Youth and Family Coordinator

Youth and Family Coordinator at Maine Immigrant & Refugee Services(MEIRS) Youth and Family Coordinator at Maine Immigrant & Refugee Services(MEIRS) in Lewiston, Maine Posted in 10 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Title:

Youth and Family CoordinatorDepartment:

Youth and Family ServicesReports To:

Youth Programs SupervisorEmployment Type:

Full-time (Evenings and weekends may be required)(40 hours per week)

Location:

MEIRS Lewiston/Auburn, MaineRate:

$20 per hourPosition SummaryThe Youth and Family Coordinator plays a key role in designing, facilitating, and coordinating programming that supports the growth, wellness, and success of immigrant and refugee youth and their families. This position fosters intergenerational connection, strengthens access to culturally responsive resources, and enhances community voice. In addition to leading youth and family engagement activities, the coordinator works in close collaboration with the MEIRS medical team to support Refugee Health Promotion (RHP) program activities and submit monthly reports.

The coordinator also participates in school and justice-related meetings (e.g., school intervention teams, juvenile community corrections officer (JCCO) meetings), and helps connect youth and families with mentors, academic supports, and community-based services. Use of Salesforce, ClientTrack, or other tracking software is required to document services and outcomes.

Key ResponsibilitiesYouth Engagement and ProgrammingDesign and lead youth programs focused on leadership development, emotional regulation, cultural identity, civic engagement, and academic achievement.

Coordinate after-school and weekend activities, workshops, and field trips in collaboration with community partners and MEIRS staff.

Serve as a trusted mentor and adult ally to youth participants, ensuring a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to youth support.

Family Engagement & SupportPlan and deliver culturally relevant workshops for caregivers on parenting in a new culture, navigating U.S. systems, youth development, and mental health awareness.

Offer individualized family support, including housing referrals, resource navigation, and crisis intervention.

Support positive communication between parents and youth, encouraging mutual understanding and shared goals.

School, JCCO, and Mentor SupportAttend and participate in school-based meetings (e.g., IEPs, behavior intervention plans, truancy or attendance review boards).Collaborate with Juvenile Community Corrections Officers (JCCOs) to support youth involved in or at risk of involvement with the juvenile justice system.

Assist in connecting youth and families to appropriate mentors, academic tutors, and community advocates to build support networks and improve outcomes.

Refugee Health Promotion (RHP) CoordinationWork with the MEIRS medical team to coordinate health promotion activities including health education, wellness workshops, and preventive care access.

Help families navigate medical appointments, insurance, and follow-up care.

Support the preparation and submission of monthly RHP activity reports in collaboration with program supervisor and medical teamData Entry, Tracking & ReportingUtilize Salesforce, ClientTrack, or similar case management software to maintain up-to-date documentation of services, attendance, referrals, and client outcomes.

Ensure all records are entered in a timely and accurate manner to meet agency and funder requirements.

Contribute to program evaluation, success story collection, and grant reporting as needed.

Preferred QualificationsHigh school diploma required, Associate/Bachelors degree in Social Work, Education, Public Health, or related field; Masters degree preferred.

Experience working with immigrant/refugee youth and families.

Familiarity with trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices.

Demonstrated experience in school systems, health navigation, or juvenile justice advocacy is a plus.

Bilingual or multilingual skills strongly preferred (e.g., Somali, French, Arabic, Swahili etc).Familiarity in Salesforce, ClientTrack, or other case management/data tracking software. recblid x6chkt3r8g17lsjrm4axy2ft20wy0y