Join Our Team
We’re always looking for team members who are committed to the success of young people in our community! If you have a passion for working with young people, are at least 21 years of age and can pass a DCYF background check, please review our opportunities below.
How to apply:
After reviewing our current openings below, click the orange button associated with the position you’re interested in to go straight to application.
Family Engagement
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The Bilingual Family Case Manager role works with families to achieve stability and prevent future youth homelessness. They engage families in their homes and in the community to assess family strengths and needs and create goal plans to meet those needs. The Bilingual Family Case Manager, internally referred to as Family Advocate, is responsible for supporting family case management with a total caseload of 15 families. This position also supports the facilitation of diversion seminars for parents and youth monthly. They also respond to community calls, collaborate with community partners, and work collaboratively across Cocoon House programs to ensure consistency of care for youth and families.
Cocoon House is committed to continually growing in our equity, diversity, and inclusion journey, and candidates with lived experience or who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply! We will also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities upon request.
Bilingual Family Youth Advocate Duties & Responsibilities
Full-Time 40 hrs/week | On-site
Wages: $24/hr DOE | +$1.50/hr pay differential for multi-lingual skills with additional paperwork
This position is typically a 9am-5pm work schedule with required evening flexibility two to three days each week to meet with families, as needed. This position also requires up to one weekend each month to conduct the WayOut Seminar with weekday schedule adjusted to accommodate.
Family Case Management:
Provide case management to 15 families and participate in family meetings with the Family Advocate.
Support youth in creating their own goals that they want to work on with their family.
Collaborate with Family Advocates in family meetings, as well as providing support to the youth while they participate in the meetings.
Build relationships with community partners, support Family Education Advocates build a caseload, and gather community resources for families in Snohomish County.
Caregiver Classes and Seminars:
Co-facilitate the monthly WayOUT diversion seminars. Collaborate with coworkers and community partners to present a strong diversion workshop to families.
Conduct monthly parenting classes throughout the year with the Prevention team.
Other Responsibilities:
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 and Prevention work as needed.
Assist the Director of Family Engagement 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.
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
Requirements
Skills needed to be successful in this role:
Strong and effective communication skills; proficiency in crisis intervention/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.
Two years of experience working in human services field with at least one year of experience working with parents of grade school and middle school youth required.
Experience in facilitation required.
Bilingual English/Spanish required.
General:
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
Physical:
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
Youth Housing (Everett & Monroe)
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At Cocoon House we empower young people, families, and communities in Snohomish County to break the cycle of homelessness through outreach, housing, and prevention. As an After Hours Support Specialist you will be responsible for providing a safe and supportive environment for teens in the care of Cocoon House, promoting positive interaction, providing life skills, social skills, and other enrichment activities at our Youth Housing Programs in Everett and Monroe. The After Hours Support Specialist position is intended to be an added support to program staff and management. This position will require some flexibility and a successful candidate will be one who enjoys experiencing a variety of scenarios on a regular basis. This position is a great opportunity to grow in leadership skills while helping provide stability to the housing department, its youth, and staff members If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Cocoon House is committed to continually growing in our equity, diversity, and inclusion journey, and candidates with lived experience or identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply! We will also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities upon request.
After Hours Support Specialist Duties & Responsibilities
Full-Time | On-site in Everett & Monroe
Starting Wages: $23-24/hr | +$1.50/hr pay differential for multi-lingual skills
Provide every other week on-call after-hours shift scheduling and coverage, as needed. During After-Hours On-Call weeks, there will be 20 hours of pre-scheduled coverage plus any last minute shifts that aren’t able to be covered by on-call staff. In addition, the After-Hours Support Specialist responds to staff calls about youth emergencies. On the opposite weeks, there will be 40 hours of prescheduled coverage.
Perform all RYC duties while on shift including but not limited to: Assist all residents with needs including support, problem solving, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, enforcing house guidelines, logging, pass-down, cleaning, transportation, and other concerns
Engage with staff members in a collaborative and supportive way to meet the needs of the youth, programs and staff both in person, and on the phone.
