What are the responsibilities and job description for the Young Adult Support Specialist - 412 Youth Zone position at Auberle?
Help Us Change Lives:
Auberle Seeks 412 Youth Zone Young Adult Support Specialist
Auberle and Ward are growing! As part of a nationally recognized, award winning human service organization they serve 4,000 individuals and families each year. Our staff is comprised of passionate individuals who are committed to finding innovative ways to solve our community's most difficult problems. We are committed to working to build and sustain an equitable and inclusive work environment, and world, where cultural diversity is celebrated and valued. We believe diversity benefits and enriches the development of all! Our staff have voted us as a Top Workplace by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for 11 years in a row. 2023 Top Non Profit Workplaces in the Country. Auberle operates over 20 programs in 16 Western PA counties with 200 staff members and a $16M budget.
Youth aging out is a critical population in our society that has suffered from extremely poor outcomes. Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) decided to make a significant change in its services for youth aging out of the system, ages 16-23. Auberle was selected to administer all aspects of service delivery to this population, all through a One Stop Center based in Wood Street Commons in downtown Pittsburgh. We envision that this new, innovative approach will become the national standard.
We are currently seeking Youth Zone Young Adult Support Specialists help our coaches and the Youth Zone in building strong, consistent relationships with youth, understand their needs, goals and aspirations. You will help youth at the drop with clients navigating all services the youth have available so that outcomes are achieved and use the partners and services provided at the center for engagement and youth success. As a young adult support specialist, you will work in conjunction with your youth coach team to help promote the center and its services and activities to all eligible transitioning youth in the County.
This position requires:
- High School Diploma and experience working with youth (Special consideration will be given to individuals that have previous DHS system involvement as a client) Other combinations or education and experience will be reviewed
- Valid drivers license and vehicle
- Ability to obtain reemployment Act 33/34 clearances (criminal and child abuse) as well as FBI clearance,
Auberle offers excellent training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package:
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Vacation Days (increases with tenure)
- Paid Sick Days (Accrual per pay period)
- 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical, Dental, Vision & optional Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic and Optional Life Insurance
- Optional Supplemental Insurances
- 403 B with an employer match
- Educational Assistance
- Ability to apply for public service loan forgiveness
If you are highly motivated, passionate about youth and interested in making a difference be sure to apply!
- Random drug testing may be conducted to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace
EOE
