Youth Support Specialist - Home Youth Services - On Call

Overview

HOME Youth Services is seeking an On-Call Youth Support Specialist! The On-Call Youth Support Specialist (YSS) directly supervises at-risk youth and assists youth in obtaining basic needs and navigating resources, while ensuring a safe space at the HOME Youth Services shelters. In addition to assisting with basic shelter services, they are the point person for building connections, mentoring, and providing valuable resources to youth residents.

Candidates must submit application by 10 / 22 / 2025 in order to be considered for first round interviews.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Two or more years of work experience in fast-paced customer service, healthcare, education, social / community services or related public-facing sectors.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Preference will be given to candidates with work or volunteer experience working with a special needs population and / or with youth or high-risk youth 11-18 years of age.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory duties in this position.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process, or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position, please notify a member of our team at 503-585-6232.

MWVCAA is a Second Chance Employer supporting individuals with criminal records with a fair and equal opportunity at employment. A background check will be conducted for this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an individual from a job, unless there is a specific legal exclusion. MWVCAA will consider convictions as they relate to job duties and responsibilities and consider the length of time since the offense.

This is a partial list of essential duties and responsibilities. To review the full job description, download below.

If you need ADA accommodations to apply for MWVCAA job openings, please contact Human Resources at HR@mwvcaa.org or call 503-585-6232 to ask for a HR Team Member.

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