Youth Coordinator

Southeast Center for Independent Living

Job Description

Come join a great organization with high job satisfaction and awarding benefits!

Position: Youth Coordinator
Part-time, hybrid, and flexible work schedule                                                                         
Pay Rate: $20 per hour    

Southeast Center for Independent Living (SCIL) is a non-profit organization that services individuals with disabilities in the Greater Fall River and New Bedford areas. We provide skills training, advocacy, information and referrals, transition and prevention services, and peer counseling to individuals who wish to become more independent in their life.

Position Summary:

To work closely and effectively with students with disabilities (14-22), parents/guardians, employers, high schools, and community partners. To educate and train students with disabilities in areas focused on pre-employment services, including work readiness training, job exploration, self-advocacy, work-based learning experiences through internships, and post-secondary educational opportunities to increase their skills and independence into adulthood.

Qualifications: 

  • Must have knowledge and/or experience working with youth with disabilities including behavioral health, substance abuse, cognitive, hearing and vision, and physical disabilities.
  • Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Bi-lingual, Spanish speaking a plus 
  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, sociology, psychology, or related field. This requirement may be substituted for five years of experience in human services. 
  • Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
 
SCIL provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual preference, disability, or genetics. Minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations provided. 
 
For the full job description, go to the SCIL website at www.secil.org
 
Hybrid work schedule enacted after successful completion of probationary period.
 
Cover letter and resume required. Submission of resume without cover letter will not be viewed. 
 
Send cover letter and resume to Director of Youth Programs, Lucy Loureiro lloureiro@secil.org