Independent Living Coordinator - Pt

Independent Living Coordinator – Part Time Classification:
Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Homeless Outreach Manager Date:
August 2026

Each day at Volunteers of America, we strive to exemplify our foundational pillar of Servant Leadership and Cultural Values of Communication, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

At VOA we are committed to providing opportunities that help staff grow and enhance their skill sets. As part of this commitment, we invest in on-the-job training to prepare employees for their new positions and offer professional development opportunities, coaching, and career pathways to promote our culture of helping staff advance their careers throughout the organization.

JOB DESCRIPTION ________________________________________________________________________________________________________Summary/Objective The Independent Living Coordinator is responsible for case management services to youth and young adults who are experiencing out-of-home placement, such as foster care or residential living, homelessness, or are at-risk of homelessness in Sheridan and Johnson Counties. The Independent Living Coordinator will also assist with service coordination and case management services to individuals and/or families who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in Sheridan & Johnson County.

Essential Functions/Competencies Provide supportive services related to youth and young adults who have been in the foster care system, juvenile justice system, are homeless, or are at-risk of homelessness

Provide supportive services related to youth and young adults who have been in the foster care system, juvenile justice system, are homeless, or are at-risk of homelessness

Conduct intake paperwork for new participants to establish program eligibility

Provide case management with participants that include, but are not limited to, education, housing stability, budgeting, financial wellness, and employment

Conduct outreach and awareness through education and collaboration with other community service providers and human service agencies

Provide appropriate referrals for clients based on their case plan needs

Record and maintain case management data and document all services provided by the Independent Living Program Provide life skills classes and learning opportunities for youth in Sheridan and Johnson counties

Assist with Cheyenne Housing Inspections as needed

Assist with Homeless Outreach Intakes Assist with Homeless Outreach by responding to inquiries through phone calls and email.

Competencies Crisis management

Conflict resolution and problem-solving

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to work both independently and as a team member

Computer skills including Microsoft Office and basic data entry

Organizational skills

Continuous demonstration of behaviors aligned with a posture of servant leadership and our cultural values

Supervisory Responsibility This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stoop as necessary.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a part-time position. Days and work hours of work are determined by the supervisor and program…