Young Adult Peer Navigator

Description: The Young Adult Peer Navigator , internally referred to as the Snohomish Young Adult Housing (SYAH) Peer Navigator is responsible for building healthy, supportive relationships with program participants and assisting Cocoon House staff with providing supportive services to all program participants. A Peer Navigator is someone who has experience navigating the challenges and barriers of young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability, and is able to use that experience to help guide program participants that are having a similar experience. In this role, the Peer Navigator acts as a point of connection between other Cocoon House staff and the similarly-aged program participants with whom the Peer Navigator may have life experiences in common. 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.   Snohomish Young Adult Housing (SYAH) Peer Navigator Duties & Responsibilities Part-time 20 hours per week| On-site in Everett, Snohomish County Starting Wages: $21-23/hr | +$1.50/hr pay differential for multi-lingual skills with additional paperwork Act as a unique avenue for communication with program participants with regular check-ins. Assist in establishing and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for transitional housing participants. Work in collaboration with case managers in achieving program goals and providing supportive services, including addressing chemical dependency, mental health, employment, education, financial, housing and documentation needs. Assist program participants in navigating the challenges associated with attaining and maintaining housing stability. This can include providing or helping young adults connect to socio-emotional support as well as offering advice on practical life skills and positive youth development. Input accurate data and case notes following meetings with clients. Provide insight on how to make and maintain the program so it is driven and focused on participants. 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: First-hand experience of the challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness (such as housing instability, financial strain, familial conflict, legal difficulties, chemical dependency, etc.) First-hand experience or knowledge of the following systems or programs: shelters, transitional housings, justice, foster care, behavioral health, McKinney-Vento, or other related systems or programs Professional competency, including strong organization, time management, teamwork and adaptability Enthusiasm for working with and supporting others Openness to adapting strategies and approaches to work to constantly seek ways to better support program participants Have the ability to build rapport and relate to youth and other staff while maintaining professional boundaries. Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices along with a commitment to the agency’s mission of equity, diversity and inclusion work.  Skills and ability to follow policies and procedures, maintain appropriate and professional boundaries.  Attention to detail and ability to track and input data and complete all necessary paperwork. The youth served in this position are between 18 – 24 years of age, and as a bona fide occupational qualification for the Peer Navigator the candidate must also be in the same age range of 21 – 24. High school diploma/GED or high school equivalency Must be 21 years of age or older 6 months of experience working with youth preferred 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 Compensation details: 21-23 Hourly Wage PI0a352d09604f-

Created: 2025-10-02