Cocoon House is dedicated to our mission to empower young people, families, and the community to break the cycle of homelessness through outreach, housing and prevention. We believe that every young person deserves a home and the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential. We accomplish this mission through our core values of community, equity, respect, growth, advocacy, leadership, and safety. We do this work because we envision a world where every young person in our community is safe and thriving.

This Case Management position is full time and works in two housing programs: Journeys with Cocoon House and HopeWorks Station II with Housing Hope. Both programs work with 18-24-year-old formerly homeless young adults in a housing first program model. This position is responsible for offering case management to 25-35 formerly homeless young adults, using a strength based, positive youth development approach and helping young adults increase their skills in seven key areas: education, employment, housing, health/wellness, life skills, relationships, and community connectedness. The Case Manager will assist young adults maintaining housing at Cocoon House and potentially making the transition to other permanent housing options when appropriate. Residents accessing housing at Journeys and HopeWorks Station II are not required to access any services, including case management, thus this role requires the staff member to collaborate and build relationships with the young adult in order to establish trust and encourage participation in services when needed. The Case Manager will provide onsite support to help ensure youth are compliant with their lease agreements and are able to find employment.

$19 Hourly Wage

.Requirements:

· High School diploma or GED required

· Candidates with lived experience are encouraged to apply

· One year working directly with young adults experiencing homelessness (or) any combination of experience and education that support the needs of the position

· High degree of understanding of racial and cultural equity

· Strong and effective communication skills; proficient in crisis intervention/de-escalation

· Strong paperwork and data management skills required

· Training in the following is desirable but not required: trauma informed care, LGBTQ cultural competency, racial equity and anti-racist institutions, domestic violence, commercial and sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), and vicarious trauma

· Knowledge of adolescent development, community resources, and case management skills. Must have good organizational skills and the ability to communicate with members, clients, vendors and the public

· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Conditions of Employment

· Must be 21 years of age or older.

· Show proof of a COVID-19 Vaccine.

· Clear a background check with DCYF.

· Proof of high School Diploma or GED.

· Possess a valid Washington State driver's license, insurance and reliable transportation.

· Drivers Abstract: in order to clear may not have more than 2 violations within the last three years.