Youth Engagement Coordinator - Zero Youth Detention
Benefits:
Free food & snacks
Training & development
Wellness resources
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Youth Engagement Coordinator directly supports youth and their families and connects them with direct services, enabling them to thrive. This position engages youth and their families where they are to offer education and career opportunities for these youth and their families to achieve success by getting involved in service delivery and voicing their trauma in a safe space.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
2+ years’ experience in program planning, education, and/or youth outreach
2+ years’ experience in youth case management
Experience working with youth who have complex needs that may require the involvement of multiple child-serving systems (mental health, developmental disabilities, child welfare, juvenile justice, chemical dependency, special education)
Intermediate proficiency with MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Proven ability to interact with a wide variety of audiences.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Demonstrates cultural competency.
Ability to build trust quickly.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including late nights and weekends.
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
ULMS Total Compensation
** Most Benefits will take effect on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period
Medical - $8,741.40 per year
Dental - $570 per year
Vision - $65.04 per year
Group Life & ADD - $41.70 per year
Employee Assistance Program - $57.60 per year
403(b) retirement - $100 per month
Health & Fitness Benefit - $419.88 per year
LinkedIn Learning Account
Professional Development Funds – up to $1500 per year for approved professional development activities
Paid Time Off
~ 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during first 24 months of employment
8 annual personal holiday/health and wellness days*
11 paid holidays + 6 day paid winter holiday break
WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave – 0.8% of salary - 100% employer paid
Workers Compensation Coverage - $395.20 - $3,591.33 per year (depending on class code)
Taxes – 9.8% of salary
At the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our program participants, and our community. ULMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or services based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.