Job detail
Youth Engagement Specialist - Pressley Ridge Day School Pittsburgh
Pressley Ridge
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/20/2026
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Core responsibilities
The youth engagement specialist supports the emotional and behavioral needs of students in the day school program by working with classroom teams and individual students. Specific duties include providing support with de-Escalation, intervention, and proactive crisis management.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess necessary clearances, including state police, fbi, and child abuse clearances, along with mandated reporter training. A valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance are also required for this role.
DocumentationRelationship BuildingQuality Standards AdherenceEmotional SupportDe-escalationBehavioral SupportCrisis SupportIntervention SupportTherapeutic Crisis InterventionIntervention MonitoringStudent Safety Assurance
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Prescription coverage
- Dental and vision plans
- Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
- Free life insurance and AD&D
- 403b with up to 9% employer give/match
- Free single medical coverage with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 50% employer match
- Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
- Wellness incentive (up to $250)
- Paid sick time (up to 15 days)
- Paid holidays and a birthday holiday