Youth Development Specialist; Part-time, Graveyard

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Northwest Human Services (NWHS) is seeking a caring and dedicated Youth Development Specialist to join our HOST Program, supporting at‑risk and unsheltered young adults ages 18–24.

Location: HOST | 1143 Liberty St NE, Salem OR. 97301

Job Status: Part‑time

Hours: 16 hrs/wk, Graveyard - Friday and Saturday

As our Youth Development Specialist, you will collaboratively and compassionately work with unsheltered and street‑oriented young adults. You will have opportunities to make a significant, positive impact by providing positive interventions, referrals to supportive services, and helping our clients achieve their goals. This position is responsible for providing direct care and supervision of youth staying in our overnight shelter. You will need to stay alert to all safety and security matters that may arise during a shift.

Additionally, you will interact directly with the youth in the morning hours and provide emotional/crisis support when appropriate. Light cleaning and upkeep of the facility is required. Some additional duties pertaining to service documentation and compliance monitoring is expected.

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. Those enrolled in TLP have access to our staff and resources 24 hours a day and work closely with our 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

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