TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Channel Islands YMCA • Santa Barbara, CA

10d • $24 - $26

About The Position

What does an Transitional Age Youth Program Coordinator do? Support Program Director with recruiting, onboarding, training, scheduling, and direct supervision of program staff, interns, and volunteers Utilize program assessments and screening tools in collaboration with youth to inform priorities of the individual service plan and make appropriate internal and external referrals for services Oversee data entry into the Santa Barbara County Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to track participant demographics, eligibility, and program engagement Utilize program databases to monitor and reflect program contacts, activities, and outcomes Ensure client records and documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and confidential Assist with completion of various monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reporting requirements Maintain working knowledge of local community resources and provide youth with referrals to other agencies for services when appropriate Attend meetings with community partners to establish collaborative relationships, coordinate services, and promote continuity of care Conduct community presentations to increase awareness and referrals to Youth and Family Services programs Support youth to enhance their education, vocation, relationships and communication, independent living skills, physical health, mental health, and more Assist with meeting basic needs of youth without judgment or personal opinion, building positive relationships to encourage continued progress on goals Effectively work in a team-based care model to ensure youth receive well rounded, consistent, and coordinated support Maintain a controlled and safe environment for youth to ensure their physical, emotional, and psychological safety, assisting with daily cleaning/sanitization and organization of workspace areas Supervise program participants Attend meetings as required to discuss program updates, report on cases, and identify service delivery needs Demonstrate effective professional boundaries, self-care measures, and seek support from direct supervisors when in need of assistance, additional trainings, or accommodations Comply with mandated reporting including timely verbal and written notice to Child Welfare Services and documentation in organization’s risk management software ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED DUTIES BY PROGRAM AREA Housing Serve as lead for the Transitional Living Program and housing programs Assist with housing navigation, search, and landlord recruitment efforts Maintain and upkeep residential facilities and intake centers Outreach Identify priority areas and strategies for successful street-based outreach to engage at-risk 18-24 years of age adults and perform outreach with staff at designated times Operate Youth Coordinated Entry System checkpoints at various locations to quickly identify, assess, and connect youth in crisis to housing and services Perform street-based outreach, walking/traveling specified routes to locate and engage with at-risk 18-24 years of age to offer supportive services and immediate resources

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of related work experience
• Complete required certifications within 60 days of hire
• Complete all required Branch and Position specific trainings as required within two weeks of hire
• Ability to obtain a criminal record clearance
• Maintain a valid California driver’s license, active participation in the California DMV Pull Program, an acceptable driving record and approval status as determined by the Channel Islands YMCA and/or its insurance carrier
• Health Screening Report and negative TB test required prior to first day of employment

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Support Program Director with recruiting, onboarding, training, scheduling, and direct supervision of program staff, interns, and volunteers
• Utilize program assessments and screening tools in collaboration with youth to inform priorities of the individual service plan and make appropriate internal and external referrals for services
• Oversee data entry into the Santa Barbara County Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to track participant demographics, eligibility, and program engagement
• Utilize program databases to monitor and reflect program contacts, activities, and outcomes
• Ensure client records and documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and confidential
• Assist with completion of various monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reporting requirements
• Maintain working knowledge of local community resources and provide youth with referrals to other agencies for services when appropriate
• Attend meetings with community partners to establish collaborative relationships, coordinate services, and promote continuity of care
• Conduct community presentations to increase awareness and referrals to Youth and Family Services programs
• Support youth to enhance their education, vocation, relationships and communication, independent living skills, physical health, mental health, and more
• Assist with meeting basic needs of youth without judgment or personal opinion, building positive relationships to encourage continued progress on goals
• Effectively work in a team-based care model to ensure youth receive well rounded, consistent, and coordinated support
• Maintain a controlled and safe environment for youth to ensure their physical, emotional, and psychological safety, assisting with daily cleaning/sanitization and organization of workspace areas
• Supervise program participants
• Attend meetings as required to discuss program updates, report on cases, and identify service delivery needs
• Demonstrate effective professional boundaries, self-care measures, and seek support from direct supervisors when in need of assistance, additional trainings, or accommodations
• Comply with mandated reporting including timely verbal and written notice to Child Welfare Services and documentation in organization’s risk management software
• Serve as lead for the Transitional Living Program and housing programs
• Assist with housing navigation, search, and landlord recruitment efforts
• Maintain and upkeep residential facilities and intake centers
• Identify priority areas and strategies for successful street-based outreach to engage at-risk 18-24 years of age adults and perform outreach with staff at designated times
• Operate Youth Coordinated Entry System checkpoints at various locations to quickly identify, assess, and connect youth in crisis to housing and services
• Perform street-based outreach, walking/traveling specified routes to locate and engage with at-risk 18-24 years of age to offer supportive services and immediate resources

Benefits

• FREE YMCA Family Gym Membership and Program Discounts
• FREE Medical HMO Plans Available, Long-term Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, Basic Life Insurance
• Affordable Medical PPO Option
• Education Assistance Program Up To $1,500 per year
• YMCA Retirement Fund
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Flexible Schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees