Youth Self-Care Advisor

Auberle strengthens thousands of individuals and families each year, helping to build strong communities. Auberle has evolved into a premier multi-service agency with programs spanning Workforce Development, Housing, Foster Care, Young Adult Services, and Behavioral Health. Auberle's mission is to help build strong individuals, families, and communities.

Ward Home, INC
My Best Self (MBS) builds self‑esteem and teaches hair care and personal hygiene to Allegheny County young people in placement anywhere in the state. MBS also assists youth experiencing homelessness and need self‑care support. The program provides professional hair services, culturally specific self‑care supplies, social exposures, and self‑care workshops to youth in congregate care facilities and transition aged youth up to age 24.

Self‑Care Advisor

• Facilitate workshops, presentations, and individual sessions with youth on a variety of hygiene and self‑care topics.
• Research information needed to prepare workshops.
• Support and facilitate the referral process for new clients for the MBS program.
• Recruit salon providers and vendors as needed.
• Schedule appointments and track hair services for the MBS program.
• Maintain and submit salon provider invoices for payment as needed.
• Research, organize and attend social exposure events.
• Distribute survey information for each service provided by the MBS program.
• Create and distribute self‑care bags.
• Attend all assigned and required training internal and external.
• Attend all required meetings internal and external as needed.

• Communicate effectively in speech and in writing.
• Requires maintaining a flexible schedule including evenings and Saturdays.

This position is primarily located in McKeesport. All positions are also expected to come to training, meetings, and other events at Main Campus in McKeesport, Swissvale, and other local community agencies, as scheduled. The travel required for this position is moderate.

• Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances.
• High School Diploma required; preferred Associate’s degree in the field of social work or related field of study with a cosmetology experience.
• Valid PA driver's license, vehicle, and proof of insurance.

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Retirement savings plan and company match.
• Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A commitment to work‑life balance.

Auberle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.