TAY Specialist - PHX
About The Position
Join the MIKID team and become a catalyst for change in the lives of children and families! MIKID, Arizona's largest family support nonprofit, is seeking dynamic individuals to join their mission of rebuilding communities one family at a time. At MIKID, you're not just getting a job – you're getting an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, enjoy flexibility, and experience fulfillment in your work-life balance. The Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Specialist supports youth ages 13–26 in building the skills and confidence needed for independent living. Under the direction of the Direct Service Manager, this role provides one-on-one guidance and mentorship, particularly to youth involved in foster care, DDD (Developmental Disabilities Division), and Title 19 programs, while helping them develop essential life skills such as budgeting, employment readiness, housing navigation, and self-advocacy. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, creating individualized transition plans with measurable goals, facilitating group workshops, collaborating with community partners and schools to ensure comprehensive support, maintaining accurate documentation, completing required training, monitoring program effectiveness, and incorporating best practices into service delivery.
Requirements
- At least 21 years old
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- AZ Driver's License
- Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
- At least one year of experience in behavioral health or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Organizational abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft products
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Nice To Haves
- Peer Support Certification, or candidates who meet the qualifications to enroll in the certification course
- Bilingual skills
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one guidance and mentorship to youth ages 13–26, particularly to youth involved in foster care, DDD (Developmental Disabilities Division), and Title 19 programs
- Help youth develop essential life skills such as budgeting, employment readiness, housing navigation, and self-advocacy
- Conduct assessments
- 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
- Incorporate best practices into service delivery
- Transport youth to community or center-based services
Benefits
- 14 paid holidays, including your birthday
- Matching 401K retirement plan
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Generous paid time off
- Sick time
- Opportunities for advancement
- On-the-job training
- Employee referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
