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Depending on your roll your day-to-day at Youth Era looks a little different. What is a constant no matter where in the organization you make a home is the reliability and support you receive from not only your coworkers but all the way up to the c-suite level.

There are always opportunities to train and staff continually share their resources for young people as well as themselves. It creates an open dialogue environment where your value is evident & your needs are respected.

The way Youth Era manages to hire staff with lived experience and passion is incredible. The diversity of history within the staff is so multifaceted it allows every staff member to grow, learn, and inspire those who have had similar experiences. 

There isn't a single place or person you can't turn to if you're stuck, someone is always there to teach you or help you in a way that best matches your learning style & needs.

As a youth peer support specialist, a typical day looks like meeting with my team and youth I support. I may have several one-on-ones with youth and then a couple of community meetings. Communication with team members is pretty solid - we started using Slack and everyone uses that. Workplace culture is very youthful - most of the staff are younger adults which is nice. Managers always listen to new ideas and give you the independence to achieve your goals. The most enjoyable part of the job is working with the youth and honestly working with the other staff. You meet some of the most amazing people who work for Youth Era. 

I joined Youth Era because their mission resonated deeply with me, and I am thrilled to say it has exceeded my expectations. As a woman, I have often struggled to have my ideas and feedback taken seriously in previous roles, even in management. At Youth Era, my contributions are genuinely valued, making me feel purposeful in my role. 
The supportive and understanding environment here is unparalleled. I have faced personal emergencies and health challenges during my tenure, and the response has always been compassionate and accommodating. This level of empathy and flexibility is rare and has greatly contributed to my well-being and job satisfaction. 
My supervisor is exceptional, fostering an inclusive and respectful atmosphere. I am proud to be apart of Youth Era and look forward to continuing my journey with this remarkable organization!

Youth Era is an amazing organization. They are really mission focused and I can say without a doubt that its the best team of people I have ever got to work with. I've never worked somewhere where the company cares so much about its employees and has such an open culture. A typical day at work looks like meetings with community members, presentations, and supervision (at least for management, which I am). The hardest thing about the job is that while it is super rewarding, it can be taxing at times but the company does a great job of prioritizing self-care unlike other companies who push you until you are burnt out. The best part of the job is the people and the programs. 

As an employee of Youth Era I did not feel valued by upper management (with the exception of one person).

Leading up to my leaving I was reprimanded in a way that was not trauma informed. As I person of lived experience I would hope that my employer would treat me the way they want my treat my clients.

I worked at Youth Era for over a year under the impression I had been certified as a Youth Peer Support Specialist/Traditional Health Worker after taking Youth Era’s Peer Plus Training. In the process of searching for a new job I learned that I was in fact never certified.

That being said I think that Youth Era is a good place for the youth that it serves to access much needed support and resources.

Needs to do better hiring internally to maintaining good and hardworking employees

Youth Era is an amazing company. The staff are some of the most incredible people I have ever met, truly like a family at the company. They are also doing incredible work out in the community.

A typical day at work is always different. Sometimes you are working directly with youth on different life challenges that they are going through, other days you are presenting or advocating to committees. 

All the staff are Youth Era are pretty young (for some that may be a con but for me that is a pro) which makes it a really enjoyable culture. 

The hardest thing about the job is the challenges with youth and the system. But the best thing is seeing all your hard work with each of the youth pay off. I have got to see the youth accomplish some of their dreams at the organization.

Youth ERA is an amazing company! I have learned so much about myself and how to be a better support to youth and people in general. Youth ERA has probably challenged me and improved me as an employee and person more than any other opportunity. I really like how flexible they are and willing to hear your ideas. A typical day at work is never the same which I really like because there are always new projects and different things to work on. They are also really open to your ideas and things that you are passionate about working on, which I appreciate. 

I've worked for Youth Era for almost five years, and it's by far the best job I've ever had. I'm so proud to work for an organization with a mission to support the most underserved youth and young adults in our communities. Everyone on the Youth Era team is committed to providing the most innovative and effective support possible, and that commitment is changing lives. As an employer, YE provides an expansive array of benefits and flexibility as it pertains to each employee's individual mental and physical health needs. Leadership prioritizes self-care and has been accommodating when I have needed extra support, making sure I've never felt alone while doing this job. I'm proud of the work I'm doing with YE and excited to see what the future holds!

Youth Era is really an amazing organization. Unfortunately I haven't had the greatest experiences with other nonprofits but Youth Era is different. They are truly mission oriented and let the staff do what they need to to help the youth. They don't put up barriers or problematic policies that make it impossible to actually serve kids. They are also extremely open to feedback and suggestions which is nice because they really value hearing from staff directly. I also probably learned the most at this company than I have at any other. They place really high value on training for staff and everything I learned at Youth Era made me a better person overall. 

It was a first great impression.  As a manager I was responsible to do a lot . For someone that was opening a new office, you will think you will get the support you need it and you did not .   Yet they wanted results.   There was 0 training and the expectations were big.  Typical day at work , was to network and find clients for the afternoon living room. 
I learned to stand up for myself.  The hardest part of my job was to deal with the upper management and their communication issues.  The most enjoyable part was to work with our clients.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Youth specialist 11 salaries reported	$21.84 per hour
Partner 13 salaries reported	$23.85 per hour
Program manager 2 salaries reported	$63,000 per year
Engagement specialist 4 salaries reported	$17.00 per hour
Family support partner 3 salaries reported	$21.50 per hour

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