What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Specialist (Supported Apartments) position at Youth In Need?
Would you like a career that changes lives while working with a team built on shared values? Look no further!
At Youth In Need, we value community and relationships. We encourage courageous spaces, leaning into discomfort, and stretching your learning muscles. As a Youth Development Specialist, you will provide a safe and therapeutic environment for youth in our Supported Apartment Program. Please note this is an overnight position.
Our Company:
Youth In Need has been around since 1974 helping to create safe places for the area's most vulnerable children. We have more than 400 full- and part-time staff who serve more than 8,000 children, teens, and families at nearly 100 locations in six counties in Eastern Missouri.
Youth In Need has been named a St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Workplace for seven straight years. We are nationally recognized by the US Department of Health and Human Services as an exemplary program. We value social justice and are dedicated to enhancing racial equity in our organization.
OPEN AND WALK IN INTERVIEWS on 7/8/2025 from 11am to 7pm with job offers the day of the interview. If you would like to schedule an appointment please email phouston@youthinneed.org. Bring with you to the interview proof of education, two forms of ID, and three references. The address is 1815 Boone's Lick Rd. St. Charles, MO 63376.
This Position:
We are interested in a Youth Development Specialist with a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Ability to be CPR certified and obtain Class E Driver's License is required.
- For the full job description, please email Careers@YouthInNeed.org or visit www.youthinneed.org.
This is an hourly position, starting at $18/hour.
Why Apply?
We offer an extensive amount of competitive benefits including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance at low cost
- Paid Time Off including 12 Holidays, 1 Floating Holiday, 12 Sick Days and 2 Weeks Vacation (which increases with years of service)
- 401k with 3% Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance
- Opportunity for growth
No phone calls please. If you have questions, please email Careers@YouthInNeed.org.
Youth In Need is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to ability, age, ancestry, color, cultural background, faith/religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, income, marital status, national origin, political belief/affiliation, pregnancy, race, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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