2,762 Youth Services jobs in the United States

• Develop and execute community outreach plans to promote youth services.
• Organize and facilitate community events, workshops, and informational sessions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, schools, and local organizations.
• Represent the organization at community meetings, fairs, and public events.
• Identify and recruit volunteers to support outreach activities.
• Educate the community about available youth services and resources.
• Track outreach activities and report on program effectiveness and impact.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure seamless service delivery to referred youth and families.
• Assist with the development of outreach materials and communications.
• Advocate for the needs of youth within the community.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in community outreach, social services, or youth development.
• Demonstrated success in building community partnerships and engaging diverse populations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for youth empowerment and community service.
• Experience working with underserved youth populations is a plus.

• Coordinate the daily operations of youth development programs, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Develop and implement engaging program activities, workshops, and events.
• Recruit, train, and supervise program staff and volunteers.
• Manage program logistics, including scheduling, participant registration, and resource allocation.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with participants, families, and school personnel.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, collecting data and preparing reports on outcomes.
• Collaborate with community partners to enhance program offerings and reach.
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all participants.
• Manage program budget and expenditures, ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
• Communicate program updates and successes to stakeholders, including donors and board members.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in youth development, program coordination, or education.
• Proven ability to plan, implement, and manage programs effectively.
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience with volunteer management is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and program management software.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
• Commitment to the mission of youth empowerment.
• Background check and relevant certifications may be required.

• Developing and executing strategic plans for youth programs aligned with organizational goals.
• Managing program budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and financial accountability.
• Recruiting, training, and supervising program staff and volunteers.
• Building and maintaining strong partnerships with schools, community organizations, and government agencies.
• Designing and implementing program evaluation metrics to measure impact and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and funding requirements.
• Engaging with stakeholders, including youth participants, families, and community leaders.
• Facilitating workshops and training sessions for youth and staff.
• Securing grant funding and contributing to fundraising efforts.

Job Description

Case Manager, Youth Development Services

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Youth Development Program Manager, utilize a team approach to provide comprehensive case management, counseling and educational services to youth on probation and their families participating in the YDS program. Services include, but are not limited to, in-home support, parent training, crisis intervention, counseling, case management, conducting placement assessments, transporting participating youth, and community education and development. The Case Manager is expected to function as part of a multi-disciplinary team while making sound, independent decisions for the benefit of the clients and their families. The Case Manager works in a culturally sensitive manner and abides by the legal and ethical standards of the profession. Due to the nature of the workflow and client needs, the YDS Case Manager must be available to work schedules that include days, evenings, and weekends to best meet needs of the population served.

Specific Activities

Duties include but are not limited to:

· Serve as a positive role model following YDS guidelines for professional dress and behavior

· Conduct client intakes and comprehensive assessment interviews with youth and family/caregiver

· Assist in assessing clients and their families on an ongoing basis

· Develops and maintains helping relationships with parents or guardians emphasizing client accountability

· Provides intensive tracking services

· Provides client advocacy in the areas of health, education, vocation and family intervention

· Creates and leads recreational activities for individual as well as groups of clients

· Uses behavior modification techniques, including positive reinforcements and contracts with parental involvement

· Administers appropriate procedures when client safety is threatened

· Develops linkages to community resources

· Strengthens working relationships with significant resources for the client network (e.g. Probation Dept., court personnel, Dept. of Social Services, schools, police, clinics, work sites, etc.)

· Participates in on-call system to ensure client coverage

· Participates in a team approach, sharing responsibility for client services

· Transport clients in a safe and secure manner in matters related to service delivery (e.g. fieldtrips, outings, and workshops)

· Participates and assist in implementing program components

· Develop and implement strength-based individual and family case plans

· Provide family focused psycho-education utilizing evidenced based strategies and a trauma informed approach

· Provide crisis intervention and stabilization

· Case conference in coordination with other mental health professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and others

· Participates in weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings to develop appropriate interventions for youth and families, and serves as a consultant for the team in their various areas of expertise

· Provides in-home family support and case management (e.g. nutrition, budgeting, safety, home health and support systems), including developing family interventions

· Advocates, mentor and role-model skills for families such as discipline, communication and general life skills

· Conducts specific groups as necessary, e.g. parenting class, decision-making, substance abuse, anger management and life skills

