What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transition Youth Specialist position at Southeast Healthcare?
Transition Youth Specialist
Our Transition Youth and Young Adult Services team at Southeast Healthcare Services is seeking a dedicated and qualified professional to provide community-based services to youth ages 14–18. This role is focused on supporting participants as they develop and strengthen independent living skills and employment readiness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of participants’ independent living skills, vocational strengths, and interests
- Develop individualized service plans aimed at achieving participants' goals in areas such as education, employment, and daily living
- Provide hands-on support and coaching to assist youth in obtaining and maintaining employment
- Facilitate access to resources and create learning opportunities that promote self-sufficiency
- Collaborate with service providers, families, and systems of care to ensure coordinated support
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Experience working with transition-age youth
- Strong understanding of independent living and vocational support services
- Ability to engage young people in a strengths-based and goal-oriented manner
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- A commitment to empowering young people toward greater independence
- Join our team and make a difference in the lives of youth preparing for adulthood.
Requirements
- Must be willing to transport youth in personal vehicle as needed.
- BA/AA degree required.
We are a healthcare facility and as such we require that our new employees are vaccinated for the FLU. Additionally, to promote a healthier workforce, we only hire non-smokers.
EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualifications:Requirements
- Must be willing to transport youth in personal vehicle as needed.
- BA/AA degree required.
We are a healthcare facility and as such we require that our new employees are vaccinated for the FLU. Additionally, to promote a healthier workforce, we only hire non-smokers.
EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.