Help make a change in your community.
Join the YST family.
More than 17,000 young people will turn to YST this year for help, some at the most difficult times in their lives. YST offers a wide array of innovative & proven programs focused on counseling, runaway and homeless youth, delinquency prevention and youth development. Our programs are based on the needs & input of youth, their families, and our community, and are recognized as national models for quality and creativity.
Current Job Opportunities:
Violence Interrupter
Cure Violence is a public health program that works to stop shootings and save lives. Violence Interrupters are trusted community members who help prevent violence before it happens. They build relationships, look for signs of conflict, and step in to calm things down. The Violence Interrupter helps youth and young adults make positive choices, avoid retaliation, and find support and services that can change their lives for the better. The goal of this job is to stop violence, promote peace, and strengthen the community. The best candidates are respected and trusted in their neighborhoods, have strong communication skills, and care deeply about helping others and creating a safer community.
Shelter Youth Specialist – Male (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
We are currently accepting applications for a Male Youth Specialist to work in our Emergency Shelter. This is a full-time position with scheduled hours Wednesday through Sunday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
The Youth Specialist will provide direct care and supervision to shelter clients, model appropriate behavior, and empower youth to make positive choices, improve behavior, and access community resources.
Qualifications:
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High School diploma or equivalent is required; Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
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Minimum of 2 year’s experience working with youth
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Must have and maintain a valid Oklahoma driver’s license
Applications, along with a resume, will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE
Housing Case Manager
Applications are being accepted for a Housing Case Manager to provide supportive services, referrals, and advocacy to young adults transitioning to independent living. This position also assures clients are aware of available services through YST programming/community partnerships and to help them access services and mainstream benefits, and to build relationships necessary to assist young adults in attaining their individualized goals.
An equivalent of education and experience working with at risk young adults is recommended and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science is highly preferred. Case Management Certification is strongly preferred. Applications with resume accepted until the position is filled. EOE.
Street Outreach Specialist
We are currently accepting applications for a Street Outreach Specialist to provide supportive services to young adults ages 16-24 who are experiencing homelessness. The Specialist will work in our drop-in center, conduct outreach in the community, and collaborate with partner organizations. This is a full-time position with scheduled hours Monday through Friday.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is preferred.
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Case Management experience is preferred
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with youth
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Must have and maintain a valid Oklahoma driver’s license
Applications, along with a resume, will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE
Shelter Youth Specialist – Male, Part-Time (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
We are currently accepting applications for a male Youth Specialist to work in our Emergency Shelter. This is a part-time position with scheduled hours Tuesday through Saturday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The Youth Specialist will provide direct care and supervision to shelter clients, model appropriate behavior, and empower youth to make positive choices, improve behavior, and access community resources.
Qualifications:
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High School diploma or equivalent is required; Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with youth
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Must have and maintain a valid Oklahoma driver’s license
Applications, along with a resume, will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE
PRN Shelter Youth Specialist (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
We are currently accepting applications for a Youth Specialist to work in our Emergency Shelter. This is an on call, part-time position with scheduled hours 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
The Youth Specialist will provide direct care and supervision to shelter clients, model appropriate behavior, and empower youth to make positive choices, improve behavior, and access community resources.
Qualifications:
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High School diploma or equivalent is required; Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with youth
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Must have and maintain a valid Oklahoma driver’s license
Applications, along with a resume, will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE
Shelter Case Coordinator
We are currently accepting applications for a Shelter Case Coordinator to work in our Emergency Shelter. The Case Coordinator will facilitate case management activities to ensure stable placement and accurate data collection; serve as a liaison with community partners, such as DHS and OJA; provide oversight and support to Youth Specialists through staffing, modeling, and directives to ensure optimal client care.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience is required for this position. Master’s Degree in Social Services field strongly preferred.
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Must have and maintain a valid OK state driver’s license
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Prefer minimum of 4 years’ experience in counseling youth and families
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Prefer minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience
Applications, along with a resume, will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE
Youth Services of Tulsa, Inc. (YST) is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for all positions equally without regard to their race, sex, age, religion, national origin, veteran status or any disability which is not job-related.
This application will be given every consideration, but its receipt does not imply that the applicant will be employed. Each question should be answered in a complete and accurate manner as no action can be taken on this application until all questions have been answered.