Youth Development Coordinator

Are you ready to support youth as they build independence and plan for their future?  

Spectrum Youth & Family Services is seeking a Youth Development Coordinator to join our Youth Development Program (YDP). In this role, you’ll manage a caseload of up to 25 youth, walking alongside them as they set goals, develop plans, and connect with the resources and relationships they need to thrive. You’ll help them access housing, education, jobs, healthcare, and life-long supportive connections—while also opening doors to leadership opportunities, financial supports, and community engagement that set them up for long-term success. 

Essential Functions 

• Maintain a case load, providing direct services and service coordination to 25 youth monthly
• Maintain appropriate and timely documentation in client files, complete monthly data reporting, maintain up-to-date client list, and provide other program information as requested
• Assist clients in developing an individualized comprehensive treatment plan
• Engage in outreach to youth, families, and other service providers to coordinate services 
• Provide case management including efforts to:
  • Assist youth in identifying their goals
  • Conduct formal assessment of the youth’s preparation for adulthood
  • Assist youth in developing a plan that uses their strengths to help them meet their goals
  • Assist youth in attaining sustainable employment
  • Assist youth in identifying their goals to complete secondary education and prepare, enroll, and complete post-secondary education
  • Assist youth in accessing and maintaining affordable housing
  • Assist youth in accessing health care
  • Assist youth in identifying and developing lifelong connections and support from caring adults
  • Support youth to access available Extended Care and Youth Investment Grant funds to assist them with housing costs, incidental living needs, and other transitional support as needed
  • Support opportunities for youth to participate in community service and leadership activities, including the state Youth Advisory Board  
• Attend monthly network meetings with statewide YDCs

• Access motivational interviewing and other evidence-based approaches to inform treatment 
• Actively support diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts by participating in ongoing training and professional development 

Knowledge and Skills Required 

• One year of experience working with adolescent and young adults
  • Commitment to the value of diversity with respect to gender, race, age, socio-economic level, sexual orientation, and religion
  • Knowledge of adolescent and young adult development
  • The ability to build trust and rapport with adolescents
    • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Skill in coordinating services with other agencies and professionals
• The ability to utilize supervision by asking for assistance, support and training, and accepting and utilizing feedback
  • Ability to manage time and set priorities to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines, including the ability to adapt to changing priorities
  • Ability to work independently and also as an effective team member

Work Environment 

This is a field position and frequent travel is required, including client transport.  Reliable transportation and comprehensive insurance is required.  May require sitting, standing, general use of stairs, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds.

The above duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed in this job.  They should not be construed as an exhaustive listing of all job duties and responsibilities.