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Kennebec Valley Community Action Program

Youth Specialist

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Waterville, ME (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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What they do

A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.

$62,804 / year median in Maine

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Description:

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP), which seeks to strengthen individuals, families and communities through direct services and community collaborations that create solutions to poverty, is looking to hire an energetic and reliable part-time ( up to 20 hrs./wk .) Youth Specialist in our South End Teen Center. The person in this position will help plan and implement daily activities and field trips, help with data collection, and keep the SETC clean and maintained.

Requirements:

Two years of college courses with at least 12 credits in human services/youth related courses or 2-3 years' experience working with adolescents Ability to deal with challenging situations Strong written and oral communication skills Creative thinking and problem-solving skills Ability to pass State Bureau of Investigation, Department of Motor Vehicle, Department of Health and Human Services, Sex Offender Registry and Fraud background checks.