Teen Support Specialist -PT (Weekends Required)

Teen Support Specialist

Part-Time

Weekends Required

ORGANIZATION: Friends of Switchpoint is a non-profit organization that has been serving those individuals, families and veterans experiencing poverty and homelessness since 2014.

OUR MISSION: To empower families and individuals in need by addressing the underlying causes of their poverty and providing each client with a personalized, comprehensive plan that supports them on their journey to self-sufficiency and the opportunity to contribute to the community.

OUR VISION: We believe each individual has worth and value. Change occurs when people are treated with respect and dignity, empowered with skills and resources to better their circumstance.

CULTURE VALUES:

• Kindness – Remember Kindness is Contagious!
• Connection – It is why we are here and what gives purpose & meaning to life!
• Kinship – We want you and those we serve to feel a sense of Belonging.
• Self-Worth – Treat people the way they can become w/True Value & Worth!
• Self-Reliance – Learn your role and take initiative!! We want “Fishermen”!

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

• Kindness: To demonstrate compassion and respect for all people.
• Leadership: To lead by example, developing, promoting, and sharing innovative ideas and programs to help those experiencing homelessness.
• Transparency: To be open and honest in our relationships.
• Authenticity: To do what we say we do.
• Positive Influence: To judge our effectiveness by the extent to which individual lives are saved and improved by the positive experience of the people we influence.
• Golden Rule: To treat all people as we ourselves would wish to be treated.

OUR MOTTO: It Takes All of Us to End Homelessness.

PURPOSE: 

Make a meaningful impact every day. As a Teen Support Specialist at our 24/7 Teen Living Center, you'll support homeless teens ages 16-18 by fostering a safe, supportive, and welcoming community. We're looking for dependable, energetic individuals who enjoy building connections and helping young people navigate challenges and achieve their goals.

Responsibilities:

Direct Care:

• Actively listen to the needs of the teens and act to meet those needs appropriately.
• Understand and implement Switchpoint’s mission and values and adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Assist with meal preparation, homework, and overseeing chores.
• Maintain detailed daily logs of teens’ activities, incidents, and concerns.
• Promptly communicate concerns about teens to management.
• Complete necessary paperwork and documentation accurately and timely.
• Participate in staff meetings, shift reports, and training sessions.
• Provide life skills support to teens: budgeting, cooking, cleaning, calendaring, goal setting, time management, healthy relationships, etc.

Facility Management:

• Maintain a clean and organized home environment.
• Conduct regular bag and room checks to ensure teens’ safety and well-being.
• Update maintenance log with maintenance requests.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to set strong boundaries, maintain confidentiality, and exercise discretion.
• Experience working with youth, preferably in a social services or residential setting.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• This is a drug and alcohol-free house, no staff may participate in on site drug or alcohol use, including smoking/vaping.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

(Eligible 1st of Month after 60-days)

• Medical
• HSA
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability
• 401k (Part-time included)
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program (Parti-time      included)
• VASA (Part-time included)

Compensation:

Starting wage: $16 

Part-Time

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value a diverse workforce.

"Employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and dependent on the position you are applying for at Switchpoint."