About Careertakes

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Overview

Confidential client is hiring a Care Coordinator — Juvenile Court (H-SYNC Navigator) to work with youth and caregivers involved with the Kitsap County Juvenile Court system who are at risk of homelessness or housing instability. This role provides case management, resource navigation, advocacy and coordination with court staff, housing providers, and community partners to strengthen pathways to stable housing and supportive services.

Location: Port Orchard, WA (on-site with community outreach) Employment type: Part-time (on-site; includes outreach)

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What You’ll Do

• Support implementation of the Housing Stability for Youth in Courts (H-SYNC) program.
• Screen and assess youth/caregiver needs and provide brief case management and resource navigation.
• Track program data and report in HMIS.
• Coordinate with Kitsap County Juvenile Court staff to facilitate safe discharge to adequate housing.
• Network with housing providers, community agencies and stakeholders.
• Participate in monthly H-SYNC project meetings and collaborative planning.
• Deliver STAY family therapy and supportive groups for youth in detention.
• Build and maintain working knowledge of local housing and housing support resources.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the role as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social services, or behavioral health.
• Experience: Entry level — no prior related work experience required.
• Licensure: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.
• Driving: Role requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency. Must be at least 21, hold a valid WA driver’s license for a minimum of three years, pass a motor vehicle history check, and maintain reliable, insured transportation.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in psychology, social services, or behavioral health.
• Experience: 2+ years of related experience (preferred) — experience with co-occurring disorders treatment, individual & group therapy, vocational services, or substance abuse treatment is a plus.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Hiring range: $25.19 – $30.86 per hour (range provided by the employer).
• Benefits highlights:
  • Comprehensive health, dental & vision coverage
  • Generous PTO: up to 19 days + 2 mental health days + 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
  • Fully paid YMCA membership for you and eligible family members
  • Company-paid life & disability insurance
  • Student loan assistance & professional development
  • 403(b) retirement plan with company contributions
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Pet insurance
  • Free wellness app (2MorrowHealth)
  • Collaborative, supportive team environment

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Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

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Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work settings: Court, office, outreach.
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking for extended periods; ascending/descending stairs; lifting and carrying up to 10–50 lbs as required; participating in crisis intervention and de-escalation; rapid repositioning and short-distance movement in emergency situations; and routine visual and hearing acuity to monitor clients and surroundings.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements demonstrated through agency-mandated training.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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