PT - YALC Facilitator

Valley Youth House; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Health Care FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Wellness programs

Referral program

Job summary

Valley Youth House is seeking a YALC Facilitator to coordinate meetings, support youth leaders, and collaborate with community partners across Philadelphia. The role focuses on trauma-informed youth services, governance involvement, and program logistics.

Ideal candidates bring experience with youth development and strong organizational skills, while maintaining safety and clear communication. Some travel within the region may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with youth and young adults in trauma-informed settings.
• Strong knowledge of youth development principles and sound judgment.
• Highly organized with multitasking and logistics skills.
• Must have no disqualifying criminal or child abuse offenses.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate YALC meetings, input sessions, and leadership opportunities.
• Support youth leaders with lived experience in advising local governance and quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with CoC providers and community partners to coordinate joint initiatives and amplify youth voice.
• Administer member supports, including stipends, emergency assistance, and transportation coordination.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding of youth leaders across Valley Youth House programs.

Skills

Youth engagement

Trauma-informed care

Group facilitation

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. VYH works from a Trauma Informed / Healing centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development and cultural awareness into all aspects of our agency. We want our clients and staff to feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and be empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Why Should You Apply?

• An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
• Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match to secure your financial future.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Take advantage of our pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
• Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team
• Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth.

Essential Functions of theYALC Facilitator

• Coordinate and facilitate YALC meetings, input sessions, and leadership opportunities, including scheduling spaces, developing agendas, preparing materials, gathering supplies, and tracking action items.
• Support youth leaders with lived experience in advising, informing, and guiding local governance within the Philadelphia Continuum of Care, continuous quality improvement initiatives, and broader homeless response systems.
• Collaborate with CoC provider networks, youth-serving organizations, and community partners to coordinate joint initiatives, amplify youth voice, and support system-wide engagement.
• Administer member supports, including managing participant stipend payments, distributing emergency financial assistance, arranging transportation support, and coordinating travel for leadership opportunities.
• Lead ongoing recruitment and onboarding of core and drop-in youth leaders across Valley Youth House programs, partner provider sites, and community networks using peer education models.

Minimum Qualifications for theYALC Facilitator

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience working with youth and young adults, facilitating group discussions, and delivering trauma-informed services.
• Strong knowledge of youth development principles and sound judgment.
• Highly organized with strong abilities to multitask, track action items, and manage program logistics.
• Must never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, standing, and working on a computer for prolonged periods
• Light work that includes moving meeting supplies, materials, and objects up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to travel across the Southeast region and out of state via train and car for conferences, outreach, and events. About 20% of the role will include traveling to different sites across Philadelphia County.

**If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k -6% match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition reimbursement, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.