Youth Transition Specialist: Pathways & Housing

SCO Family of Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services in New York is seeking a Youth Services Coordinator to support young adults in ACS-regulated programs. You will run monthly life-skills workshops, connect youths with community resources, and assist with housing applications as needed.

You will collaborate with caseworkers, document activities in Connections, and help youths access internships through SYEP. Travel to multiple locations is required; typical hours are 9am-5pm with flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience working with young adults.
• Experience with developmentally disabled youth is preferred.
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Run monthly workshops covering key life skill areas per ACS requirements.
• Ensure connections to community resources.
• Assist youths with housing applications (NYCHA, Emergency Housing Vouchers, etc.).
• Obtain all vital documents for all youths on caseload well before discharge.
• Provide supportive care for youths who leave placement before age 21 per ACS regulations.
• Document all contact in Connections within required timeframe.
• Complete PYA checklist using ACS web-based PAT tool.
• Attend team meetings and conferences as necessary.
• Obtain and place in paid and unpaid internships via SYEP annually.
• Collaborate with caseworkers and team to set goals and work toward achievement.
• Maintain monthly tracking grids and timely submission to Support Specialist and Program Director.
• Reconcile monthly expenses in a timely manner.
• Travel is required as youths are housed in several locations in Queens and Brooklyn.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Youth services

Motivational Interviewing

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

SCO Family of Services in New York is seeking a Youth Services Coordinator to support young adults in ACS-regulated programs. You will run monthly life-skills workshops, connect youths with community resources, and assist with housing applications as needed.

You will collaborate with caseworkers, document activities in Connections, and help youths access internships through SYEP. Travel to multiple locations is required; typical hours are 9am-5pm with flexibility.