Crisis & Youth Support Specialist (Temporary)

YMC; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA in Oceanside/Escondido is seeking a Support Specialist to assist Youth & Family Services clients through program activities, case management, and crisis support. The role supports participants using trauma-informed, culturally aware practices and requires 20–25 hours per week with afternoon scheduling.

Key duties include facilitating groups, documenting activities, coordinating resource referrals, and providing aftercare and stabilization support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Minimum two years’ relevant experience required
• Familiarity with life experiences common among the transition aged youth population preferred
• Experience with Independent Living Skills issues (financial aid, college admissions, GED preparation, housing, transportation) preferred
• Familiar with the operations of federal grants preferred
• Basic computer knowledge and skills
• Familiar with community resources and referral processes preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and intervention support to program staff; prepare agendas and activities for groups, assist with documentation and data collection, support various meetings and activities, facilitate groups and lead activities, provide support for the collection and analysis of data required for reporting purposes
• Utilize shared life experience expertise to advance program interventions and participant satisfaction
• Identify and navigate complex community resources and referral processes
• Apply mental health first aid training to participants in crisis
• Engage in recruitment and outreach activities and advocacy strategies
• Provide aftercare, follow-up, and stabilization support services to participants
• Maintain engaging, professional relationships with participants
• Individually meet with participants, assess the need for and provide supportive services, and apply designed curriculum as needed
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned and assist with maintaining proper document storage and auditing
• Participate in and attend all required staff meetings, trainings, YMCA staff development events, and appropriate agency-wide committees

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Group facilitation

Documentation

Job description

The YMCA in Oceanside/Escondido is seeking a Support Specialist to assist Youth & Family Services clients through program activities, case management, and crisis support. The role supports participants using trauma-informed, culturally aware practices and requires 20–25 hours per week with afternoon scheduling.

Key duties include facilitating groups, documenting activities, coordinating resource referrals, and providing aftercare and stabilization support.