Resident Support Specialist: Nest56 Part-Time (Temporary)

TGTHR to end youth homelessness; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (pro-rated 120 hours)

Paid Sick Leave (pro-rated 80 hours)

10 Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday

Paid Bereavement Leave

403(b) Retirement Plan (TGTHR matches

Employee Assistance Program

YMCA discount

Job summary

Nest56 is a TGTHR housing program in Denver seeking a Resident Support Specialist for a part-time temporary role. You will help create a trauma-informed, safe living environment and provide daily engagement and emotional support to young residents.

You’ll assist with life-skills coaching, crisis de-escalation, and community activities while documenting progress in Salesforce and coordinating with the broader team. Requires 21+, Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience, and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth or vulnerable populations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and be 21+ years old.
• Commitment to DEI and understanding of youth homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe, stable, and empowering living space.
• Provide day-to-day engagement and emotional support to residents.
• Help youth build independent living skills (budgeting, cooking, personal care).
• Use crisis-intervention and de-escalation skills when needed.
• Facilitate life-skills groups and community activities.
• Document daily in Salesforce and other databases; collaborate with the team.
• Transport residents to appointments and resources as needed.
• Support TGTHR’s mission with compassion, structure, and teamwork.

Skills

Youth experience

Flexible shifts

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Conflict mediation

Trauma-informed approach

Diversity and inclusion

Resilience under pressure

Lift up to 30 lbs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Google Suite

Job description

Resident Support Specialist: Nest56 Part-Time (Temporary)

Position Reports to: Nest56 Program Manager

FLSA Status: Part-Time (20+ hours/week), Non-Exempt

Location: Nest56, 2700 Wewatta Way, Denver, CO

Compensation: $22-$24 per hour

Deadline: The application will be open from September 25, 2026 - October 5, 2026.

This is a temporary role with an anticipated end date of December 31, 2026. Additional hours may be available based on program needs.

About Tgthr

At TGTHR, we believe every young person, ages 12–24, deserves safety, support, and respect. Our mission is to end youth homelessness by providing a full spectrum of support — from immediate resources to safe housing and long-term stability. We empower young people to amplify their voices, celebrate their growth, and build thriving futures. Together, we’re creating a community where every young person has the opportunity to succeed.

ABOUT Nest56

Nest56 is a 56-unit supportive housing complex for young people between the ages of 18-24 in which TGTHR is the contracted service provider. While living here, residents are offered employment and education assistance, support and inclusivity groups, counseling services, life-skills development, mental and physical wellness support, housing navigation when they leave, and an array of individual and group activities.

Position Summary

As a Resident Support Specialist, you’ll help make that a reality by creating a positive, trauma-informed environment where youth can heal, grow, and thrive.

Primary Responsibilities

• Foster a safe, stable, and empowering living space.
• Provide day-to-day engagement and emotional support to residents.
• Help youth build independent living skills including but not limited to budgeting, cooking, and personal care.
• Use crisis-intervention and de-escalation skills when needed.
• Facilitate life-skills groups and community activities that promote connection and accountability.
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation daily in SalesForce and other data bases as needed.
• Collaborate with the broader supportive services team.
• Drive residents to appointments and community resources.
• Support TGTHR’s mission of ending youth homelessness through compassion, structure, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Experience working with youth or vulnerable populations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field
• Work experience in lieu of a degree will be accepted.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts.
• Must be 21+ years of age.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a willingness to learn about the intersections of youth homelessness, race, gender, and identity.
• Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with computerized office systems (e.g., Google Suite to include Gmail and Google Docs, phone systems).
• Conflict mediation and resolution skills.
• Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
• Trauma-responsive, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive approach.
• Creativity, flexibility, and resilience under pressure.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs., move up and down stairs, and sit for long periods while performing typing duties.

Preferred

• Bilingual English/Spanish language skills.
• At least one year of paid or volunteer experience in a related field.
• Experience with Salesforce.

Benefits And Compensation

Compensation: $22-$24 hour

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (pro-rated 120 hours earned for first two years of service)
• Paid Sick Leave (pro-rated 80 hours earned each year)
• 10 Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (TGTHR matches up to 3%)
• Employee Assistance Program / Counseling Services
• Discounted YMCA of Boulder County Membership

This Job Offer Is Contingent Upon The Following

• Completion of a satisfactory background check
• Satisfactory reference checks

TGTHR is a drug-free workplace.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

TGTHR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are strategically invested in creating an equitable, diverse, just, and inclusive work environment. All interested individuals, including people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, women, and people with different levels of ability are particularly urged to apply. For more information on our justice, equity, diversity and inclusion efforts, visit our website here. Join us in helping young people find safety, stability, and a path forward.