Do you enjoy working with youth and teens? United Services is seeking a Full-time Youth Services Specialist to work under the direction of the Program Manager and serve as the TOP Assistant Facilitator. Our Youth Services Specialist supports the TOP program and provides engaging, pro-social activities that promote social-emotional growth, while also serving as a Youth Services Bureau Case Manager supporting youth referred for truancy and school behavior concerns.
Location: 303 Putnam Road, Wauregan, CT
Why Join Our Team?
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth and adolescents.
- Help young people develop social-emotional skills, leadership abilities, and positive community connections.
- Work in a collaborative environment with schools, families, and community partners.
- Enjoy a dynamic role that combines direct service, group facilitation, case management, and community engagement.
What You Will Do: (Day-to-Day):
- TOP Assistant Facilitator: Assist with the facilitation of TOP as well as collaborating with the TOP Facilitator on planning of lessons and community service learning projects.
- Coordinate Groups/Clubs: Coordinates youth clubs and group activities by planning, organizing, and facilitating engaging experiences.
- Build Connections: Represents the organization at school open houses and community events to promote programs, build relationships, and connect youth and families with available services.
What You Bring (Must-Haves):
- An understanding of positive youth development principles and effective group facilitation techniques.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Salary Range: $19.00- $21.50 per hour (depending on experience)
Spanish/English fluency :$19.96-$22.59 per hour (depending on experience)
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree plus two years relevant experience.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills required
- Experience working with youth and adolescents in a group setting perfered
- An understanding of positive youth development principles and effective group facilitation techniques preferred
Work Location: Because our clients rely on face-to-face support to build trust, this position requires employees to be fully present in the office and the community.
*Position located in Wauregan and within Killingly Public Schools
Benefits Package:
- Generous comprehensive benefit package for medical, dental and vision coverage for the employee and their family
- Life, AD & D, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans – 100% employer paid
- Four weeks of paid vacation
- 12 paid holidays
- Paid Sick time
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
- Professional Development Funds
- 403B Thrift Plan (tax-deferred) with employer contribution and match after one year of employment
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mileage Reimbursement
- United Services is a designated employer for the National Health Services Corps loan repayment and scholarship programs
*Benefits will be pro-rated for eligible part-time positions
Important Employment Requirement:
All employees of United Services, Inc. are required to receive the influenza (flu) vaccine each year, unless a medical exemption has been submitted and approved by our Medical Director.
Please forward your resume to United Services, Inc., 1007 North Main Street, Dayville, CT 06241
United Services Inc. — Join Our Team!
Do you want to make a direct impact in the lives of children, families and adults with social and behavioral health needs? If you have the skills, the commitment and the passion, we have the opportunity.
United Services is an Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/D/V