Engagement Services Coordinator: Apprenticeships

Position Summary

New Horizons is seeking an exceptional Engagement Services Coordinator:
Apprenticeships ("Apprenticeship Coordinator") to coordinate our in-house Apprentice program, staff the daily operations of Day Program, and develop/facilitate consistent engagement programming to be conducted during Day Program.

Hours:

The schedule is Monday-Thursday, 11:00am - 9:00pm (4-day work week/10-hour day schedule).

We are looking for someone who is collaborative, reliable, safe, patient, and resourceful.

What you would do:
The Apprenticeship Coordinator will join our direct service team that is dedicated to the development and well-being of young people 25 and under who are experiencing homelessness, partnering with them to reach their full potential, and secure stable housing.

Primary Responsibilities

• Day Program Staffing
• Coordination of Apprenticeship Program
• General Employment Support
• Engagement Services Growth & Development

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Experience providing culturally responsive services and quality care to YYA in marginalized groups

• Non-judgmental and enthusiastic attitude about engaging with young people across the spectrum of religious and spiritual beliefs, race, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation and gender

• Strong track record applying the principles of Trauma Informed Care and Positive Youth Development

• Strong track record of applying Conflict De-escalation

• Understanding of Mental Health First Aid
• Proficient with computers and technology including using the Microsoft 365 suite (Word, Excel, SharePoint and Outlook)

• Ability to work into the evenings (as late as 10pm)

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience working with unhoused youth and young adults

• Experience providing employment support
• A bachelor's degree in social work, Psychology, Sociology or another closely related field

New Horizons is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply, especially people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people with lived experience.