Youth Development Specialist (Part-time)

Position Overview

Northwest Human Services is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to join the HOST Program. The role involves collaborating and compassionately working with unsheltered and street-oriented young adults, providing positive interventions, referrals, and support to help achieve their goals.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in psychology, sociology, human development, education, criminal justice, or a related field.
• Minimum one year experience working with youth/young adult population required.
• Experience with at-risk youth/young adults preferred.
• Education qualification exceptions may be granted if experience requirements have been met.
• Oregon Driver's License and proof of auto insurance (required due to driving responsibilities).

Benefits

• Healthcare insurance plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Group Life: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (100% paid by employer)
• 403(b) retirement plan with 2% of employer contribution and up to 3% employer match
• Flex Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 10 hours/month for full-time positions, up to 20 hours/month as tenure grows
• 7/12 Paid Holidays per year + 2 paid floating holidays for full-time positions
• Continuing Education & Training Benefits
• Employee Healthy Living Program – Gym Membership & Smoking Cessation

Summary of Benefits

Our Agency strives to provide a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive within our industry. Benefits include healthcare insurance plans, group life, 403(b) retirement plan, flex spending account, paid time off, paid holidays, continuing education & training benefits, and an employee healthy living program.