YOUTH DIVERSION & COMMUNITY SERVICE COORDINATOR

YOUTH DIVERSIONCOMMUNITY SERVICE COORDINATOR

LearningWorks Service Works – CumberlandYork Counties

Full-time | 32–40 hours/week | $22.00–$24.00/hour benefits

About LearningWorks

LearningWorks is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering youth and families through education, workforce development, and community service. Our mission is to equip Maine learners with the confidence and skills to realize their full potential.

Through relationship-centered programming, LearningWorks helps young people create pathways for long-term success.

About Service Works

Service Works is a restorative youth diversion program that supports young people in completing community service obligations while building accountability, life skills, confidence and stronger connections to their communities.

Projects may include nonprofit support, park and community cleanups, gardening, beautification, light repair, maintenance and other hands-on service work.

The Position

LearningWorks is seeking a Youth DiversionCommunity Service Coordinator to work directly with youth completing community service and restorative diversion plans throughout Cumberland and York Counties.

This is a highly hands-on position. The Coordinator spends significant time working alongside young people in community settings, helping them successfully complete service projects while developing workplace skills, accountability, communication and confidence.

This job may be a strong fit for someone with experience in:

• Youth development
• Criminal justice
• Juvenile justice
• Corrections
• Probation or community supervision
• Social services
• Case management
• Human services
• Education
• Community programs
• Coaching or mentoring
• Restorative practices

You do not need a traditional criminal justice career background to be successful in this role.

What You'll Do

• Supervise and mentor youth participating in community service and diversion programs.
• Build positive, consistent relationships with young people, including youth who may initially be hesitant or difficult to engage.
• Coordinate meaningful community service projects.
• Work directly alongside youth during projects and provide coaching, encouragement and accountability.
• Help young people develop workplace habits including punctuality, communication, teamwork, problem-solving and follow-through.
• Coordinate service schedules, assignments and documentation.
• Maintain accurate participant records and case documentation.
• Communicate with schools, law enforcement, courts, nonprofits, municipalities and other community partners.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations that can provide meaningful service opportunities.
• Transport youth to and from approved service activities in a LearningWorks vehicle.
• Participate in physically active projects, including lifting, moving materials, cleaning, landscaping and light maintenance.
• Assist with program development and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

Successful candidates are relationship-oriented, dependable and comfortable working with young people in real-world community settings.

You should be able to:

• Build trust and maintain appropriate boundaries with youth.
• Stay calm and constructive during challenging interactions.
• Balance accountability with empathy.
• Communicate professionally with schools, families and community partners.
• Work independently while managing multiple schedules and responsibilities.
• Be comfortable spending substantial time outside of an office.
• Participate in hands-on community service projects.
• Use technology for documentation, scheduling and communication.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in criminal justice, human services, education or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience working with youth in education, community programs, juvenile justice, corrections, social services or a related setting.
• Valid Maine driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to frequently transport youth in a company-owned passenger van.
• Ability to lift approximately 35–50 pounds and participate in physically active community service projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with restorative justice or restorative practices.
• Experience coordinating volunteers or community projects.
• Experience working with schools, law enforcement, nonprofits or municipal agencies.
• Landscaping, property maintenance, construction, repair or tool experience.
• Experience documenting services or managing case information.

ScheduleCompensation

• Full-time, 32–40 hours per week.
• Primarily community-based and in person.
• Regular afternoon and afterschool availability required.
• Some administrative work may be completed remotely.
• $22.00–$24.00 per hour.
• Benefits eligible.

Benefits

LearningWorks offers an employee-focused benefits package that includes:

• Unlimited PTO after 90 days.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 3% after one year.
• Immediate eligibility to contribute to retirement savings.
• Medical and dental insurance with very low employee premiums.
• Employer-funded HRA.
• FSA and Dependent Care FSA.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability.
• Paid state holidays.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Retirement planning resources and support.

Why This Job Matters

This role gives you the opportunity to work directly with young people at an important point in their lives.

You will help youth complete meaningful work, learn to follow through on commitments, build confidence and develop skills they can carry into school, employment and adulthood.

If you are someone who enjoys working with young people, solving problems, building relationships and doing practical work in the community, this may be a strong fit even if your professional background is outside of traditional criminal justice.

Apply through LearningWorks' online application system.