Youth Specialist

Company: Waymakers
Location: Huntington Beach
Posted on: January 8, 2022

Job Description:

Schedule: Full-time, part-time, or on-call; Staff with 32 hours or more must be available to work 2 overnight and 2 weekend swing shifts; Shelter is 24/7 - must be available for overnight, weekend, and various shifts

Locations: Tustin, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa*

Youth Specialist responsibilities include:

• 
  
• Work with at-risk youth at 24/7 Youth Shelters, in short-term crisis intervention program for children ages 11-17. Ages 18-26 for Costa Mesa site.
  
• Supervise youth, lead educational and recreational activities, and facilitate group counseling sessions
  
• Prepare meals, complete cleaning chores, and maintain facility
  
• Complete service documentation and answer crisis calls
  
  Youth Specialist requirements include:
  
  • 
    
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
    
  • Minimum age 21
    
  • Experience working with at-risk youth and educational coursework in Psychology or Human Services related field
    
  • Team player who is extremely organized
    
  • Excellent boundaries and ability to handle crisis situations
    
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    
  • Approved TB Test/Health Screen, CPR and First Aid certificate (may be completed after employment)
    
  • Valid California driver's license, auto liability insurance, and a satisfactory driving record
    
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
    
    * If you have one, please state location preference in your cover letter. Your Name
    Your Email Address
    Your Location
    Your Phone Number
    Your Salary Expectation
    Your Resume
    Tell Us About Yourself
    Enter the code
    Now that you have found your WAY, join us and MAKE things happen in Orange County.

Keywords: Waymakers, Huntington Beach , Youth Specialist, Other , Huntington Beach, California