Evenings & Overnight Teen Support Specialist

Friends of Switchpoint Inc; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability

401k (Part-time included)

EAP - Employee Assistance Program (Pt)

VASA (Part-time included)

Job summary

Friends of Switchpoint Inc. in Layton, Utah, seeks a Teen Support Specialist to help homeless teens aged 16–18 in a 24/7 Living Center. The role emphasizes safety, connection, and practical life skills in a supportive community.

Starting wage is $17 per hour with weekend shifts in the swing and graves times. The position offers part-time and/or full-time options and requires maintaining logs, teamwork, and adherence to policies. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to set strong boundaries, maintain confidentiality, and exercise discretion.
• Experience working with youth, preferably in a social services or residential setting.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• This is a drug and alcohol-free house, no staff may participate in on site drug or alcohol use, including smoking/vaping.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Actively listen to the needs of the teens and act to meet those needs appropriately.
• Understand and implement Switchpoint’s mission and values and adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Assist with meal preparation, homework, and overseeing chores.
• Maintain detailed daily logs of teens’ activities, incidents, and concerns.
• Promptly communicate concerns about teens to management.
• Complete necessary paperwork and documentation accurately and timely.
• Participate in staff meetings, shift reports, and training sessions.
• Provide life skills support to teens: budgeting, cooking, cleaning, calendaring, goal setting, time management, healthy relationships, etc.
• Maintain a clean and organized home environment.
• Conduct regular bag and room checks to ensure teens’ safety and well-being.
• Update maintenance log with maintenance requests.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Friends of Switchpoint Inc. in Layton, Utah, seeks a Teen Support Specialist to help homeless teens aged 16–18 in a 24/7 Living Center. The role emphasizes safety, connection, and practical life skills in a supportive community.

Starting wage is $17 per hour with weekend shifts in the swing and graves times. The position offers part-time and/or full-time options and requires maintaining logs, teamwork, and adherence to policies. Equal opportunity employer.