Job detail
Youth Specialist, AM (55389)
YSS
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/27/2026
Location
Mason City, Iowa
Salary
$17 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The youth specialist provides direct support to youth by maintaining a safe environment, guiding daily routines, and teaching essential life skills. They are also responsible for crisis intervention, accurate documentation of behaviors, and facilitating the intake process for new clients.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience working with youth or vulnerable populations. Additionally, applicants must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver's license, and have a clean driving record.
high schoolbachelor degreeCommunicationDocumentationMentoringDe-escalationProblem-solvingRecord keepingCrisis interventionBehavior managementCultural awarenessSafety monitoringTrauma-informed careIntake processingGroup facilitationLife skills coachingYouth support
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Mental health support
- Employee assistance program
- Paid holiday leave
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Wellness program
- Professional liability insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Volunteer time off
- Public service loan forgiveness
- Birthday holiday
- Flu shots
- Supplemental accident insurance
- Voluntary vision insurance
- Athletic club membership
- 403(b) retirement offerings
- Voluntary dental insurance
- Supplemental compensation award