Youth Transition Specialist, Residential Life & Skills

UNITED METHODIST CHILDRENS HOME OF NORTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITED METHODIST CHILDRENS HOME OF NORTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE in Tucker, GA seeks a dedicated professional to supervise and support youth, develop individualized plans, and teach essential life and job-readiness skills. The role involves coordinating with Life Coaches, ensuring safety, documenting progress, and facilitating access to medical, dental, mental health, and educational services.

Flexibility for varied shifts and travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in human services, social work, nonprofit management or behavioral health preferred.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred.
• Minimum two years of work experience in Georgia-regulated child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor youth progress based on individualized plans and safety protocols.
• Orient new clients and communicate program expectations clearly.
• Collaborate with Life Coaches and staff to implement individualized youth plans.
• Teach and reinforce life skills including budgeting, grocery shopping, and daily living tasks.
• Provide job readiness support: resume writing, interview prep, and job search strategies.
• Document at least four independent living skills activities weekly per youth.
• Ensure access to emergency contact information and medical/educational services.
• Maintain secure access to youth residences and incident reporting per guidelines.
• Participate in service meetings and maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Attend required training and travel as needed; operate agency vehicle per policy.

Skills

Therapeutic relationships

Need assessment

Service planning

Confidentiality

Data entry

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor of Science in human services

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

UNITED METHODIST CHILDRENS HOME OF NORTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE in Tucker, GA seeks a dedicated professional to supervise and support youth, develop individualized plans, and teach essential life and job-readiness skills. The role involves coordinating with Life Coaches, ensuring safety, documenting progress, and facilitating access to medical, dental, mental health, and educational services.

Flexibility for varied shifts and travel is required.