Youth Support Specialist

Olive Crest2 months ago
San Diego, CA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Visit our Website at:

https://www.olivecrest.org

About Us:

Olive Crest Drop-In Center is a trauma-informed center that creates a welcoming, supportive, and structured environment for youth visiting our Drop-In Center, including those who have experienced trafficking and/or are impacted by gang affiliation. The position supports participants in developing life skills, building healthy connections, and accessing a safe space for positive engagement.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and culturally responsive Youth Mentor to join our team. In this role, you will build meaningful, supportive relationships with youth ages 13-17, offering mentorship, advocacy, and guidance in a non-judgmental and empowering way. Hiring needs: Tuesday-Saturday: 11:00am-9:00pm.

EEO:

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Job Type:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay:

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 403(b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have at least 3 years of a driving record?

Education:

Education: Associate (Required)

Experience:

  • youth advocacy: 1 year (Preferred)
  • youth mentorship: 1 year (Preferred)
  • life coach: 1 year (Preferred)
  • working with at risk youth: 1 year (Required)

Language:

Language: Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

License/Certification: Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift: (Required)
  • Night Shift: (Required)

Work Location:

Work Location: In person

Required Skills

youth mentorship
working with at-risk youth
Spanish fluency
youth advocacy
life coaching