Youth Housing Support Specialist - Flexible Part-Time

Socket.dev; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Holidays & Floating Holiday

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

YMCA Membership Discount

Job summary

TGTHR is seeking a Resident Support Specialist to create a safe, trauma-informed environment for youth at 1440 Pine in Boulder. The role focuses on daily engagement, emotional support, and teaching independent living skills while coordinating with a broader support team.

This on-site, part-time position requires experience with youth, flexible shifts, and strong communication. Salary ranges defined and benefits listed for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth or vulnerable populations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field; work experience in lieu of a degree accepted.
• Flexible shifts; must be 21+ years of age.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience with computerized office systems (Google Suite, Gmail, Google Docs).
• Conflict mediation and resolution skills.
• Trauma-responsive, anti-racist, anti-oppressive approach.
• Creativity, flexibility, and resilience under pressure.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs., move up/down stairs, and sit for long periods while typing.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe, stable, and empowering living space.
• Provide day-to-day engagement and emotional support to residents.
• Help youth build independent living skills including budgeting, cooking, and personal care.
• Use crisis-intervention and de-escalation skills when needed.
• Facilitate life-skills groups and community activities promoting connection and accountability.
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation daily in SalesForce and other databases.
• Collaborate with the broader supportive services team.
• Drive residents to appointments and community resources.
• Support TGTHR’s mission of ending youth homelessness through compassion, structure, and teamwork.

Job description

TGTHR is seeking a Resident Support Specialist to create a safe, trauma-informed environment for youth at 1440 Pine in Boulder. The role focuses on daily engagement, emotional support, and teaching independent living skills while coordinating with a broader support team.

This on-site, part-time position requires experience with youth, flexible shifts, and strong communication. Salary ranges defined and benefits listed for eligible staff.