Youth Support Specialist - Part Time

Pathwaycfc; North Olmsted (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Pathway Caring for Children is seeking a Part-Time Youth Support Specialist in North Olmsted, OH to mentor and support children and teens in homes and communities. You can set your own schedule and spend time with youth practicing real-life skills, building confidence, and working through tough moments.

You'll collaborate with the clinical team to support individualized goals, provide transportation when needed, and help youth participate in community activities, aiming to foster independence

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with children or adolescents with emotional or behavioral needs preferred.
• Ability to engage youth in diverse home and community settings.
• Valid Ohio driver's license, safe driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and build positive relationships with children and teens.
• Plan and participate in skill-building and community activities.
• Help youth practice coping and independence skills.
• Support treatment goals and safety plans with families and clinical staff.
• Provide supervision and transportation as needed.

Skills

Youth engagement

Behavioral support

Community planning

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

# Youth Support Specialist - Part TimeNorth Olmsted, OH 44070## 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.