careers at friends of youth
join the team behind the team
At Friends of Youth, your work supports youth, young adults, and families throughout King County. Our programs include behavioral health services, foster care, housing, shelters, substance use treatment, and family support services. We hire people who reflect the community we serve, invest in their growth, and believe that everyone deserves a team behind them, including our own staff. We actively seek multilingual and multicultural employees fluent in the languages spoken by young people.
For 75 years, Friends of Youth has believed that when the world says no, we say yes, and our employees are the ones who get it done. Our staff surrounds young people and families with real, coordinated support. Whether you join as a case manager, therapist, direct care staff, or administrator, you'll be part of a trauma-informed, team-based model.
Friends of Youth’s key values are Youth First, Accountability, Collaboration, Equity, Quality, and Relationships Learn more
life at friends of youth
Our day-to-day culture is built on team-based support, manageable caseloads, ongoing training, and strong supervision. Leadership here is trauma-informed, kind, and mentor-focused — because the same support we build for young people, we try to build for each other.
Our benefits for eligible full-time employees include:
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15 vacation days per year.
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Paid sick leave.
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11 paid holidays.
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4 paid float holidays each year.
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 access to telehealth services.
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Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
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Retirement plan with employer match.
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Transgender-inclusive health benefits.
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A hybrid work environment.
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Opportunities to mentor clinicians and shape the quality of behavioral health services.
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Meaningful work within a community-focused nonprofit organization.
Friends of Youth is committed to equity and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome, honor, and celebrate the diverse identities, experiences, and cultures of our clients, colleagues, and communities.
Friends of Youth is an equal opportunity employer.
For additional information, contact Human Resources at hr@friendsofyouth.org.