Youth Development & Digital Literacy Coach

Community Care Alliance; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Medical & dental coverage

403b with matching

FSA & DCA accounts

Life insurance & LTD

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Bilingual premium

Parking & mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Community Care Alliance in Woonsocket, RI, is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to work in a drop-in center serving youth ages 12-25. The role focuses on supporting participant success, skill development, and pathways to self-sufficiency through education, work readiness, and life skills programming.

You will facilitate Northstar Digital Literacy classes, life skills workshops, and collaborate with case managers and employers to connect youth with opportunities, while maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associates degree with relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in education, human services, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with youth and/or young adults, facilitating educational or life skills programming, and supporting youth development.

Responsibilities

• Engage and support youth and young adults through educational, workforce development, and life skills programming.
• Facilitate Northstar Digital Literacy classes and other educational activities designed to strengthen participants' digital skills.
• Facilitate life skills workshops on financial literacy, communication, independent living, career exploration, and future planning.
• Create a supportive, inclusive, youth-centered learning environment promoting dignity and respect.
• Support youth with goal setting, critical thinking, skill development, and preparation for education, employment, and independent living.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, community partners, and resources that support youth employment and education.
• Assist youth with job searches, applications, resumes, interview preparation, and workplace readiness as appropriate.
• Connect youth to educational, employment, and community resources that support their goals and reduce barriers.
• Provide participant support including intake, assessment, goal planning, follow-up, and ongoing engagement.

Skills

Youth engagement

Digital literacy

Workforce development

Life skills

Documentation

Collaboration

Trauma-informed

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data entry systems

Job description

Community Care Alliance in Woonsocket, RI, is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to work in a drop-in center serving youth ages 12-25. The role focuses on supporting participant success, skill development, and pathways to self-sufficiency through education, work readiness, and life skills programming.

You will facilitate Northstar Digital Literacy classes, life skills workshops, and collaborate with case managers and employers to connect youth with opportunities, while maintaining accurate