Youth Support Specialist

About the role

As a Youth Support Specialist at ARY Services, you will provide assistance and strategies to youth with intensive clinical and/or behavioral needs to help them live well in their community and environment. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of clinical staff and supportive supervisors while growing your career.

Responsibilities

• Orient youth within the program by providing compassion, assistance with individual plans, and supervision.
• Provide guidance to each youth/teen in areas such as daily living, personal care, financial management, community/social integration, and job skills development.
• Establish therapeutic relationships focused on building connections, direct support, and service delivery.
• Organize and determine recreational outings to observe behaviors and record observations.
• Coordinate, organize, and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, and life skills training.
• Provide transportation to school, activities, and appointments.
• Provide thorough and proper documentation and notes in collaboration with team members.

Requirements

• High School Diploma with at least 3 years of verifiable experience working with Youth At-Risk, or 1 year of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Services, Criminal Justice, or Psychology.
• Experience providing service to teens ages 10–18 with emotional, medical, and behavioral disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines.
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach.

Benefits

• Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available.
• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles.

$19.00 an hour, $2,000 bonus, and flexible schedules offered.