TAY Specialist

MIKID Mentally Ill Kids In Distress•Yuma, AZ

8d•$18 - $20

About The Position

MIKID is seeking a Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Specialist to support youth ages 13–26 in developing the skills and confidence needed for independent living. Under the direction of the Direct Service Manager, the specialist provides one-on-one guidance and mentorship, particularly to youth involved in foster care, DDD (Developmental Disabilities Division), and Title 19 programs. The role helps youth develop essential life skills, including budgeting, employment readiness, housing navigation, and self-advocacy. The specialist conducts assessments, creates individualized transition plans with measurable goals, facilitates group workshops, and collaborates with community partners and schools to provide comprehensive support. The position also involves maintaining accurate documentation, completing required training, monitoring program effectiveness, and incorporating best practices into service delivery. The role requires transporting youth to community or center-based services and working at various locations in the community, with travel up to 50% of the time. Work may take place indoors and outdoors, including in extreme weather conditions.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Possess an Arizona Driver's License.
Possess a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Have at least one year of experience in behavioral health or a related field.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Have organizational abilities.
Be proficient with Microsoft products.
Be able to maintain confidentiality.
Be flexible and able to work indoors and outdoors, including in extreme weather conditions.
Meet physical requirements that include prolonged sitting, frequent standing and walking, bending and stooping, lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasional stair climbing.
Travel up to 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Peer Support Certification, or eligibility to enroll in the certification course.
Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one guidance and mentorship to youth ages 13–26, particularly those involved in foster care, DDD, and Title 19 programs.
Help youth develop life skills in budgeting, employment readiness, housing navigation, and self-advocacy.
Conduct assessments and create individualized transition plans with measurable goals.
Facilitate group workshops.
Collaborate with community partners and schools to ensure comprehensive support.
Maintain accurate documentation.
Complete required training.
Monitor program effectiveness and incorporate best practices into service delivery.
Transport youth to community or center-based services.
Work from various locations within the community.

Benefits

14 paid holidays, including the employee's birthday.
Matching 401K retirement plan.
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Paid time off starting at 3 weeks annually.
Sick time.
Opportunities for advancement.
On-the-job training.
Employee referral program.
Pay increases at the 6-month and 1-year marks for new hires who meet all program goals.