· Creates and lead recreational activities for clients and families as necessary

· Provides educational counseling to encourage school attendance, teach families about Individual Educational Plan (IEP) process and provide referrals to tutoring

· Assist in career guidance, job skills and job placement for youth

· Provides assistance with community resources through advocacy, information and direct connections

· Receive referrals from and provide progress reports to Juvenile Court, Juvenile Probation and Law Enforcement entities as specified by the YDS Program

· Participates in component meetings and trainings

· Maintains necessary client records, statistics, and intensive tracking procedures and submit timely monthly reports including entering all data into the Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) database

· Participates in case supervision and program evaluation

· Participates in quality assurance review

· Participated in agency outreach events

· Provides administrative duties and meet all contract requirements

· Participates in contract related and continuing education trainings

· Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

B.A. or B.S. degree, in social work, psychology or related field, experience may be substituted. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Minimum 1-year experience in child, youth and family services field. Experience should preferably have been in a community based or neighborhood service organization. Experience in the areas of individual, group, and family counseling, outreach, community education and development, advocacy and case management. Ability to work with a diverse cultural population.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Establish and maintains effective working relationships while showing open mindedness and a collaborative spirit. Compatibility with agency purpose, goals, philosophy, and approach. Demonstrates enthusiasm and passion for their work. Utilizes a creative approach to problem solving. Interactions with others reflect a spirit of honesty, humbleness, and self-awareness. Accepts constructive criticism with a positive attitude and willingness to implement change. Ability to work well independently and demonstrate appropriate initiative. Must demonstrate knowledge of trauma Informed, client driven, and culturally competent care.

Other Requirements

Reliable transportation. Must have a California driver license and good driving record. Willing to use own, properly insured, reliable vehicle for the job (mileage reimbursed). Employment subject to clearances, including background finger printing checks, driving record, tuberculosis testing, and drug testing.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be exposed in an extremely stressful environment where there are considerable mental and emotional demands. Travel is required to client homes. Employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The employee will be required to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

North County Lifeline DBA Lifeline Community Services ("Lifeline") is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and discrimination is not tolerated. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their best selves to work. We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

In California, we extend these protections to include ancestry, medical condition, genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), familial status, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, and age (40 and above) among others, recognizing and valuing the diverse backgrounds and perspectives that all individuals bring to our team.

Lifeline is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) by providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and by ensuring that our employment practices do not discriminate against any individual.

We believe that diversity fuels innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Lifeline's success is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and the collective contributions of all our employees.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Lifeline expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on any of the protected characteristics mentioned above.

Lifeline's leadership is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion and ensuring that our employment environment is free from discrimination and harassment. All employees are encouraged to report any instances of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in violation of this policy to a supervisor, HR representative, or through our reporting email.

By embracing diversity and promoting equality, Lifeline not only complies with all relevant legislation but also creates a richer, more vibrant work environment for all our employees.

Accommodations and Accessibility Statement

Lifeline Community Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and other applicable laws, Lifeline will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the organization.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact ,org as soon as possible. Accommodations may include, but are not limited to, assistance with completing the application process, providing documents in an accessible format, or arranging for an accessible interview location.

Our goal is to ensure that all individuals have equal access to opportunities and are able to perform their job duties safely and effectively. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all employees can thrive.

As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our clients and maintaining the integrity of our workplace, North County Lifeline conducts comprehensive background and drug screening processes for all prospective employees. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Driving Record Check: Verification through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to ensure a good standing driving record.
• Employment Verification: Confirmation of your employment history to verify your experiences and qualifications.
• Reference Checks: Contacting provided references to gain insights into your work ethic, professionalism, and suitability for the role.
• Tuberculosis (TB) Screening: A TB test to ensure the health and safety of our clients and staff, in line with public health recommendations.
• Drug Screening: A 10-panel non-DOT drug test to screen for the presence of common illicit substances, ensuring a drug-free workplace.
• Criminal Background Checks: Comprehensive checks through the Department of Justice (DOJ), FBI, and Child Abuse Index to identify any history that may impact your suitability for employment, particularly in roles involving vulnerable populations.

These screenings are a vital part of our hiring process and must be successfully completed for employment eligibility. North County Lifeline is dedicated to fair and responsible hiring practices and ensures that all screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, respecting the privacy and rights of all candidates. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this process, aimed at creating a safe and productive work environment for everyone.

