Youth Site Specialist - Youth Services - Swing

OUR MISSION: MWVCAA invests in people and their futures to reduce the impacts of poverty.

OUR VISION:
We envision a just future, where our communities are empowered to reach positive outcomes and everyone is respected for their infinite worth.

Working at MWVCAA means becoming part of a mission-driven community dedicated to equity, dignity, and opportunity for all. We offer competitive pay, a rich company culture that values diversity, and an array of benefits - but we consider the best benefit here to be the reward of helping those in our community live better lives. Come find meaningful work and bring your skills as a Youth Site Specialist.

You main responsibilities will be directly supervising at-risk youth and assisting youth in obtaining basic needs and navigating resources, while ensuring a safe space at the Home Youth Services shelters. In addition to assisting with basic shelter services, they are the point person for building connections, mentoring, and providing valuable resources to youth residents.

This team offers a lot of growth opportunities and professional development through hands‑on experience.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Four or more years of work or volunteering experience in fast-paced customer service, healthcare, education, social or community services or related public-facing sectors; or equivalent combination of education, experience and training may be accepted.

• College course work in social sciences or related human services preferred but not required.

• Preference will be given to candidates with work or volunteer experience working with special needs population and/or experience working with youth or high-risk youth.

• Driver qualifications are required for this position. Valid driver license, insured vehicle available for use on the job, and a satisfactory drive record for the previous three years are required.