Youth Engagement Specialist-Overnight

Community Care ME • Bangor, ME

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Shaw House, a Community Care program that provides social services to homeless and at-risk youth, has full-time or part-time positions available for overnights. The Shaw House Mission is to engage youth who are homeless, or at-risk of becoming homeless, in achieving stability and a viable plan for the future by providing a safe, stable environment, access to essential services, supportive adult connections, and to advocate for changes that address the needs of homeless youth.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and experience in a related field or matriculation in a related field of study is required.
• Must be able to pass background checks including DMV, CPS, APS, and Criminal checks.

Nice To Haves

• Youth Engagement Specialists are most successful when they are approachable, self-aware, accepting, fun, adaptable, engaging, and committed to unconditionally supporting self-determination for all.

Responsibilities

• Provide relationship-based interventions to youth by continuously monitoring youth in and around the assigned program, identifying experiential learning opportunities for youth, and using the provided crisis and de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain a functional environment by completing all assigned documentation, administrative duties, and cleaning tasks.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities, including supervision and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED