Youth Support Specialist — Transitional Housing

Job overview

The Youth Support Specialist — Transitional Housing role is onsite in Fresno, CA. Pay is $23–$23.75 per hour. Valley Teen Ranch supports young adults ages 18–24 transitioning from the Juvenile Justice Center into the community. The specialist builds supportive relationships and coaches residents in daily living, employment, education, and housing stability. The work helps young adults develop practical skills, emotional regulation, and pathways toward independent living.

What you'll do

• Build professional relationships with residents while maintaining boundaries
• teach independent living skills such as cooking, budgeting, and household responsibilities
• support routines for employment, education, and housing
• assist with job searches and community resources
• encourage communication and responsible decisions
• maintain a safe living environment
• use trauma-informed and strength-based approaches
• complete logs and incident reports
• and communicate progress to the Housing Manager.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

youth support specialist

transitional housing

fresno ca

onsite

$23–$23.75/hr

young adults 18–24

independent living skills

employment support

trauma-informed support

cpr/first aid

valley teen ranch

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Must be at least 21, hold a valid California driver's license and current auto insurance, pass screening, and obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification.

About the employer

Valley Teen Ranch is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Community Housing Services. Sector: 62.