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Job Description

WELCOME TO YOUR CENTER!

Established as a community non-profit in 1972, The Center provides targeted programs and services to the full diversity of the San Diego LGBTQ community. The mission of The Center is to enhance and sustain the health and well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, nonbinary, immigrant, and HIV communities for the betterment of our entire San Diego region. Our vision is to create a Center and Center culture where every person feels and knows that they are welcomed, valued, and supported. As the beacon for our regional LGBTQ community, we actively recommit to being a more vibrant, bold, innovative, safe, and modern center each day than the day before. The Center is sex-positive and provides advocacy and critical health and social support services to support our community members through all stages of life, focusing on our deeply held values of equity, social justice, and client-centered, trauma-informed care. The Center currently has over 100 staff working at 11 facilities across San Diego County.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Youth and Family Services, the Youth Services Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, and oversight of a wide range of programming, activities, and support services for LGBTQ+ youth and their families. In collaboration with the Director of Youth Services, this position will manage staff, programming, and day-to-day operations at both the Hillcrest Youth Center (HYC) and the South Bay Youth Center (SBYC), ensuring that both centers provide safe, affirming, and resource-rich environments for youth. This role plays a critical part in supporting youth experiencing crisis, using trauma-informed principles to ensure compassionate, culturally responsive, and effective interventions that prioritize safety, dignity, and healing.

PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise youth services staff, volunteers, and additional personnel assigned to youth programming.
• Respond to crisis situations using trauma-informed de-escalation techniques, prioritize safety, and complete all required documentation promptly.
• Oversee daily operations at the youth centers (HYC and SBYC), ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment.
• Lead the recruitment, selection, onboarding, and professional development of youth services team members.
• Develop and implement strategic plans, quality assurance protocols, budgets, and timelines for new and existing youth and family programs.
• Monitor progress on contract goals, service benchmarks, and program objectives on a monthly basis to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders, including K–12 schools, colleges and universities, healthcare providers, social service agencies, community organizations, families, and youth.
• Conduct outreach to establish new collaborations that expand the center's reach and impact. Outreach takes place in a range of indoor and outdoor settings with various weather conditions.
• Facilitate workshops/training for youth and professionals on topics relevant to supporting youth.
• Represent the organization at community events, coalitions, and meetings, as assigned by leadership.
• Assists with receiving and transporting supplies or food deliveries, which may include lifting boxes weighing up to 50 pounds to and from vehicles or storage areas.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by supervisor & senior leadership.

Leadership:

• Supervise/mentor the assigned team members/staff.
• Provide guidance/direction in the development and execution of any workplans and projects.
• Provide guidance/direction for career planning, performance challenges, and evaluations.

Required Qualifications:

• Professional Skills:
• 2-4 years of management experience, including staff supervision.
• 1-2 years of crisis management experience, including conducting risk assessments and safety planning.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as needed, based on program or organizational needs.
• Prior experience working in the LGBTQ+ youth communities required, preferably in a non-profit setting.
• Knowledgeable about current issues/trends related to the LGBTQ+ community and others who are historically marginalized.
• Strong skills such as critical thinking, verbal communication, active listening, empathy, de-escalation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. Strong organization and management skills.

• Technical Skills:
  • Must be comfortable working in PC/Windows-based environments. Must have proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel. Experience with using electronic health records is preferred.

• Language Skills: English.

preferred QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Experience:
  • A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • A minimum of two years of experience working with LGBT youth, youth living with HIV, and un-housed youth.

• Language Skills: Bilingual in English/Spanish.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Compensation : The pay range for this position is $26.50-$28.50 and is commensurate with experience. This is a Full-Time, Regular, Non-exempt.
• Benefits : The CENTER offers a robust benefits package, inclusive of Competitive Pay Scales, 401(k) Retirement Plan (with company match), Full Medical, Dental, Vision, and Chiropractic Health Coverage, Out-of-Pocket Optional Coverage for Spouses, Domestic Partners, and Dependent Children, Group Term Life Insurance, Full-time and Part-Time Schedules, Generous Vacation, and Holiday Benefits, Professional Training & Development Experiences, Opportunities for Promotion & Advancement

