Youth Advisor - Part-Time (Evenings & Weekends)

Valley Youth House; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability coverage

FSA benefits

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Job summary

Valley Youth House is seeking a Youth Advisor (PT, <20 hrs) in Allentown to support youth through supervision, activities, and life skills coaching. You will use trauma-informed and culturally aware approaches to engage clients and implement their individual plans.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with preference for experience with adolescents. Responsibilities include safety planning, regulatory compliance, and ongoing training participation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED; one year of experience with adolescents preferred.
• Knowledge of adolescent development and behavior.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for assigned clients during shifts, evenings, overnights, and weekends on-site; plan activities and support life skills.
• Engage clients using positive youth development, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate approaches.
• Oversee site maintenance and ensure compliance with regulations; submit follow-up paperwork timely.
• Report crises or incidents per agency and regulatory protocols; develop safety plans as needed.
• Attend training sessions and complete required hours to meet funder/licensing requirements.

Skills

Adolescent development

Organizational skills

Creative thinking

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Computer literacy (Windows, Google)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

Google Suite

Job description

Valley Youth House is seeking a Youth Advisor (PT, <20 hrs) in Allentown to support youth through supervision, activities, and life skills coaching. You will use trauma-informed and culturally aware approaches to engage clients and implement their individual plans.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with preference for experience with adolescents. Responsibilities include safety planning, regulatory compliance, and ongoing training participation.