Youth Support Specialist - Part Time

# Youth Support Specialist - Part Time Canton, 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
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

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* * 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.