Job detail
Independent Living Specialist
YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/8/2026
Location
Portland, Oregon
Core responsibilities
The independent living specialist provides individualized case management and counseling to young adults to support their transition to independence. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, facilitating skill-Training interventions, and maintaining documentation in an electronic medical record system.
Requirements summary
A bachelor's degree in a social services discipline is required, with a master's degree preferred. Candidates must have at least one year of related experience in counseling or case management and possess a valid driver's license.
bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeAdvocacyCounselingOrganizational skillsLife skills trainingRelationship buildingAttention to detailConflict resolutionProblem solvingTime managementElectronic medical recordsInterpersonal communicationCase managementClinical documentationCrisis supportStrength-based assessment
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Medical insurance
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development
- Paid sick days
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Prescription drug coverage
- Licensure supervision