Youth Development Specialist (Part-time, Graveyard)

Northwest Human Services, Inc; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible Spending Account

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwest Human Services, Inc seeks a caring Youth Development Specialist in Salem, OR to support at-risk young adults aged 18-24 in our HOST Program. This part-time role involves supervising our overnight shelter, ensuring safety and providing emotional support.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate’s degree and experience working with youth. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience working with youth or young adult population.
• Oregon Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance required.
• Experience with at-risk youth/young adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision in our overnight shelter.
• Handle safety and security matters and offer emotional support.
• Assist with service documentation and compliance monitoring.

Skills

Experience with at-risk youth

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Education

Associate’s degree in psychology, sociology, human development, education, or criminal justice

Job description

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Location: HOST | 1143 Liberty St NE, Salem OR 97301

Job Status: Part-time

Hours: 16 hrs/wk, Graveyard - Friday and Saturday

Northwest Human Services (NWHS) seeks a caring and dedicated Youth Development Specialist to join our HOST Program, supporting at‑risk and unsheltered young adults ages 18–24.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As our Youth Development Specialist, you will collaboratively and compassionately work with unsheltered and street‑oriented young adults, ages 18–24. You will provide direct care and supervision in our overnight shelter, handling safety and security matters, offering emotional/crisis support, and maintaining light cleaning and upkeep of the facility. You will also assist with service documentation and compliance monitoring.

HOST Program in Action

HOST provides safety, support and resources for at‑risk and unsheltered young adults. Our Daytime Resource Center is a safe space where youth can access basic needs and support services. Our Transitional Living Program is a multi‑phase program for enrolled young adults ages 18–24 who receive 24‑hour support and work closely with Case Managers to set and accomplish health, housing, education and employment goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in psychology, sociology, human development, education, criminal justice or a related field.
• Minimum one year of experience working with youth or young adult population.
• Experience with at‑risk youth/young adults preferred.
• Oregon Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance required; a motor vehicle report is conducted prior to hire.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

• Healthcare insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Group life and Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability covered 100% by employer.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 2% employer contribution and up to 3% match.
• Flex Spending Account.
• PTO: 10 hours/month for FT positions 40 hrs./wk., up to 20 hours/month as tenure grows.
• 7/12 paid holidays and 2 paid floating holidays for full‑time positions.
• Continuing Education & Training benefits.
• Employee Healthy Living Program – gym membership & smoking cessation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo a criminal records check and a motor vehicle report.