Youth Outreach & Stabilization Specialist - Transitional Living

Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick leave

Holidays

EAP

Health insurance

HSA

Life insurance

Disability

401(k) match

Job summary

MIRCI in Columbia, SC is seeking a Youth Outreach & Support Specialist for the Transitional Living Program (TLP). You will identify and engage youth ages 17–22 who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability, connecting them with essential resources and services to support long-term stability and independence.

Under supervision, you’ll conduct outreach in the community, complete VI-SPDAT assessments, and guide youth through eligibility and enrollment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Public Health, or related human services field.
• Preferred experience with vulnerable youth and/or homeless youth services, RHY programs, or transitional housing settings.
• Ability to travel throughout the service area and maintain licensure/credentialing in HMIS.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage youth aged 17–22 experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
• Connect youth with Transitional Living Program services and resources for long-term stability.
• Conduct VI-SPDAT assessments to determine appropriate interventions.
• Educate youth about program eligibility and enrollment; assist with intake and orientation.
• Maintain accurate records and input data into HMIS/Apricot per agency standards.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Interviewing

Field-based work

HMIS credential

Education

Master's degree (Social Work/ Counseling/ Psychology/ Public Health)

Tools

HMIS

Apricot

Job description

MIRCI in Columbia, SC is seeking a Youth Outreach & Support Specialist for the Transitional Living Program (TLP). You will identify and engage youth ages 17–22 who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability, connecting them with essential resources and services to support long-term stability and independence.

Under supervision, you’ll conduct outreach in the community, complete VI-SPDAT assessments, and guide youth through eligibility and enrollment.