Part-Time Youth Support & Outreach Specialist

YMCA of San Diego County; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of San Diego County is seeking a part-time Support Specialist for our Youth & Family Services in Oceanside/Escondido. Work involves crisis-informed, participant-centered support, group facilitation, and coordinated administrative tasks to assist youth and families in North San Diego County.

Responsibilities include case-management support, outreach, data collection, and collaboration with program staff.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build rapport
• Must be an adult role model with the ability to effectively set limits in crisis situations
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-aware, flexible, adaptable, and teachable
• Ability to navigate community resources and provide supportive services

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and intervention support to program staff
• Prepare agendas and activities for groups, document data, support meetings
• Facilitate groups and lead activities
• Apply mental health first aid in crisis situations
• Recruit and engage participants and conduct outreach
• Offer aftercare, follow-up, and stabilization support
• Meet with participants to assess needs and provide services
• Perform administrative tasks and maintain records
• Attend staff meetings and trainings

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Group facilitation

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer basics

Job description

The YMCA of San Diego County is seeking a part-time Support Specialist for our Youth & Family Services in Oceanside/Escondido. Work involves crisis-informed, participant-centered support, group facilitation, and coordinated administrative tasks to assist youth and families in North San Diego County.

Responsibilities include case-management support, outreach, data collection, and collaboration with program staff.