TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR

## Description
**BENEFITS THAT BENEFIT YOU**

• FREE YMCA Family Gym Membership and Program Discounts
• FREE Medical HMO Plans Available, Long-term Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, Basic Life Insurance
• Affordable Medical PPO Option
• Education Assistance Program Up To $1,500 per year
• YMCA Retirement Fund
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Flexible Schedule

**What does an Transitional Age Youth Program Coordinator do?**

• Support Program Director with recruiting, onboarding, training, scheduling, and direct supervision of program staff, interns, and volunteers
• Utilize program assessments and screening tools in collaboration with youth to inform priorities of the individual service plan and make appropriate internal and external referrals for services
• Oversee data entry into the Santa Barbara County Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to track participant demographics, eligibility, and program engagement
• Utilize program databases to monitor and reflect program contacts, activities, and outcomes
• Ensure client records and documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and confidential
• Assist with completion of various monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reporting requirements
• Maintain working knowledge of local community resources and provide youth with referrals to other agencies for services when appropriate
• Attend meetings with community partners to establish collaborative relationships, coordinate services, and promote continuity of care
• Conduct community presentations to increase awareness and referrals to Youth and Family Services programs
• Support youth to enhance their education, vocation, relationships and communication, independent living skills, physical health, mental health, and more
• Assist with meeting basic needs of youth without judgment or personal opinion, building positive relationships to encourage continued progress on goals
• Effectively work in a team-based care model to ensure youth receive well rounded, consistent, and coordinated support
• Maintain a controlled and safe environment for youth to ensure their physical, emotional, and psychological safety, assisting with daily cleaning/sanitization and organization of workspace areas
• Supervise program participants
• Attend meetings as required to discuss program updates, report on cases, and identify service delivery needs
• Demonstrate effective professional boundaries, self-care measures, and seek support from direct supervisors when in need of assistance, additional trainings, or accommodations
• Comply with mandated reporting including timely verbal and written notice to Child Welfare Services and documentation in organization’s risk management software

ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED DUTIES BY PROGRAM AREA

Housing

• Serve as lead for the Transitional Living Program and housing programs
• Assist with housing navigation, search, and landlord recruitment efforts
• Maintain and upkeep residential facilities and intake centers

Outreach

• Identify priority areas and strategies for successful street-based outreach to engage at-risk 18-24 years of age adults and perform outreach with staff at designated times
• Operate Youth Coordinated Entry System checkpoints at various locations to quickly identify, assess, and connect youth in crisis to housing and services
• Perform street-based outreach, walking/traveling specified routes to locate and engage with at-risk

18-24 years of age to offer supportive services and immediate resources

**Our Commitment to Belonging**

At the Channel Islands YMCA, we are committed to building bridges within our communities. We aspire to create spaces, experiences, and a culture where all people belong and feel connected.

## Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2 years of related work experience
• Complete required certifications within 60 days of hire
• Complete all required Branch and Position specific trainings as required within two weeks of hire
• Ability to obtain a criminal record clearance
• Maintain a valid California driver’s license, active participation in the California DMV Pull Program, an acceptable driving record and approval status as determined by the Channel Islands YMCA and/or its insurance carrier
• Health Screening Report and negative TB test required prior to first day of employment