Youth Support Specialist

Easterseals NH; Stratham (NH); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

403(b) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Wellness Programs

Veteran-friendly workplace

Job summary

Easterseals NH is seeking a flexible Youth Support Specialist to join our team in Stratham, NH. You will develop supportive, empowering relationships with adolescents as they transition into adulthood, providing one-on-one guidance for youth with disabilities and at-risk youth to help them succeed.

You will offer educational support, career coaching, personal skill development, and foster social health and wellness, helping students grow within their communities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older to fill this position.
• High school diploma or GED plus two years of work experience are 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 in life.
• Offer educational support, career coaching, personal skill development, and foster social health and wellness.

Skills

Driving

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.

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

What’s in it for you?

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
• PTO begins accruing on your first day!
• 10 Paid Holidays – includes a floating holiday of your choice
• 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