Young Adult Support Specialist - Youth Zone

Young Adult Support Specialist

The 412 Youth Zone is located in downtown Pittsburgh. The program provides comprehensive, welcoming, and youth driven services and support to young adults transitioning out of the foster care system or who are experiencing unstable housing.

Position Title and Overview:
Young Adult Support Specialist

• Develop and maintain strong, trusting relationships with young people to foster engagement and support their individual growth.

• Greet and establish rapport with all youth that enter the drop-in center including engaging with them to build trusting relationships.

• Provide one on one contact to youth as needed and deemed necessary to evaluate their needs, address challenges, and celebrate successes.

• Be aware of and promote the activity calendar with youth and help encourage program participation

• Facilitate and promote various programs occurring at the drop-in center to engage young people and meet their diverse needs.

• Effectively communicate with other providers and partners who visit the drop-in center to establish and maintain the community collaboration.

• Support the youth by transporting them to appointments and/or activities as needed.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation to ensure effective tracking and reporting.

Location and Travel Requirements:
This position is primarily located in Downtown Pittsburgh. All positions are also expected to come to training, meetings, and other events at Main Campus in McKeesport, as scheduled. The travel required for this position is regular.

Qualifications:

Position Requirements:

• Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances required.
• High school diploma/GED accepted and one year of experience working with youth.
• Valid PA driver's license, vehicle, registration, and proof of insurance.
• Requires travel to youth homes and throughout the community.
• Involves exposure to tobacco smoke, domestic animals, household pests, and other conditions common to domestic environments.
• Requires working varied hours, including evenings, some weekends and holidays.

Great Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Generous paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan and company match
• Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A commitment to work-life balance