Northwest Human Services, Inc. · 2 months ago
Youth Development Specialist (Part-time, Graveyard)
Salem, Oregon, United States
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expNorthwest Human Services is a non-profit organization focused on providing advocacy and quality healthcare. They are seeking a caring and dedicated Youth Development Specialist to support at-risk young adults, providing direct care and supervision in an overnight shelter while ensuring safety and emotional support.
Health CareHospitalMental HealthNon Profit
Responsibilities
Collaboratively and compassionately work with unsheltered and street-oriented young adults, ages 18-24 years
Provide positive interventions, referrals to supportive services, and help clients achieve their goals
Provide direct care and supervision of youth staying in the overnight shelter
Stay alert to all safety and security matters that may arise during a shift
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
Perform additional duties pertaining to service documentation and compliance monitoring
Qualification
Required
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
Oregon Driver's License and proof of auto insurance (this position requires driving, and a motor vehicle report is conducted prior to hire)
Preferred
Experience with at-risk youth/young adults preferred
Education qualification exceptions may be granted if experience requirements have been met
Benefits
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
Company
Northwest Human Services, Inc.
Northwest Human Services has been providing residents of Marion and Polk counties with comprehensive medical, dental, psychiatry, mental health, and social services for over 45 years.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase