Youth in Transition Outcome Specialist

Northeast Treatment Centers; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Treatment Centers is seeking a Youth in Transition Outcome Specialist within the NET Community Care division to assist the Youth Engagement and Advocacy team. The role supports case management for older youth to achieve Single Case Plan goals and move toward safe, timely case closure during the transition to adulthood.

The position involves collaborating with families, youth, resource families, and external agencies to ensure appropriate support for reunification or other permanency,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, social services, education, counseling, human services or related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working with older youth, young adults & families preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Support Case Manager in helping older youth achieve goals and timely case closure.
• Work with youth, families, and external partners to promote reunification or permanency.
• Focus on placement and in-home cases with non-clinical supports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work / related field

Job description

Title

Youth in Transition Outcome Specialist

Division

NET Community Care (NCC)

Department

Youth Engagement and Advocacy

Reports to

Director of Youth Engagement and Advocacy

Status

Full Time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

The Organization

Net Community Care is a division of Northeast Treatment Centers (NET), a non‑profit organization serving the Philadelphia region. As a designated Community Umbrella Agency (CUA) for the Department of Human Services, Net Community Care operates CUA1 and CUA7, providing comprehensive child welfare services focused on safety, permanency, and family well‑being. Grounded in trauma‑informed care and cultural humility, Net Community Care works to stabilize families, support youth development, and ensure children can grow in safe, nurturing, and permanent homes. The organization is committed to strengthening communities through collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

Summary

The Youth in Transition Outcomes Specialist works to support the Case Manager in helping older youth achieve Single Case Plan goals and move towards safe, timely case closure during the transition to adulthood. This position involves working closely with all members of the assigned case management team; with older youth, biological families, and resource families; and with external agencies and partners. The Youth in Transition Outcomes Specialist will focus on placement and in‑home cases. Tasks will include direct work with families to address non‑clinical supports, as well as work with external partners and systems to ensure that older youth have the support they need in their communities to achieve reunification or other permanency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, social services, education, counseling, human services or related field required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working with older youth, young adults & families preferred.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well orally and in writing.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.