Weekend Overnight Youth Engagement Specialist

Covenant House International; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant House New Orleans is seeking a Youth Engagement Specialist for a part-time overnight weekend shift (11 PM–7:30 AM) with additional weekday availability welcome. You will build trusted relationships with youth experiencing homelessness, use trauma-informed practices, and support life-skills and access to housing, education, and healthcare services.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, confidentiality, and collaboration with staff and community partners to promote resilience and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience working with youth or in human services.
• Flexible schedules including weekends and overnights.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with youth through respectful interactions.
• Apply trauma-informed practices to engage youth non-judgmentally.
• Create a safe, welcoming environment that fosters belonging and stability.
• Support youth with life skills, daily living activities, and responsibilities.
• Assist in accessing housing, education, health care, and mental health services.
• Document progress and maintain confidential records per policy.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Youth engagement

Communication

Crisis intervention

Relationship building

Cultural humility

Time management

Teamwork

Documentation

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Education, Counseling, or related field

Tools

HMIS

ETO

Job description

Covenant House New Orleans is seeking a Youth Engagement Specialist for a part-time overnight weekend shift (11 PM–7:30 AM) with additional weekday availability welcome. You will build trusted relationships with youth experiencing homelessness, use trauma-informed practices, and support life-skills and access to housing, education, and healthcare services.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, confidentiality, and collaboration with staff and community partners to promote resilience and