Direct Care Staff - South King County Youth Shelter

Overview

Our Commitment to Equity

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Job Summary

Supports youth who may have experience in foster care, homelessness, disconnection from school, juvenile justice, and / or other systems in developing the skills to live independently. Provides general support to youth in family engagement, mental health, health and wellness, education, employment / career development, housing, technology, or other designated field and supports them in achieving their goals. Provides information and referral services. Creates a welcoming and supportive environment at the YMCA.

The South King County Youth Shelter, located in Auburn, Washington, is a 24 / 7 group home for youth ages 12-17, for up to 21 days, who are homeless or at imminent risk of homeless that have been self-referred, referred by a provider, community member, street outreach team, or law enforcement. SKYS staff and case mangers work with youth to increase stabilization, transition youth to safe and stable housing, and work towards family reunification whenever possible.

This position is with the Y Social Impact Center, the social services division of the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS), serving around 5000 youth, young adults, and families every year in communities across King County, Pierce County, and various counties across WA. Through our programs we 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; establishing stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center's programs include homelessness prevention, housing, behavioral health, crisis response, foster care licensing, violence prevention, and employment. Since many of the young people we serve have been involved in the foster care, criminal justice, behavioral health, and / or homelessness systems, we truly value relatable lived experience of our staff and those applying for our positions as an asset.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :

Full-Time Role Anticipated Schedule : Sunday through Wednesday

• Hours are subject to change to meet program operation needs

This role is located in Auburn, Washington.

What you'll get from working at The Y

Hiring Range : $24.00 - $27.00 / hour

Responsibilities

Code of Conduct for Applicants

Qualifications

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.

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 :

Within the last five (5) years : No Major Violations which include, but are not limited to, the following :

Driving records that result in Permanent disqualification from driving duties :

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Education Requirement

As a staff member in the SKYS / Stepping Stones program, upon hire you will be required to undergo employment / education verification to ensure your qualifications meet our Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) / Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) contract requirements.

You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you :

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

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 in accordance with Washington's Fair Chance Act. Please download and review the below resources for more information :

(i) The updated 2025 requirements of 49.94.010 :

https : / / seattleymca.icims.com / icims2 / servlet / icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=251099&hashed=1503034877

(ii) The WA attorney general's Washington fair chance act guide for employers and job applicants :

https : / / seattleymca.icims.com / icims2 / servlet / icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=251100&hashed=74689660

If you need assistance of any kind with the application process, reach out to recruiting@seattleymca.org.