Youth Support Specialist

Seeking a dedicated Youth Support Specialist with a passion for non-profit to provide case management support to youth living in our youth and family focused supportive housing program at Archdale Apartments in Minneapolis, MN.

The salary range for this position is at $ $24.06. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package for full-time includes a wide range of benefits (medical, dental, life, disability, and more) as well as generous paid time off and free membership. Part-time benefits will vary.

Job Summary:

The Youth Support Specialist is responsible for assisting and providing support for youth and/or families that are living in our Supportive Housing Program at Archdale Apartments in Minneapolis, MN. This position is onsite at the apartment building, Monday through Friday, in order to provide services and programs to the participants specific identified needs. The incumbent demonstrates ethical behavior and maintains clear and healthy boundaries with youth and/or families while performing all aspects of their designated program.

Essential Functions:

Verify the family and/or participant's eligible status.

Assist youth in completing paperwork needed to obtain housing and in providing connections to resources in the community.

Assist with applications such county paperwork, renewal housing applications, reading mail pertaining to housing communications, or emergency assistance support; childcare, transportation, applications, response to notices, and advocating for community resources.

Facilitate connections for youth including education, leadership and employment programming.

Facilitate connection to medical services if the need is immediate with culturally appropriate and accessible health care providers.

Provide information about community events, recreational activities, social activities that connect them to their community.

Follow-up with participants to ensure effective outcomes of assistance provided.

Progress data entered HMIS/Client Track as needed.

May provide work direction to team members, interns and volunteers as needed.

Perform administrative duties to support the program as needed.

We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

Relationships:

This position reports to the Program Manager who reports to the Program Director. The incumbent interacts regularly with youth, families, community partners/agencies, educators, volunteers and other YMCA program staff.

Qualifications:

Required

Bachelor's Degree in related field (such as Human Services, Social Work, Corrections or Youth Development) or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 2 years of experience working in youth development to preferably include case management, working with diverse, low income and at risk youth or related human service experience.

Demonstrated professionalism in the areas of time management, communication

Ability to effectively problem solve utilizing all resources available.

Must be able to work in an independent and self directed manner.

Must be available to be onsite Monday through Friday.

Experience working with diverse populations.

Basic computer skills including Microsoft office suite (Word and Excel)

Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, AED certification with the first 30 days of employment

Ability to transport youth to meetings and activities, if applicable.

Preferred

Multilingual

Work Conditions:

Ability to perform a variety of physical activities with program participants which may include but are not limited to walking, standing for long periods of time, running, throwing and lifting up to 50lbs.

Ability to travel locally to attend meetings.

Additional Notes:

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from the Branch Executive, Program Executive or YMCA representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association success.