What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Support Specialist position at Olive Crest?
Visit our Website at: https://www.olivecrest.org
About Us:
Olive Crest Drop-In Center is a trauma-informed center that creates a welcoming, supportive, and structured environment for youth visiting our Drop-In Center, including those who have experienced trafficking and/or are impacted by gang affiliation. The position supports participants in developing life skills, building healthy connections, and accessing a safe space for positive engagement.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and culturally responsive Youth Mentor to join our team. In this role, you will build meaningful, supportive relationships with youth ages 13-17, offering mentorship, advocacy, and guidance in a non-judgmental and empowering way. Hiring needs: Tuesday-Saturday: 11:00am-9:00pm.
Candidates may qualify in a variety of ways, experience working with youth, or education in a related field preferred. Fluency in Spanish preferred.
EEO: We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or any other legally protected status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 3 years of a driving record?
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- youth advocacy: 1 year (Preferred)
- youth mentorship: 1 year (Preferred)
- life coach: 1 year (Preferred)
- working with at risk youth: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25