Weekend Youth Resource Center Advocate (Part-Time)

Waypoint; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Waypoint operates a Youth Resource Center in Manchester, NH, seeking staff to support weekend coverage and warm, welcoming spaces for youths facing homelessness or housing instability.

The role focuses on trauma-informed care, relationship-building, and helping youths access housing, health, education, and basic needs resources, while maintaining a calm environment and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with youth or vulnerable populations is a plus.
• Strong communication and compassionate demeanor required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome youth into a safe, warm, inclusive, and accessible space.
• Build positive relationships through trauma-informed care and youth development.
• Help youth access resources and services related to housing, health, education, employment, and basic needs.
• Support a calm, respectful, and positive environment within the center.
• Assist with opening, closing, and day-to-day operations of the YRC.
• Work collaboratively with outreach workers, case managers, housing staff, and other YRC team members.
• Recognize opportunities to connect youth with additional support and resources.
• Help create a space where every young person feels seen, respected, and welcome.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Youth development

De-escalation

Empathy

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Waypoint operates a Youth Resource Center in Manchester, NH, seeking staff to support weekend coverage and warm, welcoming spaces for youths facing homelessness or housing instability.

The role focuses on trauma-informed care, relationship-building, and helping youths access housing, health, education, and basic needs resources, while maintaining a calm environment and collaborative teamwork.