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Center for Human DevelopmentPosted 1 week ago

Youth Service Coordinator

$45,000–$47,000 year

On-siteSpringfield, Massachusetts, United States

Full TimeLarge

Job Summary

Conduct 90-60-30-day discharge meetings and support youth transitioning from residential placements back to the community by securing vital documents and opening bank accounts. Connect youth and families with community resources for housing, benefits, substance use support, tutoring, and mental health services while accompanying them for shopping and transporting them in program vehicles. Provide routine District Office coverage, conduct safety searches, monitor attendance, and track curfew or GPS requirements to ensure a secure environment. Enter client data into the JJEMS state database and manage tangible allowances. Work with DYS caseworkers and CHD staff to guide youth through reentry, focusing on positive youth development and strengths-based approaches.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related human services or criminal justice field
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience working with youth
  • Experience within a juvenile justice, behavioral health, or child welfare setting
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Clean driving record
  • Reliable personal vehicle for work-related tasks
  • Willingness to drive a program 15-passenger van
  • Strong crisis de-escalation skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficiency with computers
  • Database data entry skills

Desired Qualifications

  • Multicultural background
  • Multilingual abilities
  • Fluency in sign language

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