Youth Engagement Specialist-Overnight

Comcareme; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization is seeking Youth Engagement Specialists in Bangor, Maine. The role involves supporting homeless and at-risk youth through relationship-based interventions. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and a passion for helping others. This position offers both full-time and part-time opportunities. Success in this role requires strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a related field or education in relevant studies is preferred.
• Ability to engage and support at-risk youth.

Responsibilities

• Monitor youth in the program and provide support.
• Complete documentation and maintain a clean environment.
• Participate in professional development and training.

Skills

Relationship-based interventions

Crisis management

Administrative skills

Self-awareness

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Shaw House, a Community Care program that provides social services to homeless and at-risk youth, has full-time or part-time positions available for overnights.

Primary Duties:

• Provide relationship-based interventions to youth by continuously monitoring youth in and around the assigned program, identifying experiential learning opportunities for youth, and using the provided crisis and de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain a functional environment by completing all assigned documentation, administrative duties, and cleaning tasks.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities, including supervision and training.

Youth Engagement Specialists are most successful when they are approachable, self-aware, accepting, fun, adaptable, engaging, and committed to unconditionally supporting self-determination for all.

About: The Shaw House Mission is to engage youth who are homeless, or at-risk of becoming homeless, in achieving stability and a viable plan for the future by providing a safe, stable environment, access to essential services, supportive adult connections, and to advocate for changes that address the needs of homeless youth.

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and experience in a related field or matriculation in a related field of study is required.

Community Care is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Must be able to pass background checks including DMV, CPS, APS, and Criminal checks.