Youth Engagement Specialist

Community Care ME

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Bangor, Maine

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide relationship-based interventions and monitor youth in a safe, stable environment. Maintain the facility by completing administrative documentation and cleaning tasks.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or GED and experience in a related field or are currently studying in a related field. You are approachable, self-aware, accepting, fun, adaptable, engaging, and committed to unconditionally supporting self-determination for all. You are also able to pass various background checks.

Must Have Skills for ATS

DMV checks

CPS checks

APS checks

Criminal checks

Job Description

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 week day overnights and/or weekends.

Primary Duties:

  • 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.

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.

About: 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.

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and experience in a related field or matriculation in a related field of study is required.

Community Care is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.


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

Community Care ME

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