Youth Development Specialist; Part-time, Graveyard

Youth Development Specialist (Part-time, Graveyard)

Northwest Human Services is a non‑profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that has been a leader in advocacy, quality healthcare and social services in Marion and Polk counties since 1970. We provide compassionate medical, dental, psychiatry, mental health and wraparound services to uninsured individuals, families, the homeless, and migrant workers.

Location:

HOST | 1143 Liberty St NE, Salem OR 97301

Job Status:
Part‑time, 16 hrs/wk, Graveyard, Thursdays & Fridays

As our Youth Development Specialist, you will collaboratively and compassionately work with unsheltered and street‑oriented young adults to provide positive interventions, referrals to supportive services, and help our clients achieve their goals. You will provide direct care and supervision of youth staying in our overnight shelter, stay alert to safety and security matters during shifts, interact directly with the youth in the morning hours and provide emotional/crisis support when appropriate, perform light cleaning and upkeep of the facility, and complete service documentation and compliance monitoring.

HOST provides safety, support, and resources for at‑risk and unsheltered young adults. Our Daytime Resource Center is a safe space where youth and young adults can access basic needs and support services. Our Transitional Living Program is a multi‑phase program for enrolled young adults, who have 24‑hour access to staff and resources and work closely with Case Managers to set and accomplish their health, housing, education, and employment goals.

• Associates degree in psychology, sociology, human development, education, criminal justice, or a related field.
• Minimum one year experience working with youth/young adult population required.
• Experience with at‑risk youth/young adults preferred.
• Education qualification exceptions may be granted if experience requirements have been met.
• Oregon Driver's License and proof of auto insurance (this position requires driving, and a motor vehicle report is conducted prior to hire).

• Healthcare insurance plans:
  Medical, Dental, Vision
• Group Life:
  Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability 100% paid by employer
• 403(b) retirement plan with 2% of employer contribution and up to 3% employer match
• Flex Spending Account
• PTO - 10 hours a month for FT positions 40 hrs./wk. up to 20 hours monthly as your tenure grows
• 7/12 Paid Holidays a year + 2 paid floating holidays for full‑time positions
• Continuing Education & Training Benefits
• Employee Healthy Living Program – Gym Membership & Smoking Cessation

If you are interested in joining a team that makes a difference in the lives of many, apply online at:
Employment (northwesthumanservices.org).

For more information, contact the HR/Recruiting Department at: HR | .

All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo a criminal records check and a motor vehicle report.

Equal Opportunity Employer | We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.