Youth Service Coordinator

PPL Project for Pride in Living; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

PTO & Paid Holidays

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer M

Job summary

Project for Pride in Living (PPL) is seeking a Youth Services Coordinator to empower youth and families through case management, crisis support, and engaging after-school programming. This role supports up to 75 youth, helping families navigate resources to achieve educational, career, and personal goals.

Responsibilities include mentorship, literacy and social-emotional learning programs, coordinating family enrichment activities, and building partnerships with diverse families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate in health/human services field or 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with case management or direct youth services.
• Experience working with youth affected by mental illness, chemical dependency, or homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents to support well-being plan sessions for families with children birth-18.
• Provide follow-up support to address concerns and navigate resources.
• Plan and facilitate after-school programming for up to 15 youth (K-5).
• Facilitate groups for youth in grades 6–12.
• Coordinate on-site activities and field trips.
• Partner with community resources for guest experts on various topics.
• Maintain accurate documentation (case notes, incident reports, program evaluations, attendance).

Skills

Case management

Direct youth services

Youth development

Education

Bachelor's/Associate in health or human services

Job description

About PPL

Project for Pride in Living (PPL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families to become self-reliant through integrated services in housing, employment, and education. We believe in the power of community and the potential of every person. When joining PPL, you become a part of a diverse team whose goal is to assist our residents and communities with the groundwork they need not only to survive but also to thrive.

Job Summary

The Youth Services Coordinator empowers youth and families through case management, crisis support, and engaging after-school programming. This role supports up to 75 youth, helping families navigate resources and achieve educational, career, and personal goals. Responsibilities include facilitating mentorship, literacy, and social-emotional learning programs, coordinating family enrichment activities, and building strong partnerships with diverse families. Intercultural competency, youth development expertise, and knowledge of community resources are key to success.

What You’ll Do

• Engage with residents to facilitate annual well-being plan sessions with parents and their children birth-18
• Follow up with individuals to provide support in addressing areas of concern, accessing resources, educational advocacy, navigating systems, and accomplishing goals
• Plan and facilitate all aspects of after-school programming for up to 15 youth in K-5th grade
• Plan and facilitate ongoing groups and workshops for children/youth in 6th-12th grades
• Coordinate on-site activities and off-site field trips
• Partner with community resources to bring in guest experts on topics such as employment, education, relationships, sexual health, etc.
• Keep accurate and up to date documentation including but not limited to: case notes, incident reports, program evaluations, attendance, etc.

What You Bring

Education and/or Experience:

• A course of study in a health or human services-related field leading to a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Associate degree; or
• 1-3 years of experience with the target population served

Minimum Requirements

• Experience with case management or providing direct services to youth
• Experience working with children or youth affected by mental illness, chemical dependency, and/or homelessness

Salary/Hours: Full Time/ Non-Exempt/ Monday-Friday 830AM-430PM:$22-$24/hour

Why You’ll Love Working at PPL

Benefits

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• HSA or FSA Options
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Summer Half-Day Fridays (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
• Meaningful work that impacts lives

Project for Pride in Living, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.