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.
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
First Offender Intake Specialist
We are currently accepting applications for a First Offender Intake Specialist to conduct intakes to assess the individual situation and needs of first-time offenders in order to connect youth and their families to the appropriate resources and follow up to assure referrals were completed and services provided; conduct first offender classes. 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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Bilingual 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
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.