Full-Time Brattleboro Youth Homelessness Resource Coordinator and Case Manager
Job Description
Position Title: Brattleboro Youth Homelessness Resource Coordinator and Case Manager
Who is Youth Services?
Youth Services has been a highly-respected part of the Windham County of Vermont community since 1972. Our mission: working together to build resilience and be a catalyst for change. Youth Services is a supportive, creative, dynamic workplace.
How will I make a difference?
The Brattleboro Youth Housing Coordinator and Case Manager will make a difference in our community by…
• Managing the Transitional Living Program Youth Shelter by:
o Implementing life skills and recreational activity opportunities that focus are person-centered and youth-driven
o Facilitating weekly house meetings that prioritize non-violent communication and restorative practices when conflicts arise
• Managing the department’s local Brattleboro HUD Homeless Youth projects which provides housing vouchers through a combination of HUD Transitional Housing to Rapid-Rehousing and Rapid-Rehousing vouchers
• Being the expert on all things related to housing resources and services for youth experiencing homelessness in our community
• Maintaining a caseload of 4-5 clients ages 16-23 and provide services that connect youth to resources, unpaid supports and opportunities to increase their resilience.
• Being a vital, enthusiastic and supportive member of the Youth Development Programs team
• Noticing and working to change unjust systems in our community and state
Can I see myself here?
We have found that our staff at Youth Services succeed when they:
• Emphasize connection and relationship in their work and are able to build meaningful relationships that are rooted in empathy and mutual accountability
• Value feedback
• Think systemically
• Are passionate about justice and believe that everyone deserves to have their needs met
• Value collaboration that comes from working on a team
• Are tenacious problem-solvers
• Have a sense of humor and find creative ways to implement ideas
• Value a strength-based treatment approach and deeply believe in harm reduction
• Can change priorities quickly
• Are looking for more than just a job
Additional Information
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance.
Community Based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage
How can I be considered for the position?
You can be considered for this position if you meet the following qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field or an equivalent amount of education, training, work-experience and lived experience
• Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position
• Knowledge of adolescent development
• Have an very solid, bordering on expert- level of understanding of google suites
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to
hu************@yo**************.org
November 18th. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
Compensation: $16.50 per hour with annual cost of living increase and comprehensive benefits
Youth Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
How to Apply
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