Youth Site Specialist - Home Youth Services bei Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency

Home Youth Services is seeking Youth Site Specialist to join their team! The Youth Site Specialist (YSS) directly supervises at-risk youth and assists youth in obtaining basic needs and navigating resources, while ensuring a safe space at the Home Youth Services shelters. In addition to assisting with basic shelter services, they are the point person for building connections, mentoring, and providing valuable resources to youth residents. This position requires flexibility with a work schedule and may work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays to ensure youth are receiving care at all times.

There are multiple vacancies for this position. Available shifts may include Day-Shift, Swing-shift and Graveyard-shift.

Candidates must submit application by 11/28/2025 in order to be considered for first round interviews.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four or more years of work or volunteering experience in fast-paced customer service, healthcare, education, social or community services or related public-facing sectors; or equivalent combination of education, experience and training may be accepted.
• College course work in social sciences or related human services preferred but not required.
• Preference will be given to candidates with work or volunteer experience working with special needs population and/or experience working with youth or high-risk youth.
• Driver qualifications are required for this position. Valid driver license, insured vehicle available for use on the job, and a satisfactory drive record for the previous three years are required.
• Candidate must pass Oregon Department of Human Services criminal background check.
• CPR/First Aid, Food Handlers card, mandatory reporting, privacy laws, trauma informed care, suicide intervention, collaborative problem solving, and recognizing and reporting child abuse & neglect training and/or certifications required within the first 30 days. 
• Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

• Serves as primary point of contact for respective work
• Trains incoming staff members and volunteers on applicable duties, processes, and policies. Answers questions and aids coworkers as needed.
• Provides direct supervision to clients in adherence to program and licensing requirements, including but not limited to: teaching independent living skills and goal setting, providing educational support, and mediating conversations among clients as needed.
• Provides client transportation in Agency vehicles to and from school, to appointments and outings, and other assigned outings.
• Facilitates communication and collaboration between Case Managers, Site Specialists and
• Focuses team toward primary program goals and exemplifies the positive
• Ensures data collection and quality. Inputs service usage information into the Health Management Information System (HMIS) and Shelter
• Responds to guest questions about clothing, snacks, blankets, restrooms, charging stations and local
• Monitors the program expectations of
• Provides program support, such as: cleaning, site up-keep, laundry and supportive services, client engagement and assistance, including answering the telephone, monitoring client and facility
• Assists other staff and volunteers in providing a calm, clean, and safe environment for
• Shares information, resources and referral about community partnerships and
• Promotes a safe and healing environment for individuals that are victims of trauma through trauma informed engagements, clear boundaries, and supportive case
• Attends and engages in required annual trainings and remains up-to-date on policies and procedures for the ARCHES program.
• Performs cleaning, janitorial, and laundry tasks in support of day-to-day sheltering
• Supports nutrition staff as needed by completing various kitchen tasks, including cooking
• Participates in Community Outreach to local organizations, camps, and groups as directed by
• Maintains appropriate boundaries with clients and coworkers at all
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Regularly lift and/or move 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50
• Manual dexterity for handling personal items, food, clothing, sacks, carts and use of computers and written in-take processing.
• Requires frequent moving/walking and standing in the shelter setting and outdoor
• Driving in all weather conditions in Marion and Polk counties.
• Maintains calm disposition when clients or others may become escalated, applying crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for all
• Regulates emotions during interactions with escalated clients and
• Regulates emotions and handles pressures of frequent demands for attention, time and work

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Close quarters, with residents that are experiencing chronic homelessness, substance use disorders, and/or severe and persistent mental illness, and/or unpredictable
• Primarily indoor work environment with frequent interruptions and
• Exposure to trash and potential
• Required to work outside of normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and

MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process, or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position, please notify a member of our team at (503) 585-6232.

**This is a partial list of essential duties and responsibilities. To review the full job description, download below.

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