelters, youth advocates, street outreach, life skills and education, and mental health counseling services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Cassie Franklin
CEO
Joseph Alonzo
CEO
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