Full Time Direct Care Staff

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

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 with the Y Social Impact Center, the social services division of the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS), serving around 5,000 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

Schedule : 8am-4pm Saturday-Wednesday

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 generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
• Full-time employees qualify for a 50% discount, and part-time employees qualify for a 25% discount, on eligible Childcare Services.
• Some benefits only available to full-time staff

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

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.