Youth Diversion & Community Service Coordinator
About The Position
LearningWorks is seeking a Youth Diversion & Community Service Coordinator to work directly with youth completing community service and restorative diversion plans throughout Cumberland and York Counties. This is a hands-on, community-based role. You'll work alongside young people during service projects while helping them develop workplace skills, accountability, communication and confidence. This position may be a strong fit for someone with experience in youth development or mentoring, criminal or juvenile justice, corrections or community supervision, social or human services, case management, education or community programs, coaching, or restorative practices. You do not need a traditional criminal justice background to succeed in this role.
Requirements
- Associate degree in criminal justice, human services, education or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience working with youth in education, community programs, juvenile justice, corrections, social services or a related setting.
- Valid Maine driver's license and clean driving record.
- Ability to frequently transport youth in a company-owned passenger van.
- Ability to lift approximately 35–50 pounds and participate in physically active community service projects.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- Experience with restorative justice or restorative practices.
- Experience coordinating volunteers or community projects.
- Experience working with schools, law enforcement, nonprofits or municipal agencies.
- Landscaping, property maintenance, construction, repair or tool experience.
- Experience with service documentation or case information.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, mentor and coach youth participating in diversion and community service programs.
- Build positive, consistent relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Coordinate meaningful community service projects and participant schedules.
- Work alongside youth to provide encouragement, accountability and hands-on guidance.
- Maintain accurate participant records, documentation and case information.
- Communicate with schools, families, and LearningWorks partners.
- Transport youth to and from approved activities in a LearningWorks vehicle.
- Participate in physically active projects, including cleaning, landscaping, moving materials, light maintenance and repair.
- Contribute to program development and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO after 90 days
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 3% after one year
- Medical and dental insurance with very low employee premiums
- Employer-funded HRA
- FSA and Dependent Care FSA
- Flexible scheduling options
- Employer-provided short-term disability
- Paid state holidays
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Retirement planning resources and support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
