Youth Transition Coordinator

Community Care ME • Bangor, ME

16h

About The Position

The Youth Transition Coordinator (YTC) partners with youth experiencing homelessness as they work to achieve safety, stability and permanency. YTCs are skillful in quickly establishing rapport with youth -- collaborating with them to develop a plan of care consisting of clear, measurable goals that not only address their housing needs but also serve to strengthening their family relationships, address mental and/or physical health needs, educational needs, and employment opportunities. The YTC also plays an active role in engaging houseless and runaway youth in conversations geared towards harm reduction, healthy relationships, overall support, and advocacy. YTCs participate in a variety of diversion activities, including family mediation and advocacy work within their assigned communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of one year's experience working in case management
• Ability to pass background checks including DMV, CPS, APS, and Criminal checks

Responsibilities

• Partner with youth experiencing homelessness to achieve safety, stability, and permanency.
• Collaborate with youth to develop a plan of care with clear, measurable goals addressing housing, family relationships, mental/physical health, education, and employment.
• Engage houseless and runaway youth in conversations about harm reduction, healthy relationships, overall support, and advocacy.
• Participate in diversion activities, including family mediation and advocacy within assigned communities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level