YOUTH DIVERSION & COMMUNITY SERVICE COORDINATOR

Servingschools; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO after 90 days

403(b) retirement plan with employer</

Employee health benefits

Job summary

LearningWorks is seeking a Youth Diversion & Community Service Coordinator to support youth through diversion and service projects in Cumberland and York Counties. This hands-on, community-based role emphasizes relationship-building, accountability and real-world workplace skills.

Youth development, restorative practices and collaboration with schools and partners are central to success. Some after-school hours and fieldwork are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent professional experience in criminal justice, human services or education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor and coach youth participating in diversion and community service programs.
• Build positive relationships with youth, schools, families and partners.
• Coordinate meaningful community service projects and schedules.
• Maintain participant records and documentation.
• Transport youth to activities in LearningWorks vehicle.
• Contribute to program development and improvement.

Skills

Youth development

Mentoring

Relationship building

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Driver's license

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree in criminal justice, human services, education or related field

Experience with youth in education/community programs

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Vehicle for transport

Job description

LearningWorks Service Works – Cumberland & York Counties

Full-time | 32–40 hours/week | $22.00–$24.00/hour + benefits

About LearningWorks

LearningWorks is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering youth and families through education, workforce development, and community service. Our mission is to equip Maine learners with the confidence and skills to realize their full potential.

Through relationship-centered programming, LearningWorks helps young people create pathways for long-term success.

About Service Works

Service Works is a restorative youth diversion program that helps young people complete community service obligations while building accountability, life skills, confidence and stronger connections to their communities.

Service projects may include nonprofit support, park and community cleanups, gardening, beautification, light repair, maintenance and other hands‑on activities.

The Position

LearningWorks is seeking a Youth Diversion & Community Service Coordinator to work directly with youth completing community service and restorative diversion plans throughout Cumberland and York Counties.

This is a hands‑on, community‑based role. You'll work alongside young people during service projects while helping them develop workplace skills, accountability, communication and confidence.

This position may be a strong fit for someone with experience in: Youth development or mentoring

• Criminal or juvenile justice
• Corrections or community supervision
• Social or human services
• Case management
• Education or community programs
• Coaching
• Restorative practices

You do not need a traditional criminal justice background to succeed in this role.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise, mentor and coach youth participating in diversion and community service programs.
• Build positive, consistent relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Coordinate meaningful community service projects and participant schedules.
• Work alongside youth to provide encouragement, accountability and hands‑on guidance.
• Maintain accurate participant records, documentation and case information.
• Communicate with schools, families, and LearningWorks partners.
• Transport youth to and from approved activities in a LearningWorks vehicle.
• Participate in physically active projects, including cleaning, landscaping, moving materials, light maintenance and repair.
• Contribute to program development and continuous improvement.

A Day in the Life

This isn’t a desk job-and that’s the point.

You may begin your day coordinating schedules with a school or community partner, then pick up youth in a LearningWorks vehicle and head to a service project.

You’ll work side‑by‑side with youth on projects such as park cleanups, gardening, beautification, nonprofit support or light maintenance. Along the way, you’ll help participants practice teamwork, communication, responsibility and workplace skills.

You’ll also document participant progress, coordinate upcoming assignments, communicate with community partners and help identify new service opportunities.

Expect a mix of mentoring, driving, hands‑on community work, scheduling, documentation, relationship‑building and problem‑solving.

Knowledge & Skills

Successful candidates are relationship‑oriented, dependable and comfortable working with young people in real‑world community settings.

You Should Be Able To

• Build trust while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Stay calm and constructive during challenging interactions.
• Balance empathy, accountability and consistency.
• Communicate professionally with youth, families and community partners.
• Manage multiple schedules and responsibilities.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Use technology for documentation, scheduling and communication.
• Participate comfortably in hands‑on community service projects.
• Adapt when plans change and use good judgment in the field.

Knowledge of youth development, restorative practices, human services, education, community programs or juvenile justice is valuable.

Experience with volunteer coordination, landscaping, maintenance, construction, repair or tools is a plus.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in criminal justice, human services, education or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience working with youth in education, community programs, juvenile justice, corrections, social services or a related setting.
• Valid Maine driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to frequently transport youth in a company‑owned passenger van.
• Ability to lift approximately 35–50 pounds and participate in physically active community service projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with restorative justice or restorative practices.
• Experience coordinating volunteers or community projects.
• Experience working with schools, law enforcement, nonprofits or municipal agencies.
• Landscaping, property maintenance, construction, repair or tool experience.
• Experience with service documentation or case information.

Schedule & Compensation

• Full‑time, 32–40 hours per week
• Primarily community‑based and in person
• Regulaafter‑schoolr afternoon and afterschool availability required
• Some administrative work may be completed remotely
• $22.00–$24.00 per hour
• Benefits eligible

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO after 90 days
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 3% after one year
• Immediate eligibility to contribute to retirement savings
• Medical and dental insurance with very low employee premiums
• Employer‑funded HRA
• FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• Flexible scheduling options
• Employer‑provided short‑term disability
• Paid state holidays
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Retirement planning resources and support

Why This Job Matters

This role gives you the opportunity to work directly with young people at an important point in their lives.

You’ll help youth complete meaningful work, follow through on commitments, build confidence and develop skills they can carry into school, employment and adulthood.

If you enjoy working with young people, building relationships, solving problems and doing practical work in the community, this may be a strong fit-even if your background is outside traditional criminal justice.