Youth Community Outreach & Partnerships Specialist

SUMHLC; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & work-life benefits

Bilingual/multilingual compensation

Flexible schedule including evenings &

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

SUMHLC is seeking a community programs coordinator to engage with community partners, arrange outings, and support youth in accessing resources and services. Role involves logistics, documentation, and collaboration with treatment and care teams.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, experience with youth and trauma-informed approaches preferred, and flexibility for evenings/weekends. Bilingual skills are a plus with compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience working with adolescents and trauma histories preferred.
• Spanish-speaking or multilingual abilities are a plus with compensation.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate community outreach and partner engagement for students.
• Transport students to community activities and outings; ensure safety.
• Maintain program records, logs, and partner agreements; prepare reports.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and coordinate with care teams.
• Provide hands-on practice with real-world community access skills to students.
• Assist with obtaining essential documents (library cards, IDs, bus passes).
• Support volunteers, community resources, and discharge planning activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, communications, recreation, education, or related field

Tools

Electronic medical record software

Word processing

Database software

Job description

SUMHLC is seeking a community programs coordinator to engage with community partners, arrange outings, and support youth in accessing resources and services. Role involves logistics, documentation, and collaboration with treatment and care teams.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, experience with youth and trauma-informed approaches preferred, and flexibility for evenings/weekends. Bilingual skills are a plus with compensation.