Youth Housing Support Staff (Swing Shift)

Join Cocoon House as a Youth Housing Support Staff on the swing shift team in Novelty, Snohomish County. This full-time position offers the opportunity to directly support adolescents in residential programs, creating a stable therapeutic environment where young people experiencing housing instability can heal, develop life skills, and work toward independence.

About the Role

Working swing shift hours, you'll provide direct residential care and supervision to teens in Cocoon House's housing programs. Your role is essential to maintaining safe, structured living spaces and building trusting relationships that help young people overcome trauma and homelessness. This position requires flexibility to cover evening and night-time shifts, ensuring continuous support for residents.

What You'll Do

• Supervise and support residents during swing shift hours, maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment
• Model healthy behaviors and teach life skills through daily interactions and mentorship
• Respond to behavioral challenges using trauma-informed de-escalation techniques
• Assist residents with academic support, meal preparation, household tasks, and personal care
• Document observations and communicate progress to the clinical treatment team
• Maintain compliance with program standards and facility regulations
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and collaborative care planning
• Build rapport and trust with residents from diverse backgrounds

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability and willingness to work swing shift schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Genuine commitment to supporting youth facing homelessness and housing insecurity
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Reliable transportation to Novelty and surrounding Snohomish County areas
• Pass background check and drug screening

About Cocoon House

Cocoon House empowers young people and families across Snohomish County to break the cycle of homelessness through residential housing, prevention services, and community outreach. We create pathways to stability and self-sufficiency for the most vulnerable youth in our region.

How to Apply

Ready to make a difference? Apply through this listing to join our team.