Youth Development & Support Champion

Unity Behavioral Health, LLC; Port Clinton (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Behavioral Health, LLC is seeking a Youth Support & Development Specialist to provide direct support to youth in group and one-to-one settings. The role emphasizes compassion, patience, and empathy toward youth with behavioral or developmental needs, while fostering a safe, respectful environment and building positive professional relationships.

The specialist will tailor interventions to individual needs, support social and communication skills, and collaborate with the team to ensure

Qualifications

• Education: HS Diploma with at least 3 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree.
• Active Driver’s License required.
• Satisfactory criminal records check.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to youth in group programming and/or one-to-one settings.
• Demonstrate unwavering compassion, patience and empathy toward youth facing challenges.
• Foster a safe, respectful, culturally sensitive environment where youth feel heard and supported.
• Build positive relationships with youth while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Use developmentally appropriate interventions to encourage participation and skills development.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Flexibility

Creativity

Patience

Education

HS Diploma or Bachelor’s degree

3+ years relevant experience

Job description

Unity Behavioral Health, LLC is seeking a Youth Support & Development Specialist to provide direct support to youth in group and one-to-one settings. The role emphasizes compassion, patience, and empathy toward youth with behavioral or developmental needs, while fostering a safe, respectful environment and building positive professional relationships.

The specialist will tailor interventions to individual needs, support social and communication skills, and collaborate with the team to ensure