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The San Diego LGBTQ Community Center is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionCare Coordinator- Children's ServicesPeople Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking a Care coordinator to provide Care Coordination for our Youth Services Programs. This is an Intermediate level position that is responsible for working directly with consumers to understand their needs and goals. Collaborates with staff across the agency to ensure consumers are connected with the services they need. Also responsible for collaborating with external agency partners to coordinate care.Schedule: Full-Time Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm OR 9:00am - 5:00pm. Hybrid work schedule available, with required days onsite.Location: New Hope Mental Health Clinic: 555 Boone Ave. North, New Hope, MN 55428Hiring Range: $23.76 - $5.35 Hourly depending on qualifications and work experience, Plus 1,000 hiring bonus for external candidatesPeople Incorporated Mental Health Services is the largest nonprofit mental health provider in Minnesota. For over 50 years, we have been a leading community partner, transforming the health of our communities through innovative solutions.Principal Accountabilities/Performance Standards:Assess consumer needs in the Preliminary Screening process, connect with services, and ensure continuity of care among internal providers and between internal and external providers.Facilitate internal and external collaboration necessary to develop person-centered or family-centered integrated treatment plans based on consumer needs and recommendations of team members.Interact with other team members to provide comprehensive and timely assistance in resolving issues that are barriers to the consumer receiving services, sharing information that enhances or improves access to services, and/or supports consumer engagement with services.Conduct interview and gathers information to inform completion of intake paperwork, assessments, functional assessments, treatment planning, plan-of-care reviews, and discharge plans, as needed or directed.Document and maintain accurate and timely case notes, family member(s) or identified supports approved by the consumer, and all activities tied to the consumer in the Electronic Health Record.Provide direct assistance to consumer in making appointment and obtaining supports necessary to keep the appointment.Provide various skill-building, teaching, and/or coaching, as it relates to the individual's goal and/or treatment plan.Ensure that a crisis plan has been created by the appropriate staff, is maintained and followed.For consumers who receive more than one CCBHC service, ensure that a care coordination agreement which outlines roles and responsibilities for supporting the consumer in accessing care/services specific to that consumer is completed.For consumers who are receiving at least one CCBHC service and one other service in any People Incorporated program, the coordinator will review documentation of services received, provide a written proposal to providers identifying goal/objective/intervention areas where treatment plan integration could occur, and facilitate communication between providers within a schedule that meets the 90-day revised treatment plan timeline.As allowed by data privacy rules, when the coordinator knows a consumer is seeking Hospital Emergency Dept. services, they will contact the ED social worker to provide their assessment of the situation, contact information for the coordinator and a current medication list. When possible, Coordinators will visit the individual in the hospital and will participate in hospital discharge planning meetings.Develop working relationships with internal and external referral resources.Monitor completion of Quality Measures and follow up as needed.Provide general knowledge and guidance on assisting clients in the multiple phases of applying for and receiving services and benefits, as directed.RequirementsRequired Qualifications:Master's degree in a behavioral science or related field;ORBachelor's degree in a behavioral science or related field and proof of a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields;ORHas completed 30 semester credits or 45 quarter credits in behavioral science or a related field and:Has proof of a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields; ORHas 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with Mental Illness, DD, ID or TBIIs fluent in the non-English language of the cultural group to which 50% of the practitioner's clients belong;ORHas a high school diploma and 4,000 hours (two years) of experience in the delivery of services to people with Mental illness; OR Traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities and completes training on mental illness, mental health de-escalation techniques, co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse, and psychotropic medications and side effect ORHas a high school diploma and 2,000 hours (one year) of experience in the delivery of services to people with: Mental illness, emotional disturbance, or substance use disorder, and receives clinical supervision from a mental health professional once a week until 4,000 hours of experience is met.Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in a behavioral science or related fieldBachelor's degree in a behavioral science or related field and proof of a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with mental illnessBenefits:Accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO, plus company-designated holidays and floating holidays403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer-matchMultiple health and dental insurance plan choices availableLifestyle Benefit - choice between company contribution to health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex timeEmployer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance & Life InsuranceFree access to People Incorporated's Training Institute, offering free CEUs and a wide array of learning and education opportunitiesEligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programsWe are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.People Incorporated is committed to improving the wellness of our clients, staff, and the communities that we serve by providing a tobacco-free environment.People Incorporated is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.People Incorporated values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.