Youth Support Specialist - Part Time
Description
Be the person who shows up, connects, and helps a young person move forward.
Pathway Caring for Children is looking for a Part-Time Youth Support Specialist to mentor and support children and teens in their homes and communities. Make your own schedule with as few or as many hours as you want!
This is a GET INVOLVED in the life of a child and teen kind of role. You may spend time talking with a teen, practicing real-life skills, getting out into the community, participating in recreational activities, or helping a young person work through a tough moment. Through consistent, supportive relationships, you'll help youth build confidence, strengthen coping skills, develop independence, and experience success.
What You'll Do
- Mentor and build positive relationships with children and teens
- Plan and participate in fun, skill-building and community activities
- Help youth practice coping, social, emotional regulation, and independent living skills
- Model healthy relationships, boundaries, and decision-making
- Support individualized treatment and safety goals
- Provide supervision and transportation when needed
- Work alongside Pathway's clinical team to help youth build on their strengths
If you're dependable, engaging, and believe a consistent adult can make a real difference in a young person's life, we want to hear from you.