Young Adult Support Specialist- 412 Youth Zone

Auberle strengthens thousands of individuals and families each year, helping to build strong communities. Auberle has evolved into a premier multi-service agency with programs spanning Workforce Development, Housing, Foster Care, Young Adult Services, and Behavioral Health. Auberle’s mission is to help build strong individuals, families, and communities.

In 2019, Ward Home joined the Auberle family and has three programs in our Young Adult Services Department.

Program Description

The 412 Youth Zone is located in downtown Pittsburgh. The program provides comprehensive, welcoming, and youth driven services and support to young adults transitioning out of the foster care system or who are experiencing unstable housing.

Position Title and Overview

Young Adult Support Specialist

• Develop and maintain strong, trusting relationships with young people to foster engagement and support their individual growth.

• Greet and establish rapport with all youth that enter the drop-in center including engaging with them to build trusting relationships.

• Provide one on one contact to youth as needed and deemed necessary to evaluate their needs, address challenges, and celebrate successes.

• Be aware of and promote the activity calendar with youth and help encourage program participation

• Facilitate and promote various programs occurring at the drop-in center to engage young people and meet their diverse needs.

• Effectively communicate with other providers and partners who visit the drop-in center to establish and maintain the community collaboration.

• Support the youth by transporting them to appointments and/or activities as needed.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation to ensure effective tracking and reporting.