Mental Health Young Adult Support Specialist
About The Position
The Young Adult Support Specialist-Mental Health works at Auberle’s 412 Youth Zone, a downtown Pittsburgh program providing comprehensive, welcoming, youth-driven services to young adults transitioning out of foster care or experiencing unstable housing. The specialist serves as the primary point of contact for staff seeking guidance on youth mental health challenges, emotional distress, or behavioral concerns. The role provides early intervention and crisis support, connects youth with behavioral health resources, and helps maintain a safe, respectful, supportive drop-in center. The position is primarily based in downtown Pittsburgh and includes occasional travel to youth homes, throughout the community, and to Auberle’s Main Campus in McKeesport for scheduled training, meetings, and events.
Requirements
- Experience working in the mental health field; other combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.
- Demonstrated knowledge of mental health conditions, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and community behavioral health resources.
- Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Act 33/34 and FBI clearances.
- Ability to travel to youth homes and throughout the community.
- Ability to work varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Guide staff in responding to youth experiencing mental health challenges, emotional distress, or behavioral concerns.
- Provide early intervention and crisis support using de-escalation techniques and emotional support.
- Coordinate referrals or emergency interventions when necessary.
- Build and maintain relationships with community mental health providers.
- Facilitate referrals and help youth access counseling, psychiatric services, and other behavioral health resources.
- Transport youth to appointments, services, and other approved activities as needed.
- Use conflict resolution strategies to address interpersonal challenges and maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive drop-in center environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement savings plan and company match
- Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Commitment to work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
