Southwest Youth and Family Services is a proud partner of Youth Guidance and is bringing BAM to four Highline district schools. Youth Guidance is a Chicago based organization that develops and implements the Becoming a Man (BAM) program, which is a school-based program that guides young men to learn, internalize and practice social cognitive skills, make responsible decisions for their future and become positive members of their school and community.

BAM Counselors are responsible for delivering trauma-informed school-based counseling, mentoring, and character development for vulnerable young men in grades 7-12.

This position is full time, 36 hours per week, flexible schedule required with compensation range between $ 52,000.00 to 55,000.00 annually, nonexempt. Benefits include employer paid medical, dental, vision, disability, STD, LTD and life insurance; generous sick and, vacation time including 10 paid holidays as well as a Costco membership.

For nearly 40 years Southwest Youth and Family Services (SWYFS) has been providing critical services in significantly under-resourced communities of Southwest King County, including Southwest Seattle, White Center, South Park, Burien, and SeaTac. As systemic racial and economic inequities continue to create significant barriers to communities of color across the nation, SWYFS remains committed to seeing our diverse community of South King County thrive. Participants in SWYFS programs are 61% children and youth, 92% people of color, 95% low-income (89% very low-income), and over 50% refugees and immigrants.

Our vision is that all residents of Southwest King County flourish and actively participate in the success of the community. We believe when we all commit to equity and expanding knowledge, we can build a community of acceptance, belonging and hope, where all families thrive.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and facilitate 4 to 5 weekly BAM groups per week within the assigned school community. Groups and services focus on youth engagement, clinical counseling, Men's Work, and Rites of Passage skills.
• Provide and record individualized support to all BAM participants. Additional individual, family and crisis counseling sessions administered to students on an as needed basis.
• In collaboration with BAM Supervisor, plan and execute field trips, and special events for students throughout the school year and summer.
• Participate in monthly staff curriculum development trainings and weekly team meetings. Staff curriculum development focuses on the evidence based BAM curriculum and other topics relevant to working with youth.
• Collaborate with school administration, teachers, and other SWYFS programs to create professional networks for communication and professional development.
• Collaborate and/or coordinate services with the local school council, and school parent engagement team.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required. A Master's Degree in social work, counseling or a related human service field from an approved accredited university is preferred
• 2+ years' experience providing supervised group counseling required

SKILLS/ ABILITIES

• Knowledge of advanced psychological concepts (e.g., CBT. Clinical Processing. Modeling and Group Development)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to commit to working in at risk environments
• Ability to commit to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization's mission
• Requires effective communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills that excel in cultural sensitivity and respect for differences
• Must pass Criminal History background check
• Willingness to occasionally participate in youth sporting activities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.