Youth Engagement Specialist-Overnight

Community Care ME • Bangor, ME

6d • 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 primary duties include providing relationship-based interventions to youth by continuously monitoring them in and around the assigned program, identifying experiential learning opportunities, and using provided crisis and de-escalation techniques. Additionally, maintaining a functional environment by completing all assigned documentation, administrative duties, and cleaning tasks is essential. Participation in ongoing professional development activities, including supervision and training, is also a key aspect of the role. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Approachable
• Self-aware
• Accepting
• Fun
• Adaptable
• Engaging
• 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.
• Identify experiential learning opportunities for youth.
• Use 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