Trauma-Informed Youth Support Specialist

Tgthr; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 120 hours (pro-rated)

Sick leave (pro-rated)

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Holidays & floating holiday

403(b) retirement plan (TGTHR matches)

Employee assistance program

Professional development

YMCA membership

Job summary

TGTHR, based in Boulder, is seeking a part-time Resident Support Specialist to foster a trauma-informed, safe, and empowering living environment for youth residents. You will provide day-to-day engagement, support independent living skills, document daily activities in Salesforce, and collaborate with the larger support team to connect residents with community resources and appointments.

Requirements include experience with youth or vulnerable populations, ability to lift up to 30 lbs, and

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth or vulnerable populations.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field; work experience in lieu accepted.
• Flexible shifts and 21+ years of age.
• Trauma-responsive, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive approach.
• Proficient with computerized office systems (Google Suite, Gmail, Docs).

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 broader supportive services team.
• Transport residents to appointments and resources.
• Support TGTHR's mission with compassion, structure, and teamwork.

Skills

Experience with youth or vulnerable

Trauma-informed approach

Conflict mediation

Strong written and verbalCommunication

Google Suite familiarity

Bilingual English/Spanish

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Work experience in lieu of a degree accepted

Tools

Salesforce

Google Suite

Job description

TGTHR, based in Boulder, is seeking a part-time Resident Support Specialist to foster a trauma-informed, safe, and empowering living environment for youth residents. You will provide day-to-day engagement, support independent living skills, document daily activities in Salesforce, and collaborate with the larger support team to connect residents with community resources and appointments.

Requirements include experience with youth or vulnerable populations, ability to lift up to 30 lbs, and