Teen Support Specialist -PT (Weekends Required)

Friends of Switchpoint Inc•Layton, UT

13d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
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.