Maintain ongoing training requirements.
Engage youth using strength based and trauma informed approach and assist them as they work towards goals.
Work with case management to assure smooth transition into and out of units
Ensure files for residents are complete and contain all necessary paperwork to meet grant and funding requirements.
Become familiar with licensing requirements and ensure staff and programs maintain proper licensing standards.
Willingness to work in all housing programs with short notice.
Assess crisis situations and provide support to staff and youth while communicating with agency leadership as necessary.
Additional duties as assigned.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision health options with employer contribution
403(b) retirement plan with agency match
21 days PTO accrual in first year
10 agency-recognized holidays
Multilingual pay differential opportunities
Paid training & testing: CPR/first aid, food handler's permit, blood borne pathogens, abuse awareness, TB testing, and additional in-depth practical trainings
Requirements
General:
High school diploma/GED or high school equivalency
Must be 21 years of age or older
1 year minimum of experience working with youth
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
Physical:
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
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At Cocoon House, we empower young people, families, and communities in Snohomish County to break the cycle of homelessness through outreach, housing, and prevention. As a Youth Housing Support Staff, internally referred to as a Residential Youth Counselor, you will be responsible for providing a safe and supportive environment for teens in the care of Cocoon House, promoting positive interaction, providing life skills, social skills, and other enrichment activities at our Transitional Living Program located in Everett and Emergency Shelter located in Monroe. Youth Housing Support Staff have the opportunity to build supportive relationships with clients and model healthy boundaries while working alongside them in a residential setting. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with youth, knowledge of best practices in youth development, and a desire to make a positive difference in their lives. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Cocoon House is committed to continually growing in our equity, diversity, and inclusion journey, and candidates with lived experience or who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply! We will also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities upon request.
Youth Housing Support Staff Duties & Responsibilities
Full-Time, Part-Time, On-Call/Relief Hours Available | On-site in Everett & Monroe locations
Starting Wages: $19-22/hr depending on shift | +$1.50/hr pay differential for multi-lingual skills with additional paperwork
Must have weekend availability
Build supportive relationship with youth and staff with a positive and collaborative approach.
Maintain and model healthy and safe boundaries with youth.
Accept a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices.
Assess emergency situations, gather pertinent information, and provide proper support.
Follow mandating reporting and licensing policies and procedures.
De-escalate youth in crises and utilize anti-racist, inclusive, equity-based, and trauma-informed care in all of their work.
Process intakes and exits for youth, provide orientation to incoming youth to the program, and enter required data for proper recordkeeping.
Partner with case managers to support youth case plans and interact with you in alignment with their established plans. This includes communicating with fellow staff regarding the plan and maintaining appropriate logs and forms with updated information.
Supervise youth in the program and ensure safety while holding youth accountable to policies, guidelines, and rules by assigning appropriate consequences in collaboration with fellow staff.
Assisting, demonstrating, and teaching youth household tasks.
Maintain cleanliness of facilities.
Provide meals including grocery shopping, planning, and cooking.
Arrange appointments, fill prescriptions, and dispense medication for youth.
Communicate with other providers to assure youth are following through with their commitments.
Respond to community calls, drop-ins, and referrals with appropriate information and directions.
Participate in enrichment activities programming and planning with fellow staff.
Provide information and directions for off-site services to youth.
