Step into a role where your work directly changes the trajectory of young lives.
Penquis, a social services agency that has been supporting Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties for over 50 years, is looking for a full-time (40 hours per week; eligible for benefits) Project Coordinator. As the Project Coordinator you will have the opportunity to work directly with youth who are struggling with housing insecurity or at imminent risk of being without a home. Additionally, you will assist in community outreach to raise program awareness, collaborate with a network of providers across the state to engage in the Continuum of Care system and support the ongoing involvement of community-based host homes in the 5 identified school districts- Dexter, Guilford, Greenville, Milo and Dover-Foxcroft. This is an opportunity to collaborate, innovate, and help shape a program that meets real needs in a meaningful way. If you’re passionate about community impact and want to be part of something purposeful, this role offers both challenging and rewarding.
Location: Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
This role is primarily based within the schools we support, with a focus on building strong relationships with enrolled youth and approved host families. It is a community-centered position, with some duties performed remotely.
Project Coordinator Responsibilities:
- You are responsible for outreach within the community to raise program awareness; Host Home recruitment, training, and support; and direct services to program participants.
- Support youth and young adults 12-24 years of age by finding appropriate support and placements at the developed Host Homes, accessing needed resources and supporting identified goals while gaining stability.
- Coordinate and provide direct implementation of YHDP (Youth Homeless Demonstration Project), including recruit Host Home placements.
- Provide necessary training opportunities for Host Home members.
- Identify youth in need of support and recruit youth participants.
- Network with schools, other youth serving providers, community groups, and public services to build awareness of programs.
- Participate in training and meetings, as assigned, which may include including statewide Continuum of Care meetings and YHDP grantee meetings.
Project Coordinator Requirements:
- Associate’s degree and 2-3 years’ experience volunteering and/or working with and for young people, specifically in the areas of self-advocacy, youth development, youth leadership or direct social services.
- 1-2 years of documented experience working with children and families.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills.
- Upon hire and periodically thereafter, must comply with Penquis background check requirements with satisfactory results as outlined in current contract provisions.
Excellent Benefits Package: (benefit eligible)
- 14 Paid Holidays (Including your Birthday!)
- Paid Time off +3 Days upon hire
- Paid training for all required certifications
- Dental/Health/Vision
- Retirement Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Incentives
- Employee Assistance Program
The rate of pay for this position starts at $20.85 per hour, and additional compensation may be given consideration with relevant experience.
Penquis offers an excellent benefits package, competitive wages, and opportunities for educational advancement, certification, and coursework. Join our team by applying online at www.penquis.org or contact us at 973-3500 (TDD: 973-3520) or by email at employment@penquis.org to request an application and job description.
In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a smoke-free workplace.
