Independent Living Coordinator - Pt
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Social Work
Community Support Services, Youth Development, Human Services/ Social Work -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development, Human Services/ Social Work
Job Details
Job Location:
Administration Office - Sheridan, WY
Position Type:
Part-time Regular
Education Level: High School
Salary Range:
Undisclosed
Travel Percentage:
Up to 50%
Job Shift: Day
Independent Living Coordinator – Part Time
ClassificationNon-Exempt
Reports toHomeless Outreach Manager
DateAugust 2026
Company OverviewEach 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/ObjectiveThe 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.
EssentialFunctions/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.
- 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
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.
Physical DemandsThe 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.
PositionType/Expected Hours of Work
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