Top 47 Youth support partner Jobs in Pittsburgh, Pa

Youth Support Partner (2 Positions) (Closes 8/31)
Allegheny County Department of Human Services —Pittsburgh, PA
- $40,000 a year
- Multiple hires
- Hybrid work
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Youth Development Specialist
Gwen's Girls —Pittsburgh, PA
- Weekends as needed
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Office
Outpatient Therapist
Clarvida —Pittsburgh, PA
- $30 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- LPC
- Continuing education credits
- Mileage reimbursement
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Family Based Senior Clinician Washington County ($2,000 Incentive)
Partners for Quality —McMurray, PA
- $51,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Experience working with children
- Free parking
- Paid training
Community Based Therapist ($2,000 Incentive)
Partners for Quality —Pittsburgh, PA
- $47,000 - $49,000 a year
- Full-time
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Free parking
- Paid training
Senior Outpatient Therapist
Clarvida —New Kensington, PA
- $51,450 - $53,900 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Outpatient experience
- Clinic
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Behavior Support Specialist- Homestead
Devereux —Homestead, PA
- $20.05 - $23.03 an hour
- Part-time
- Pass drug screening
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- 403(b) matching
- Loan repayment program
Joint Planning Team Facilitator/Behavioral Health Service Coordinator
Family Resources —Pittsburgh, PA
- From $20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Mental Health Clinician ($2,000 Incentive)
Partners for Quality —Pittsburgh, PA
- $51,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Experience working with children
- Free parking
- Paid training
Supervisor I - CFS
A SECOND CHANCE INC —Pittsburgh, PA
- $26.54 an hour
- On call
- Management
- Current TB test
- Mid-level
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Outpatient and School-Based Mental Health Counselor
Clarvida —New Kensington, PA
- $30 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- LMFT
- High school
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Outpatient and School-Based Mental Health Counselor
Clarvida —Lower Burrell, PA
- $30 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- LMFT
- High school
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Behavior Consultant ABA
Clarvida —Aliquippa, PA
- $37.75 an hour
- Part-time
- LMFT
- Psychiatry
- Certified Nurse Practitioner
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Behavior Consultant ABA
Clarvida —Brentwood, PA
- $40 an hour
- Part-time
- LMFT
- Psychiatry
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Behavior Consultant ABA
Clarvida —Washington, PA
- $43 an hour
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Psychiatry
- Certified Nurse Practitioner
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Young Adult Support Specialist - 412 Youth Zone
AUBERLE —Pittsburgh, PA
- $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Adults
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Youth Empowerment Facilitator
Ruth's Way —Penn Hills, PA
- $20.83 - $24.04 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Psychology
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OBH Family Support Coordinator (Closes 8/24)
Allegheny County Department of Human Services —Pittsburgh, PA
- $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
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Director of Clubhouse Operations
Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania —Pittsburgh, PA
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Google Workspace
- Current TB test
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Housing Support Specialist
ACTION-Housing, Inc. —Pittsburgh, PA
- $21.37 - $24.04 an hour
- Mid-level
- Office
- 1 year
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Youth Support Partner (2 Positions) (Closes 8/31)

Allegheny County Department of Human Services -
Pittsburgh, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
$40,000 a year
14 days ago

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

The Youth Support Partner, a member of the Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) Youth Support Partner Unit, supports the implementation efforts of Systems Integration and Improving Outcomes for Children and Families through family teaming. The primary responsibility of this position is to serve as a peer mentor, positive role model, advocate and support youth and young adults. The Youth Support Partner (YSP) will assist youth in achieving their goals, in making good choices, pursuing healthy life choices, handling adversity and peer pressure, connecting with resources, helping youth in having a voice and being accountable for their own lives and future. This position involves connecting with youth while working independently and with teams to identify, advocate and act as a liaison between youth and other professionals and community natural support. Additional assignments may include work with DHS Senior Management Staff and Director as needed.

