Youth Transition Coordinator

Community Care ME

Posted 4 months ago

Full Time

Bangor, Maine

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Youth Transition Coordinator assists homeless youth in securing stable housing through the Housing First Model and provides individualized support. They also conduct street outreach to divert youth from homelessness and connect them with essential community resources.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of case management experience. You possess the ability and desire to work autonomously and maintain a valid State of Maine driver's license with reliable transportation.

Must Have Skills for ATS

case management

Housing First Model

street outreach

community outreach

DMV checks

CPS checks

APS checks

Criminal checks

Job Description

The Regional Youth Transition Coordinator (R-YTC) will assume primary responsibility for assisting youth within the Transitional Housing/Rapid-Rehousing (TH/RRH) and Mobile Diversion Programs. In the TH/RRH Program, the R-YTC will assist youth in securing and maintaining housing through the use of the Housing First Model. Tasks will include cultivating and maintaining relationships with landlords, linking youth with both transitional and rapid-rehousing options, and providing individualized support for youth throughout their participation in the program. In the Mobile Diversion Program, the YTC will locate homeless youth through conducting street and community outreach, and assist in diverting youth from homelessness and/or linking youth with resources, supports, and housing options. R-YTCs plan and implement outreach efforts within their assigned territory, developing and maintaining positive relationships with relevant community authorities and resources.
Stable Housing: A safe and reliable place to live and call home.
Permanent Connections: Ongoing attachments to family, peers, school, communities, and other positive social connections.
Education and Employment: Establishing and maintaining a high level of performance in educational, training, and employment opportunities.
Social and Emotional Well-Being Development: Development of key competencies, attitudes, and behaviors that equip youth to succeed across multiple domains of daily life, including school, work, relationships and community. Caseloads are small (typically under 10), allowing for more direct hands on work with clients.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of one year's experience working in case management.
The ability and desire to work autonomously.
A valid State of Maine driver's license and reliable transportation.

Must be able to pass background checks including DMV, CPS, APS, and Criminal checks.

Community Care ME

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