Youth Development Coordinator

About the role

Easterseals Vermont is the leading agency in the state in working hand-in-hand with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) to find family-centered solutions that promote child welfare and create safety and well-being. Are you interested in doing meaningful, mission-driven work with families? Are you looking for an agency that ensures a good work-life balance and is family-friendly? Then come join our Easterseals Vermont team! We are seeking a Youth Development Coordinator to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Assist young adults ages 14-23 in developing and pursuing their goals as they transition into adulthood and out of the foster care system.
• Help and support young adults to obtain and succeed in secondary and post‑secondary education.
• Help and support young adults to find and maintain housing.
• Help and support young adults to develop employment skills.
• Help and support young adults to develop and maintain healthy relationships.
• Help and support young adults to secure a healthy and sustaining lifestyle according to their wishes and needs.
• Engage in community networking and partnering to enhance the success of young adults and the community.
• Work closely with the Department of Children and Families – Family Services Division while operating from separate, comfortable offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• 1‑2 years of experience in independent living services is beneficial but not required.
• Position includes significant local travel; a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
• Ability to manage finances and balance a checkbook.
• Good organizational skills and ability to engage young adults who have experienced trauma.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurance.
• PTO begins accruing on your first day.
• Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of your choice.
• Holiday pay for staff scheduled to work on holidays (per program guidelines).
• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%.
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment.
• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment.
• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation.

Pay

Starting compensation is $22 hourly, with additional compensation based on degree and certifications.

Schedule

Full‑time, Monday‑Friday, 40 hours per week.