Youth Support Specialist - Part Time

Pathwaycfc; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Pathway Caring for Children is seeking a Part-Time Youth Support Specialist to mentor children and teens in their homes and communities in Canton, OH. You can set your own schedule with flexible hours and engage youth in meaningful activities to build skills and confidence.

The role focuses on mentoring, coping skills, and independence, with support from Pathway's clinical team to help youths reach personal goals. A valid Ohio driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma/GED.
• Experience working with children or adolescents with emotional or behavioral needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and build positive relationships with children and teens.
• Plan and participate in fun, skill-building and community activities.
• Help youth practice coping, social, emotional regulation, and independent living skills.
• Model healthy relationships, boundaries, and decision-making.
• Support individualized treatment and safety goals.
• Provide supervision and transportation when needed.
• Work alongside Pathway's clinical team to help youth build on their strengths.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Relationship-building

Behavior management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

# Youth Support Specialist - Part TimeCanton, OH 44718## Youth Support Specialist — Part-Time**Be the person who shows up, connects, and helps a young person move forward.**Pathway Caring for Children is looking for a **Part-Time Youth Support Specialist** to mentor and support children and teens in their homes and communities. Make your own schedule with as few or as many hours as you want!This is a **GET INVOLVED** in the life of a child and teen kind of role. You may spend time talking with a teen, practicing real-life skills, getting out into the community, participating in recreational activities, or helping a young person work through a tough moment. Through consistent, supportive relationships, you'll help youth build confidence, strengthen coping skills, develop independence, and experience success.**What You'll Do*** Mentor and build positive relationships with children and teens* Plan and participate in fun, skill-building and community activities* Help youth practice coping, social, emotional regulation, and independent living skills* Model healthy relationships, boundaries, and decision-making* Support individualized treatment and safety goals* Provide supervision and transportation when needed* Work alongside Pathway's clinical team to help youth build on their strengths**If you're dependable, engaging, and believe a consistent adult can make a real difference in a young person's life, we want to hear from you.**## Qualifications**QUALIFICATIONS:** * Applicants must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma/GED.* Experience working with children or adolescents with emotional or behavioral needs is preferred* Ability to engage youth in a variety of settings including home and community-based environments.* Willingness to provide behavioral support, activity planning, and parent/guardian communication.* A valid Ohio driver’s license, safe driving record, automotive insurance, and reliable transportation.