Youth Engagement Coach II – Maui

Liliʻuokalani Trust; Hawaii; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Liliʻuokalani Trust in Maui region seeks a Youth Engagement Specialist II to design and lead SEL and PYD programming, fostering warm, welcoming environments for Native Hawaiian youth and ʻohana. The role emphasizes mentorship, community-building, and evidence-based practices aligned with LT's cultural grounding.

The YES II will coordinate activities, support wraparound services, track progress, and collaborate with staff while modeling professional conduct and healthy boundaries for youth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Education, or a related field is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in youth development, community-based programming, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience independently facilitating youth programming, groups, or structured learning experiences.
• Knowledge of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks and Positive Youth Development (PYD) principles.
• Experience with case management, documentation, and data systems preferred.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and group facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with Native Hawaiian youth and communities.
• Valid driver's license, clean traffic abstract, and access to a privately owned automobile with valid no-fault insurance.
• TB clearance required.
• First Aid and CPR/AED Certification preferred.
• Criminal history background check required as part of pre-employment process

Responsibilities

• Independently facilitate youth activities, groups, and structured learning experiences.
• Create a safe and supportive environment that fosters belonging and positive identity formation for all program participants.
• Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with youth, families, and community members.
• De-escalate conflict, manage group behavior, and adapt activities based on engagement levels and participant needs.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and guidance to youth in addressing presenting issues; motivate youth in their decision-making processes.
• Model positive group management practices and maintain healthy relationships and appropriate physical and emotional boundaries with youth.
• Develop and maintain strong outreach connections with individuals, families, groups, and communities to support program engagement and retention.
• Communicate trends, concerns, and observations to supervisors; document incidents accurately and timely.
• Collaboratively lead the conceptualization and development of new program initiatives or enhancements to existing programming.
• Design and facilitate social-emotional learning and positive youth development curriculum with fidelity to LT philosophy and cultural grounding.
• As applicable, lead specialized programming in areas such as arts, culinary arts, athletics, technology, or other skill-based domains.
• Coach youth toward individual growth and goal progression.
• Track participant engagement, adjust instruction and programming in real time, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Support program evaluation activities including data collection, registration and consent form management, and program outcome reporting.
• Contribute to logistical implementation of program plans, including data entry, scheduling, and coordination of program resources.
• Assist with participant intake, program enrollment, and the welcoming of new youth and families.
• Complete data entry of registration and consent forms, including DocuSign.
• Complete basic documentation of activities and participant behaviors.
• Provide operations support with program logistics, front desk and phone coverage, NetSuite, mileage logs, and vendor appointments.
• Mentor and model expectations for YES I staff; support onboarding and coaching of new team members as applicable.
• Continually seek additional knowledge and new approaches in Social Emotional Learning, Positive Youth Development, and culturally responsive practice.
• Participate in Communities of Practice, team meetings, and organization-wide learning opportunities.
• Contribute to a healthy, high-functioning team culture through professional conduct, collaborative engagement, and a growth mindset.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Group facilitation

Cultural competence

Emotional intelligence

Safety & de-escalation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

NetSuite

DocuSign

Job description

Liliʻuokalani Trust in Maui region seeks a Youth Engagement Specialist II to design and lead SEL and PYD programming, fostering warm, welcoming environments for Native Hawaiian youth and ʻohana. The role emphasizes mentorship, community-building, and evidence-based practices aligned with LT's cultural grounding.

The YES II will coordinate activities, support wraparound services, track progress, and collaborate with staff while modeling professional conduct and healthy boundaries for youth