Youth Service Coordinator
About The Position
Project for Pride in Living (PPL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families to become self-reliant through integrated services in housing, employment, and education. We believe in the power of community and the potential of every person. When joining PPL, you become a part of a diverse team whose goal is to assist our residents and communities with the groundwork they need not only to survive but also to thrive. Position Summary The Youth Services Coordinator plays an impactful role supporting children, teens, and their families within PPL’s housing communities. The position provides case management, youth programming, and family engagement, using a culturally inclusive and trauma‑informed, two‑generation approach. Our team responds to the unique cultural, economic, and social needs of youth and their parents, and understand the importance of utilizing individual’s unique strengths to help them meet their goals.
Requirements
- Experience with case management or providing direct services to youth
- Experience working with children or youth affected by mental illness, chemical dependency, and/or homelessness
- Ability to efficiently coordinate, track, and complete multiple tasks and adjust to changing priorities
- Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment with both internal and external partners
- Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must have valid drivers’ license and drive own vehicle from site to site
- A course of study in a health or human services-related field leading to a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Associate degree; or 1-3 years of experience with the target population served.
Responsibilities
- Youth Programming Design and facilitate six youth enrichment series per year, based on community input
- Deliver project‑based programming or coordinate with community partners to provide workshops such as: Art therapy Cooking Sports Academic support Health and development topics
- Partner with Family Services Coordinators to co‑lead monthly family enrichment activities
- Volunteer & Intern Leadership Supervise, coach, and collaborate with volunteers, work‑study students, and interns to support youth and family programming
- Administrative & Organizational Responsibilities Maintain accurate documentation, including: Case notes Incident reports Attendance Program evaluations Program budget
Benefits
- Competitive Pay $22-$24/hour, depending on qualifications
- Comprehensive Benefits Package Health & Dental Insurance Employer-paid Short- & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave HSA or FSA options Generous PTO & Paid Holidays 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Work-Life Balance & Perks Summer Half-Day Fridays (Memorial Day–Labor Day)
- Purpose-Driven Work Make a real difference in people’s lives and in your community every day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
