Youth Development Specialist (Full Time)

Youth Development Specialist (Full Time)

Location: Woonsocket, RI

Position Summary:

This position is based in a drop-in center for youth ages 12-25 from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is passionate about working with youth and young adults facing significant challenges. This individual works closely with their direct supervisor, staff, and clients to support participant success, skill development, and pathways to self-sufficiency.

The Youth Development Specialist is responsible for engaging youth in workforce development, education, digital literacy, and life skills programming. This role facilitates structured, skill-based learning, including Northstar Digital Literacy classes and life skills workshops focused on areas such as communication, financial literacy, career exploration, independent living, and future planning. The Specialist works as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet youth where they are, remove barriers, and promote dignity, respect, and long-term success.

Responsibilities

1) Youth Development & Program Facilitation

• Engage and support youth and young adults through educational, workforce development, and life skills programming.

• Facilitate Northstar Digital Literacy classes and other educational activities designed to strengthen participants' digital skills.

• Facilitate life skills workshops, including topics related to financial literacy, communication, independent living, career exploration, and future planning.

• Create a supportive, inclusive, and youth-centered learning environment that promotes dignity and respect.

• Support youth with goal setting, critical thinking, skill development, and preparation for education, employment, and independent living.

2) Employment & Community Engagement

• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, community partners, and other resources that support youth employment, education, and career exploration.

• Assist youth with job searches, applications, resumes, interview preparation, and workplace readiness as appropriate.

• Connect youth to educational, employment, and community resources that support their goals and reduce barriers.

3) Case Management & Program Support

• Provide participant support as needed, including intake, assessment, goal planning, follow-up, and ongoing engagement.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to participant progress and program activities in required data systems.

• Support daily drop-in center operations and actively engage youth in a responsive, organized, and trauma-informed manner.

• Collaborate with case managers, clinical supports, and other team members to provide coordinated services and support participant success.

Education and Experience

Minimum of Associate’s degree with relevant work experience. Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, or a related field preferred. Must have demonstrated experience working with youth and/or young adults, facilitating educational or life skills programming, and supporting youth development. Experience with workforce development, digital literacy, community outreach, or workshop facilitation preferred.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

Community Care Alliance offers competitive salaries based on experience, skills, and performance, a comprehensive benefits package, and a great quality of work/life.

• Generous vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, as well as voluntary vision and AFLAC supplemental coverage.
• 403b with matching after 6 months of employment.
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Dependent Care (DCA) accounts.
• Agency-paid group life insurance; long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure/certification bonuses.
• Employee referral program, as well as bilingual skills premium.
• On-site or nearby parking available at most buildings; mileage reimbursement for client and business-related use of your personal vehicle.

About UsCommunity Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social and emotional challenges.

Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability. 

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