Youth Support Specialist

The youth support specialist provides flexible, on-Call support to adolescents by implementing individualized treatment plans through consistent therapeutic role modeling and ensuring physical safety via checks and crisis intervention. Responsibilities also include facilitating therapeutic activities like restorative justice practices and dbt-Lite, supporting daily living skills, and completing necessary documentation.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent along with required experience working with at-Risk or court-Involved adolescents, and must have a valid driver's license. Essential qualities include sensitivity to mental health issues, strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, and the flexibility to work varying shifts including evenings and weekends.