Independent Living Transition Facilitator

Camelot Community Care Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Camelot Community Care Inc. in Tampa seeks a Transition Facilitator to work with youth aged 16–17 in licensed foster care.

You will connect with youth where they are, using a trauma-informed, strength-based approach to develop the My Pathway to Success transition plan and coordinate activities. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Service discipline and at least 2 years of experience with diverse youth; you will work with a designated child welfare professional to secure records and

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth with diverse needs.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with youth.
• Experience in licensed foster care settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Transition plan and coordinate transition activities for each youth.
• Ensure youth receive required records and resources to promote self-sufficiency.
• Collaborate with designated child welfare professionals to implement the “My Pathway to Success” plan.

Skills

Case management

Trauma-informed care

Strength-based approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Service discipline

Job description

This position requires trained professionals to connect with 20 to 30 youth ages 16 and 17 in licensed foster care settings to yield a productive transition plan. Facilitators meet young people “where they are” and build a trusting relationship with them using an authentic, trauma-informed, strength-based approach. A designated child welfare professional that establishes a positive relationship with the Transitioning Youth, proficient in both case management and independent living services, that takes the lead in coordinating the development of the “My Pathway to Success” transition plan and ensures transition activities are satisfied for each youth. The Transition Facilitator takes the lead role in ensuring that each Transitioning Youth has an opportunity to develop a comprehensive plan and receives the required records and resources necessary to help him or her become self-sufficient.A Bachelor’s degree in a Human Service discipline and 2+ years of experience working with young people with diverse needs and attributes.