Youth Development Specialist

As Pittsburgh’s largest non-profit developer, ACTION-Housing exists to help people improve their lives by offering quality, affordable housing. We pride ourselves on helping all of our clients to achieve more self-sufficient lives. Since 1957, we’ve assisted a wide array of populations throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, focusing on those generally underserved by traditional services including senior citizens, veterans, individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, individuals on the autism spectrum, and youths who have aged out of foster care.

Job Summary

The Youth Development Specialist (YDS) provides ongoing support by coaching residents to become self-sufficient productive members of society while ensuring the building’s safety and upkeep.

Essential Functions

• Document client activities and behaviors in client files and communication logs
• Produce case notes including daily progress
• Sign clients in and out of the facility
• Conduct daily security checks
• Maintain housekeeping, safety, and general upkeep for client living spaces
• Meet with clients to conduct weekly life skill lessons
• Create a monthly grocery list with clients
• Conduct weekly apartment inspections
• Conduct client intakes and discharges
• Review program rules and expectations
• Show facility layout including the client’s living space, laundry area, provide bedding, towels, hygiene products, and food if necessary
• Assist clients with conducting job searches
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social services discipline required or High school diploma/equivalent with 3-5 years social work experience
• Experience working with youth in a mentoring aspect
  
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and team members
• Maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment
• Ensure that program rules and expectations are carried out consistently
• Ability to relate to young people from diverse backgrounds
• Good communication skills including the ability to listen
  
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Office and apartment building environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer, and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to walk around and inspect the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
  
  
  

EEO CLAUSE

ACTION-Housing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.