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Youth Empowerment Specialist (Full Time)
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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.
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Community Care Alliance
Occupation:
Social and Human Service Assistants
Location:
Woonsocket, RI
•02895
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Posted:
06/06/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
FileImport
•Community Care Alliance
Web Site:
www.irecruit-us.com
Expires:
10/24/2026
Job #: 17806757226a22f48aef9145984
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite
Full Time Schedule
Full Time
Job Description
Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Youth Empowerment Specialist (Full-Time) The Harbour Youth Center
EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED
Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work constructively and effectively with diverse staff and youth. Openness to ongoing training, supervision, and professional growth and development. Ability to work independently and in a team environment Understanding of database systems and reporting practices Ability to work in a fast-paced setting and must enjoy working with youth in an urban environment
Job Duties:
Provide services to youth in a drop-in center environment Engage with youth to ascertain what they want to see in the programming at the center Find outside resources, volunteers, etc., to provide free or very affordable programming to youth Create and facilitate engaging and educational programming for and with youth Provide informal mentoring services to youth while in the space Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with the community and local employers to promote CCA's Youth Empowerment Programs. Assist in the recruitment of youth/young adults into the youth center system Keep confidential files and case notes on time.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Standard office environment Requires on-site meetings Reliable transportation required To apply for this opening please visit our website www.communitycareri.org and select "Careers" and then "Current Openings" to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume. About Us Community 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. Military-friendly employer! 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, gender identity, age, national origin, or disability.