If hired for this position, you would be an employee of our partner agency, Community Family Advocates working onsite at Allegheny County DHS.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Serves as an advocate and peer mentor for youth currently receiving services through Allegheny County’s Department of Human Services.
Actively participates and completes the Family Development Credential, as well as other trainings and professional development opportunities, including High Fidelity Wraparound, if applicable.
Speaks up for the youth and the Youth Support Partner role in various settings – 1 on 1; in small groups; at meetings and large conferences, etc.
Acts as a resource on youth transition through the collection of information about the needs of young adults in any DHS System.
Represents the DHS in internal and external committees, meetings, taskforces, presentations, and at community, county and state events.
Provides access to educational opportunities and resources around the DHS system.
Works independently, as well as with teams, to assist youth in identifying and coordinating services, community resources and natural supports.
Coordinates youth involvement in a variety of opportunities, including but not limited to conference attendance involving out-of-town travel.
Coordinates youth involvement in evaluation projects.
Assists with the creation of publications, list-serves, websites and/or social media to promote and support related youth development activities.
Educates youth on how to advocate for their needs; have a voice and choice in matters related to their lives.
Creates partnerships with youth and professionals to help meet their needs.
Educates youth on independence and recovery.
Coordinates and help facilitate support groups and/or social events.
Provides outreach, recruits, and identifies youth for the program.
Shares personal life experiences according to the Employee Self-Disclosure Guidance.
Serves as a role model for youth and others.
Completes all required paperwork (case notes, time sheets, expense reports, etc.) in a timely manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Responsibilities

From time to time the employee will be required to perform additional tasks and duties as required by the employer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates sense of personal responsibility and accountability
Demonstrates ability to follow up and follow through on assignments and tasks
Demonstrates knowledge and some success with own life skills, i.e. budgeting, pursuing and maintaining education objectives and/or jobs, understanding of basic life skills (hard and soft skills), etc.
Demonstrates leadership abilities through taking initiative on projects, during meetings, and other peer support opportunities
Demonstrates the ability to manage personal and work boundaries, and seek support when needed
Demonstrates an ability to establish and accomplish goals
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrates ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds in a culturally competent manner
Outspoken, flexible and self-disciplined
Ability to take constructive criticism with an open mind
Ability to set and manage one’s own schedule and meet deadlines
Proven ability to adjust to changes
Knowledge of community resources
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to find creative solutions to problems/issues
Skilled at leading and inspiring by example
Skilled in public speaking

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, consistent with applicable law.

Education/Experience
Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, plus a minimum of 1-year combined work experience. Incumbent must have

(1) personal life experience in one or more of the child serving human service systems, such as juvenile justice, behavioral/mental health, intellectual disability, child welfare, drug & alcohol, etc. and (2) the ability to positively and appropriately self-disclose regarding that experience.

-OR-

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which meets the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Incumbent must have (1) personal life experience in one or more of the child-serving human service systems, such as, juvenile justice, behavioral/mental health, intellectual disability, child welfare, drug & alcohol, etc. and

(2) the ability to positively and appropriately self-disclose regarding that experience. Local and distant travel is required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Act 33, 34 and FBI clearances

-AND-

Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle to attend meetings and make home visits to the families.

Why DHS?

DHS is diverse, but we strive to be even more inclusive. This includes equity in hiring and advancement, as well as in unleashing the creativity and ideas of staff at every level of DHS. It has strong, assertive leaders. We do not hire yes-people.

You can make a big impact here. We stand out as one of the best human services organizations in the country. But we need problem-solvers, innovators, and terrific leaders to make sure we are smart in how we use our funding so that we reach the people who most need our help to make their lives better.

“DHS strives to be the kind of place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come to grow and do their best work.”

From the organization’s statement on Equity and Inclusion

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -M/F/V/D

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youth support partner jobs in pittsburgh, pa

Youth Support Partner (2 Positions) (Closes 8/31)

Youth Development Specialist

Outpatient Therapist

Family Based Senior Clinician Washington County ($2,000 Incentive)

Community Based Therapist ($2,000 Incentive)

Senior Outpatient Therapist

Behavior Support Specialist- Homestead

Joint Planning Team Facilitator/Behavioral Health Service Coordinator

Mental Health Clinician ($2,000 Incentive)

Supervisor I - CFS

Outpatient and School-Based Mental Health Counselor

Outpatient and School-Based Mental Health Counselor

Behavior Consultant ABA

Behavior Consultant ABA

Behavior Consultant ABA

Young Adult Support Specialist - 412 Youth Zone

Youth Empowerment Facilitator

OBH Family Support Coordinator (Closes 8/24)

Director of Clubhouse Operations

Housing Support Specialist

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