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65 people are interested
Best Buddy - Staff Supervised
ORGANIZATION: Ryther
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65 people are interested
Summary: If you are interested in establishing a healthy and positive relationship with a child learning to cope with a history of trauma, consider becoming a Best Buddy. You will have the fun and rewarding task of acting as a role model, teacher, and, most importantly, friend to a child. This opportunity is available in Ryther’s residential Cottage Program. Best Buddies must commit to one-hour weekly or biweekly scheduled visits with their buddy for a minimum of six months.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Forming a positive relationship with assigned Best Buddy by actively listening and engaging with child
- Leading an activity during visit with Best Buddy. Activities can include: board games, outdoor sports, reading, baking, etc.
Requirements
- Patience, flexibility, and understanding that circumstances within cottage or with Best Buddy may change unexpectedly
- Comfortable interacting with children with complex challenges
- Must be 21 years of age or older and pass criminal history background check
- 1 hour CPS Mandatory Reporter training (provided by Ryther)
- TB test
- Fingerprinting if WA State resident for less than 3 years
- This position requires line of sight staff supervision in lieu of completing state mandated training for volunteers
Time Commitment
- One-hour weekly or biweekly visits with Best Buddy for a minimum of six months
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About Ryther
Location:
2400 NE 95th St, Seattle, WA 98115, US
Mission Statement
Ryther provides exceptional therapeutic services to young people who are struggling emotionally and behaviorally so they may find a path to healing and hope.
Description
Ryther is a recognized leader in behavioral health services for Washington state children and their families facing complex challenges. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive services and innovative treatments. We guide, coach and teach so that every child and family we work with may experience new ways of thinking, develop positive relationships, and realize a better life.
Founded in 1885, Ryther is one of the region's most enduring nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable children and their families. As a thought-leader in our field, we evolved from the traditional orphanage model in the 1930s and refocused our mission to treat troubled children using innovative and proven therapeutic techniques.
Today, we serve children and adolescents referred by parents, physicians, state agencies, courts, schools and other providers working with children. We have expanded our services to include programs and solutions for families with children who have challenges stemming from trauma, mental illness, substance abuse, Autism Spectrum Disorders, or adjustment issues with school, peers or parents.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Ryther2400 NE 95th StSeattle, WA 98115
DATE POSTED
April 16, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Child Development
- Child Care
- Relationship Building
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours per week
- Visits usually take place after 3pm or on weekends