Relief Youth Advisor

Valley Youth House; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Pre-tax Health Care and Dependent Care

Wellness programs

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valley Youth House is seeking a Relief Youth Advisor to supervise and support youth on Fridays and Saturdays. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care, engaging clients in development plans and life skills.

The position requires on-site presence for evenings and weekends and offers comprehensive benefits and retirement options. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be 21+, possess a valid driver’s license, and demonstrate strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to apply knowledge of adolescent development in practice.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to assigned clients during shifts, evenings, overnights and weekends.
• Engage clients using trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approaches.
• Oversee site maintenance and ensure compliance with regulations and reporting.
• Respond to crises per agency protocols and prepare safety plans.
• Participate in trainings and complete required hours.

Skills

Adolescent development

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Google Suite

Job description

Position: Relief Youth Advisor - ($19.50hr to $22hr)

Shifts: Friday & Saturday 8am to 4pm & 3pm to 11pm

The Organization:

Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. VYH works from a Trauma Informed / Healing centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development and cultural awareness into all aspects of our agency. We want our clients and staff to feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and be empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Why Should You Apply?

• An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
• Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match to secure your financial future.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Take advantage of our pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
• Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team
• Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth.

Essential Functions for the Relief Youth Advisor:

• To provide quality supervision to assigned clients during assigned shifts, evenings, overnights, and weekends. This includes being on-site, engaging clients, planning activities and supporting client life skills.
• Successfully engage clients in implementing their individual plan and using positive youth development, trauma informed and culturally appropriate frameworks.
• Oversee site maintenance/cleanliness in compliance with program, county, state and federal regulations and private grant requirements, as applicable, responsible for timely submission of follow-up paperwork.
• Address and report any crisis or critical incident as defined by agency and/or county, state, or federal regulations according to the agency's formalized practice and protocols, including completing preliminary safety plans.
• Attend both external and internal agency trainings and workshops; complete and pass all required training hours and annual training as set forth in the funder and licensing regulations.

Minimum Qualifications for the Relief Youth Advisor:

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED required
• An individual 21 years of age or older, with the ability to identify with and adapt to the goals and philosophies of the independent living program.
• Must receive a passing score on annual motor vehicle clearance to be eligible to operate agency vehicles.
• Possess sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development and behavior.
• Display organizational skills and highly adept at managing multiple tasks and assignments.
• Successful team members are creative thinkers, are flexible in their approaches to people and projects, and are capable of working with diverse groups of the population.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license including vehicle insurance and inspection on any vehicle used for daily work and transportation of clients.
• Ability to navigate stairs is highly preferred (as some locations are not always handicap accessible).
• Proficient in computer knowledge & skills (i.e. Microsoft Windows software); familiarity with the Google Suite is desired.
• Never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.

  Physical Requirements for the Relief Youth Advisor:

  • Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. X Occasionally
  • Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. X Occasionally

  **If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k -6% match, Employer-paid clearances, physical and training, Opportunities for Tuition reimbursement