Youth Support Specialist

Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc.; Belmont (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability

PTO from day one

Holiday pay

Job summary

Youth Support Specialist role at Easter Seals NH is to guide adolescents with disabilities and at‑risk youth toward independent adulthood. You’ll build supportive relationships and provide educational, career, and life‑skills coaching in a compassionate, recovery‑friendly setting.

This per diem role offers strong benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, PTO from day one, holidays, a 403(b) match, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• You must be at least 18 years or older to fill this position.
• A high school diploma or GED, as well as two years of work experience are also required.
• Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable vehicle for transportation purposes.

Responsibilities

• Develop supportive, nurturing, and empowering relationships with adolescents as they transition into adulthood.
• Provide one-on-one guidance for adolescents with disabilities and at‑risk youth to position them for success.
• Offer educational support, career coaching, personal skill development, and foster social health and wellness.

Skills

Two years of work experience

Reliable interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a flexible Youth Support Specialist to join our team! Come find your purpose while you make valuable, rewarding impacts in the lives of the individuals we serve. Develop supportive, nurturing, and empowering relationships with adolescents as they transition into adulthood. As a leader in our Youth Transitional Services program, you will provide impactful, one‑on‑one guidance for adolescents with disabilities and at‑risk youth to position them for success in life. Become a trusted role model, fostering a compassionate environment for our youth as they work to achieve their goals. Whether you are offering educational support, career coaching, personal skill development, or fostering their overall social health and wellness, you will help students grow and thrive within their communities.

Qualifications

You must be at least 18 years or older to fill this position. A high school diploma or GED, as well as two years of work experience are also required. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable vehicle for transportation purposes.

Compensation

$20-$23 hourly, based upon experience and education. Opportunity to earn a $0.50 pay increase at 3 months, 6 months, and 8 months of employment—up to a total of $1.50—through our Career Ladder Program!

Hours

Per diem, as needed

What’s in it for you

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time, eligible employees, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability
• PTO begins accruing on your first day!
• Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of your choice. For programs that remain open during holidays, staff scheduled to work will receive holiday pay in accordance with program guidelines.
• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment
• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation

We are proud to be a recovery‑friendly workplace and a NH Veteran‑Friendly Business.

EOE Statement

EOE Ready to make a meaningful difference every day? Become part of a dynamic team dedicated to elevating all abilities, empowering lives, and fostering positive impact in the community. Join the Easterseals NH & VT family, where your passion meets purpose. Easterseals New Hampshire and Vermont elevates people of all abilities. We serve the diverse needs of approximately 18,000 children, adults, seniors, families, and veterans each year. We provide services across two states, and our programs cover areas like early intervention, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, adult day and in‑home care, behavioral health, family‑centered practices for child welfare, housing, and substance use disorders. We help people in New Hampshire and Vermont live their best lives. Joining Easterseals NH & VT presents an opportunity to gain valuable experience, advance your career, and make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our organization provides various benefits and programs designed to support the well‑being of our employees and their families. Explore our offerings here. We are honored to be recognized as a NH Veteran‑Friendly Business and a recovery‑friendly workplace.