Youth Development Coordinator

Easterseals NH • Middlebury, VT

1d • $20

About The Position

Easterseals Vermont is the leading agency in the state in working hand-in-hand with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) to find family-centered solutions that promote child welfare and create safety and well-being. Are you interested in doing meaningful, mission-driven work with families? Are you looking for an agency that ensures a good work-life balance and is family-friendly? Then come join our Easterseals Vermont team! We are seeking a Youth Development Coordinator to join our team. As a Youth Development Coordinator, you will assist young adults ages 14-23 in developing and pursuing their goals as they transition into adulthood and out of the foster care system. This can include, but is not limited to helping and supporting young adults to: obtain and succeed in secondary and post-secondary education; find and maintain housing; develop employment skills; develop and maintain healthy relationships; and secure a healthy and sustaining lifestyle according to the wishes and needs of the young adults. Community networking and partnering will enhance the success of the young adults and community. While we work closely with Department of Children and Families - Family Services Division, we have our own separate and comfortable offices!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in independent living services is beneficial but not required.
• This position includes significant local travel. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
• Must be able to manage finances and balance a checkbook.
• Must have good organizational skills and be able to engage young adults who have experienced trauma.

Responsibilities

• assist young adults ages 14-23 in developing and pursuing their goals as they transition into adulthood and out of the foster care system
• helping and supporting young adults to: obtain and succeed in secondary and post-secondary education; find and maintain housing; develop employment skills; develop and maintain healthy relationships; and secure a healthy and sustaining lifestyle according to the wishes and needs of the young adults.
• Community networking and partnering will enhance the success of the young adults and community.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
• PTO begins accruing on your first day!
• Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of your choice.
• For programs that remain open during holidays, staff scheduled to work will receive holiday pay in accordance with program guidelines.
• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment
• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level