Transport youth to appointments as needed.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision health options with employer contribution*
403(b) retirement plan with agency match*
21 days PTO accrual in first year*
10 agency-recognized holidays
Multilingual pay differential opportunities
Paid training & testing: CPR/first aid, food handler's permit, blood borne pathogens, abuse awareness, TB testing, and additional in-depth practical trainings
*Benefits available for qualifying part-time and full-time employee statuses
Requirements
General:
High school diploma/GED or high school equivalency
Must be 21 years of age or older
6 months minimum of experience working with youth
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
Physical:
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
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At Cocoon House, we empower young people, families, and communities in Snohomish County to break the cycle of homelessness through outreach, housing, and prevention. As an OvernightYouth Housing Support Staff, internally referred to as a Residential Youth Counselor, you will be responsible for providing a safe and supportive environment for teens in the care of Cocoon House, promoting positive interaction, providing life skills, social skills, and other enrichment activities primarily at the Emergency Shelter located in Monroe and occasionally at the Transitional Living Program located in Everett. Youth Housing Support Staff have the opportunity to build supportive relationships with clients and model healthy boundaries while working alongside them in a residential setting. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with youth, knowledge of best practices in youth development, and a desire to make a positive difference in their lives. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Cocoon House is committed to continually growing in our equity, diversity, and inclusion journey, and candidates with lived experience or who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply! We will also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities upon request.
Overnight Youth Housing Support Staff Duties & Responsibilities
Full-Time, Part-Time, On-Call/Relief Hours Available | On-site in Monroe & Everett locations
Starting Wages: $19-22/hr depending on shift | +$1.50/hr pay differential for multi-lingual skills with additional paperwork
Must have weekend availability
Build supportive relationship with youth and staff with a positive and collaborative approach.
Maintain and model healthy and safe boundaries with youth.
Accept a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices.
Assess emergency situations, gather pertinent information, and provide proper support.
Follow mandating reporting and licensing policies and procedures.
De-escalate youth in crises and utilize anti-racist, inclusive, equity-based, and trauma-informed care in all of their work.
Process intakes and exits for youth, provide orientation to incoming youth to the program, and enter required data for proper recordkeeping.
Partner with case managers to support youth case plans and interact with you in alignment with their established plans. This includes communicating with fellow staff regarding the plan and maintaining appropriate logs and forms with updated information.
Supervise youth in the program and ensure safety while holding youth accountable to policies, guidelines, and rules by assigning appropriate consequences in collaboration with fellow staff.
Assisting, demonstrating, and teaching youth household tasks.
Maintain cleanliness of facilities.
Provide meals including grocery shopping, planning, and cooking.
Arrange appointments, fill prescriptions, and dispense medication for youth.
Communicate with other providers to assure youth are following through with their commitments.
Respond to community calls, drop-ins, and referrals with appropriate information and directions.
Participate in enrichment activities programming and planning with fellow staff.
Provide information and directions for off-site services to youth.
Transport youth to appointments as needed.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision health options with employer contribution*
403(b) retirement plan with agency match*
21 days PTO accrual in first year*
10 agency-recognized holidays
Multilingual pay differential opportunities
Paid training & testing: CPR/first aid, food handler's permit, blood borne pathogens, abuse awareness, TB testing, and additional in-depth practical trainings
*Benefits available for qualifying part-time and full-time employee statuses
Requirements
General:
High school diploma/GED or high school equivalency
Must be 21 years of age or older
6 months minimum of experience working with youth
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
Physical:
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
Internship Program
Cocoon House recognizes the significance of creating opportunities to develop the human services workforce, which led to the development of the agency’s internship matching program. Available internship opportunities offer an environment to learn and grow through access to in-person and online training content and, most importantly, practical application alongside our experienced staff.
INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE ON HOLD FOR SUMMER 2024
Learning Competencies:
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-Informed Care
Mandated Reporting
Understanding & managing personal/professional boundaries in Human Services
Case Management Essentials
Behavior Management
De-escalation
Crisis Intervention
Safety: Opioid Overdose Response, CPR/First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, Food Worker's Certification, Sexual Abuse Awareness
Possible Duties & Responsibilities: (depending on program match)
Build supportive relationships with clients through a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach
Support case management with clients aged 12-24
Arrange appointments
Submit case and log notes
Complete required documentation and reporting
Assist with intakes, exits, and referrals into various programs
Lead and participate in life-skills-building activities with clients
Coordinate with other community providers
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