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Youth Development Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
As Pittsburghs largest non-profit developer ACTION-Housing exists to help people improve their lives by offering quality affordable housing. We pride ourselves on helping all of our clients to achieve more self-sufficient lives. Since 1957 weve assisted a wide array of populations throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania focusing on those generally underserved by traditional services including senior citizens veterans individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities individuals on the autism spectrum and youths who have aged out of foster care.
JOB SUMMARY
The Youth Development Specialist (YDS) provides ongoing support by coaching residents to become self-sufficient productive members of society while ensuring the buildings safety and upkeep.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Document client activities and behaviors in client files and communication logs
- Produce case notes including daily progress
- Sign clients in and out of the facility
- Conduct daily security checks
- Maintain housekeeping safety and general upkeep for client living spaces
- Meet with clients to conduct weekly life skill lessons
- Create a monthly grocery list with clients
- Conduct weekly apartment inspections
- Conduct client intakes and discharges
- Review program rules and expectations
- Show facility layout including the clients living space laundry area provide bedding towels hygiene products and food if necessary
- Assist clients with conducting job searches
- Perform other related duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree in social services discipline required or High school diploma/equivalent with 3-5 years social work experience
- Experience working with youth in a mentoring aspect
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and team members
- Maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment
- Ensure that program rules and expectations are carried out consistently
- Ability to relate to young people from diverse backgrounds
- Good communication skills including the ability to listen
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Office and apartment building environment.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use a computer and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
- The employee frequently is required to walk around and inspect the work environment.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
EEO CLAUSE
ACTION-Housing Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.Required Experience:
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About Company
Providing quality affordable housing and related services to Western Pennsylvania for 62
