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Youth Peer Specialist

Olympia, WA · On-site

$31.27 - $34.92/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Community Youth Services is seeking a Youth Peer Specialist to join the Transitional Age Youth (TAY) team. This role is vital in providing home and community-based services to individuals aged 15-24 ...

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Community Youth Services

Youth Peer Specialist

Olympia, WA · On-site

$31.27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Community Youth Services is seeking a Youth Peer Specialist to join the Transitional Age Youth (TAY) team. This role is vital in providing home and community-based services to individuals aged 15-24 ...

New

Community Youth Services

Youth Peer Specialist

Olympia, WA · On-site

$31.27 - $34.92/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Community Youth Services is seeking a Youth Peer Specialist to join the Transitional Age Youth (TAY) team. This role is vital in providing home and community-based services to individuals aged 15-24 ...

Community Youth Services

YAS Overnight Counselor

Olympia, WA · On-site

$21.71/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Community Youth Services is actively seeking Overnight Counselors for the Young Adult Shelter located in Olympia. This role is crucial in providing a secure and supportive environment for young ...

Community Youth Services

YAS Overnight Counselor

Olympia, WA · On-site

$21.71 - $24.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Community Youth Services is actively seeking Overnight Counselors for the Young Adult Shelter located in Olympia. This role is crucial in providing a secure and supportive environment for young ...

Community Youth Services

YAS Overnight Counselor

Olympia, WA · On-site

$21.71 - $24.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Community Youth Services is actively seeking Overnight Counselors for the Young Adult Shelter located in Olympia. This role is crucial in providing a secure and supportive environment for young ...

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How much do community youth services jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for community youth services in the United States is $18.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is community youth services?

Community Youth Services are programs and organizations that provide support, guidance, and resources to young people within a community. These services often include mentoring, counseling, educational support, recreational activities, and crisis intervention. The goal is to promote healthy development, prevent risky behaviors, and help youth achieve their full potential. Community Youth Services may operate through schools, non-profits, local governments, or faith-based organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in community youth services, and why are they important?

To thrive in Community Youth Services, you need a background in social work, counseling, or youth development, often backed by a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with case management software, reporting systems, and crisis intervention techniques is typically required. Strong interpersonal communication, cultural sensitivity, and problem-solving abilities help professionals build trust and effectively support diverse youth populations. These skills and qualities are crucial for fostering positive youth outcomes, maintaining safety, and delivering impactful community programs.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in community youth services, and how can they effectively address them?

Professionals in Community Youth Services often encounter challenges such as building trust with youth from diverse backgrounds, addressing complex social or emotional needs, and navigating limited resources. Effective communication, cultural competence, and consistent presence are key to overcoming these hurdles. Collaborating closely with schools, families, and other local organizations can provide additional support and resources, helping to create a positive impact in the lives of young people.

What is the difference between Community Youth Services vs Youth Counselor?

AspectCommunity Youth ServicesYouth Counselor
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certifications in youth work or counselingHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications in counseling or youth development preferred
Work EnvironmentCommunity centers, schools, youth programs, social service agenciesSchools, community centers, counseling offices, juvenile facilities
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofits, government agencies, social service organizationsEducational institutions, social service agencies, juvenile justice systems

Community Youth Services and Youth Counselors both work with youth populations in similar settings, often requiring comparable credentials. However, Community Youth Services typically focus on broader community programs and social services, while Youth Counselors often provide direct counseling and support to individual youth. Understanding these differences can help job seekers identify the right role for their skills and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Community Youth Services job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,034 per year, or $18.3 per hour.

Haven House Residential Counselor

Community Youth Services

Olympia, WA • On-site

$21.71 - $24.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Community Youth Services is recruiting for a Residential Counselor for its Haven House program. This position provides a safe and nurturing milieu for youth ages 12 - 17, ensures basic living needs are met, provides guidance, counseling, and support to help program participants maintain appropriate and safe behavior, objectively documents behavioral observations, and works to aid in the avoidance of further out-of-home placement.
  • Competitive Pay: $21.71 to $24.25 per hour
  • Flexible Scheduling: Overnight shifts.
  • Rewarding Work: Help shape the future of at-risk youth by providing essential guidance and support.
  • Shcedule: Overnight shift -- 2 days a week 11:30 PM to 7:30 AM and 3 days a week 12:00 AM to 8: 00 AM (subject to change based on program needs)
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 403b, and more. Details on the website career page.

CYS fosters a supportive, staff-centered environment where your growth potential is limitless!
CYS has been a successful and established non-profit in downtown Olympia for nearly 50 years, providing a full continuum of care to meet the needs of at-risk youth and their families in our community. Our 20+ programs help youth with: housing, placement stabilization, family preservation, foster care, education, job training, employment, independent living skills, delinquent behaviors, shelter, and basic needs. About 4,000 youth - and their families - seek services annually in their transition to become independent, successful adult members of society.
Community Youth Services is the largest child welfare agency serving southwest Washington, employing over 175 staff and supporting 120 volunteers. CYS provides a staff-driven culture where we view our staff as our greatest asset in providing quality services, which shows in our 95% staff retention rate.
Position Qualifications:
  1. Be at least 21 years of age.
  2. Have a high school diploma or equivalent credential, for example, a GED or HSEC.
  3. Have the skills and ability to assist with the needs of children and youth in care.
  4. Meet at least one of the following criteria:
    1. Have at least six months of similar, full-time experience working directly with vulnerable populations; or
    2. Be attending classes at an accredited college or university related to caring for vulnerable populations; and

Major Responsibilities and Related Tasks:
Participant Service
  1. Maintains a healthy living environment for youth in residence to minimize crisis behavior.
  2. Provides guidance, counseling, and support to help participants maintain appropriate and safe behavior and works to aid in the avoidance of further out of home placement, counseling.
  3. Plans and prepares meals to meet basic nutritional needs of youth.
  4. Coordinates youth activities daily to positively structure day(s) and evening(s) for residents.
  5. Performs intake assessments and interviews to uncover needs and ensure new participants are fully educated around Haven House procedure and policy, utilizes behavior modification techniques to facilitate positive behavioral progress and stabilization in residents.

Case Management
  1. Provides individualized treatment to youth in care based on known mental health issues, behavioral history, and observations.
  2. Assists with the creation of a support system for youth in placement.
  3. Completes required paperwork to provide accurate information to relevant sources.

CYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Community Youth Services will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Community Youth Services will not tolerate discrimination in employment or personnel practices including the advertisement of positions, recruitment, selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoffs, or termination. These activities shall be conducted without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, age, marital or nursing mother status, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.
Applicants wishing to receive job posting in an alternative format, or who need accommodation with the application process are encouraged to contact CYS Human Resources using the CYS website.

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