Mental Health Young Adult Support Specialist

AUBERLE•Pittsburgh, PA

12d•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Auberle’s 412 Youth Zone, located in downtown Pittsburgh, provides comprehensive, welcoming, youth-driven services and support to young adults transitioning out of the foster care system or experiencing unstable housing. The Young Adult Support Specialist-Mental Health serves as the primary point of contact for staff seeking guidance on responding to youth experiencing mental health challenges, emotional distress, or behavioral concerns. The role provides early intervention and crisis support using de-escalation techniques, emotional support, referrals, and emergency interventions when needed. The specialist builds relationships with community mental health providers, facilitates referrals, and helps youth access counseling, psychiatric services, and other behavioral health resources. The position also provides transportation to appointments, services, and other approved activities; uses conflict resolution strategies; and helps maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive drop-in center environment. The position is primarily based in downtown Pittsburgh, with scheduled training, meetings, and events at Auberle’s Main Campus in McKeesport. Travel is occasional and includes travel to youth homes and throughout the community. The role requires varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Experience working in the mental health field is required.
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 work varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Other combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for staff seeking guidance on supporting youth experiencing mental health challenges, emotional distress, or behavioral concerns.
Provide early intervention and crisis support using de-escalation techniques and emotional support.
Coordinate appropriate referrals or emergency interventions when necessary.
Build and maintain relationships with community mental health providers.
Facilitate referrals and support youth in accessing 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.
Help maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive drop-in center environment.
Attend scheduled training, meetings, and events at the Main Campus in McKeesport.
Travel to youth homes and throughout the community.