Youth Support Specialist

Easterseals NH; Kentucky; On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO from day one

9 paid holidays + floating holiday

403(b) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

NH Veteran-Friendly

Job summary

Easterseals NH is seeking a Youth Support Specialist to mentor adolescents transitioning into adulthood. You will build supportive, empowering relationships and provide one-on-one guidance to help individuals overcome barriers and achieve personal goals.

The role includes educational support, career coaching, and personal skill development in a caring, recovery-focused environment. This is a full-time, on-site position with comprehensive benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or GED and two years of work experience.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable vehicle for transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive guidance for adolescents transitioning to adulthood.
• Develop nurturing, empowering relationships with youth.
• Offer educational support, career coaching, and personal skill development.
• Foster social health and overall well-being of students.
• Serve as a trusted role model in a recovery-friendly NH workplace.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Problem solving

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:

Monday – Friday, 8:30am-2:30pm. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position.

Benefits:

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 paidholidays annually, plus onefloatingholidayofyour choice. For programs that remain openduringholidays,staff scheduled to work willreceiveholidaypayin 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.

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