Young Adult Support Specialist - 412 Youth Zone

AUBERLE GROUP; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); In loco; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Paid time off

11 holidays

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Work-life balance

Descrizione del lavoro

Auberle’s 412 Youth Zone in downtown Pittsburgh is seeking a Young Adult Support Specialist. You will build trusting relationships with youth transitioning from foster care or facing unstable housing, greet youth on entry, and support engagement in drop-in activities.

You will collaborate with partners, coordinate transportation to appointments, and maintain timely documentation to ensure effective tracking and reporting.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required; one year of experience working with youth preferred.
• Valid PA driver’s license with vehicle, registration, and proof of insurance.

Mansioni

• Develop and maintain trusting relationships with youth to foster engagement and growth.
• Greet and establish rapport with youth entering the drop-in center.
• Provide one-on-one contact to assess needs, address challenges, and celebrate successes.
• Promote the activity calendar and encourage program participation.
• Coordinate with other providers and partners to ensure community collaboration.
• Transport youth to appointments and activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation for tracking and reporting.

Conoscenze

Youth engagement

Relationship building

Communication

Transportation support

Formazione

High school diploma/GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Auberle strengthens thousands of individuals and families each year, helping to build strong communities. Auberle has evolved into a premier multi-service agency with programs spanning Workforce Development, Housing, Foster Care, Young Adult Services, and Behavioral Health. Auberle’s mission is to help build strong individuals, families, and communities.In 2019, Ward Home joined the Auberle family and has three programs in our Young Adult Services Department.Program DescriptionThe 412 Youth Zone is located in downtown Pittsburgh. The program provides comprehensive, welcoming, and youth driven services and support to young adults transitioning out of the foster care system or who are experiencing unstable housing.Position Title and OverviewYoung Adult Support Specialist• Develop and maintain strong, trusting relationships with young people to foster engagement and support their individual growth.• Greet and establish rapport with all youth that enter the drop-in center including engaging with them to build trusting relationships.• Provide one on one contact to youth as needed and deemed necessary to evaluate their needs, address challenges, and celebrate successes.• Be aware of and promote the activity calendar with youth and help encourage program participation• Facilitate and promote various programs occurring at the drop-in center to engage young people and meet their diverse needs.• Effectively communicate with other providers and partners who visit the drop-in center to establish and maintain the community collaboration.• Support the youth by transporting them to appointments and/or activities as needed.• Maintain accurate and timely documentation to ensure effective tracking and reporting.Location and Travel Requirements:This position is primarily located in Downtown Pittsburgh. All positions are also expected to come to training, meetings, and other events at Main Campus in McKeesport, as scheduled.The travel required for this position is regular.Position Requirements:Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances required.High school diploma/GED accepted and one year of experience working with youth.Valid PA driver’s license, vehicle, registration, and proof of insurance.Requires travel to youth homes and throughout the community.Involves exposure to tobacco smoke, domestic animals, household pests, and other conditions common to domestic environments.Requires working varied hours, including evenings, some weekends and holidays.Great Benefits:Comprehensive health insuranceGenerous paid time off, plus 11 paid holidaysRetirement savings plan and company matchTuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistanceProfessional development and training opportunitiesA commitment to work-life balanceApply Here:If you are mission-driven, passionate about helping others, and eager to succeed, we encourage you to apply. To join our team, please apply at https://www.auberle.org/careersLearn more about us at www.auberle.orgAuberle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.