Youth Support Specialist

easterseals; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & D&

Disability

Job summary

Easterseals in Nashua, NH seeks a Youth Support Specialist to build supportive relationships with teens transitioning to adulthood. You will guide adolescents with disabilities and at-risk youth through education, career coaching, and life skills, enabling their growth within the community.

The role is part-time (15 hours/week) with a compensation of $20–$23 per hour, and includes a Career Ladder program for pay increases at 3, 6, and 8 months. Benefits for eligible staff are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED and two years of work experience.
• Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable vehicle for transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop supportive, nurturing, and empowering relationships with adolescents.
• 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

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Reliable vehicle

Work experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Part-time, 15 hours per week.

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.

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