VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - CHILDREN & YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - CHILDREN & YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE

Salary

$0.00 Hourly

Location

Public Works, Human Resources and Human Services, 507 Austin Dr, Port Orchard, WA

Job Type

VOLUNTEER

Department

VOLUNTEER HUMAN SERVICES

Division

VOL-Mental Health, Chemical Dep & Therapeutic Courts Program

Opening Date

05/14/2026

FLSA

Determined by Position

Bargaining Unit

NON

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OVERVIEW

Community Advisory Committee Member - Children & Youth Representative - Volunteer

Kitsap County Mental Health, Chemical Dependency & Therapeutic Courts Program

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children, youth, and families in our community?

Kitsap County is seeking a Children & Youth representative to join our Community Advisory Committee, helping guide how funding supports critical behavioral health services for young people and families.

This is a meaningful opportunity to ensure youth voices and needs are reflected in local funding decisions.

About the Committee

The Mental Health, Chemical Dependency, and Therapeutic Court Community Advisory Committee is an 11-member group that advises the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners on behavioral health needs and funding priorities. The Committee helps guide investments in services related to:

• Mental health
• Substance use treatment
• Therapeutic courts
• With a strong focus on improving outcomes across the lifespan, including children and youth.

As a committee member, you will:

• Review and score funding applications for community programs
• Help recommend funding decisions to the Board of Commissioners
• Advocate for the needs of children, youth, and families
• Evaluate program effectiveness and outcomes
• Contribute to system-level planning and improvement efforts

Who Can Apply? We are seeking individuals who:

• Have experience, expertise, or strong involvement in children and youth services, such as:

• Youth development

• Behavioral health

• Family support services

• Understand the needs of children, youth, and families in Kitsap County

• Are committed to representing youth perspectives in funding and policy discussions

• Can collaborate effectively and engage in thoughtful decision-making

• This position is typically filled by someone connected to or knowledgeable about the children and youth service system.

Time Commitment - This is a volunteer role with a meaningful but manageable time commitment:

• Monthly Meetings (Required): 1 meeting per month (2 hours). Typically held the third Thursday from 5:00-7:00 PM (virtual or hybrid)
• Annual Funding Review Process (Required - July & August):7-10 hours per week during this period. Review and score approximately 30-40 proposals. Participate in two in-person evening Executive Sessions (4 hours each)
• Optional Subcommittees: Up to 10-12 additional hours per year
• Estimated Total Commitment: ~60-65 hours annually

(Most of the workload is concentrated in July and August.)

Why Join?

• Help shape services that directly impact children and families
• Ensure youth voices are represented in funding decisions
• Influence long-term community outcomes
• Collaborate with a dedicated group of community leaders

Additional Information

• Members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners
• Serve three-year terms (with potential for reappointment)
• Must have access to technology/internet for participation
• Conflict of interest guidelines apply during funding decisions

Selected applicants will:

• Attend a Committee meeting
• Meet with staff to review expectations
• Participate in an interview process
• Be considered for appointment by the Board of County Commissioners

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Hannah Shockley, Kitsap County Department of Human Services

Phone: (360) 337-4827 email:hshockle@Kitsap.gov

Kitsap County Commissioner District Map: Kitsap_County_Commissioners_Full.pdf

No benefits are offered with this position except those required by the state or federal law.

01

Describe any work or volunteer experience working with children and/or youth. If no experience. list NA

02

Please list any additional qualifications for this appointment that you did not include on your application. Such as: skills, activities, training, and education. If no additional information, list NA

03

Which Kitsap County Commissioner district do you represent through your residence: Your response will be used only to confirm eligibility for vacancies that require residence in a specific Kitsap County Commissioner district. Candidates are selected based on the requirements of the individual vacancy Kitsap County Commissioner District Map: https://www.kitsap.gov/auditor/Documents/Kitsap_County_Commissioners_Full.pdf

• District 1 - North Kitsap
• District 2 - South Kitsap
• District 3 - Central Kitsap

04

Do you certify that your application to the Kitsap County Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Therapeutic Court advisory committee is made solely in an individual capacity (not on behalf of any organization) and affirm that you have no actual or perceived conflict of interest?

• Yes, I certify and affirm this statement.
• No, I cannot certify this statement.

05

Do you certify that you have provided two professional or community references on your application, and understand that these references are important in the selection process because they help verify your qualifications, experience, and ability to contribute effectively to the Kitsap County Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Therapeutic Court?

• Yes, I certify that I have provided two references and understand their importance.
• No, I have not provided two references.

Required Question

Employer Kitsap County

Address 614 Division St, MS#23A

Port Orchard, Washington, 98366

Phone 360.337.7185

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kitsap