If you want job flexibility and to make a difference in the community, join Acenda's Life Link Homes Team as an Adolescent Community Resource Specialist!

You'd be joining a team focused on healing our communities

Acenda is an integrated health care agency dedicated to industry-leading prevention, treatment and wellness services compassionately delivered to ensure that every individual, family and community achieves their greatest potential.

What you'll do

• Serve as initial contact for Life Link Homes and Steps Towards Independence Adolescent Supportive Housing Program applicants and referral sources
• Market adolescent Housing Programs and Present programs in the community.
• Process all program applications; assist applicants through housing process; act as the Team Lead in the interview process
• Monitor, update and maintain program wait list
• Cultivate relationships with local employers.
• Ability to lead engaging employment workshops
• Collaborate with Independent Living Coordinators in preparing young adults for meaningful employment
• Liaison with vocational and educational community partners to help youth develop career plans and obstacles to employment
• The Adolescent Community Resource Specialist will act as an agency leader in marketing the Adolescent Supportive Housing Programs, and will represent the agency in the community by attending and presenting at meetings
• Participate in innovative initiatives designed to engage communities in care and treatment
• Collaborate with Acenda team members and external supports to enhance independence
• Provide culturally competent service delivery

What we provide

• Onsite Position
• Flexibility with your work setting and hours
• Competitive salary and 401k with a match
• Career advancement opportunities including participation in an Acenda leadership development program
• Year-end performance bonuses
• Health, vision and dental coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• CEU's and free training programs
• An innovative culture which allows you to grow and learn with the agency

What you'll bring to the team

• Bachelor's degree in social service related field preferred.
• Knowledge and/or experience in trauma-informed care, mental health and substance abuse.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to motivate and engage your team as well as be an effective leader across the agency
• Demonstrates a passion for working with young adults, especially those with complicated needs and histories.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record.
• Professionalism and a commitment to excellence in care

Together we'll be:

• A passionate, innovative, care-focused team, working collaboratively and creatively to ensure the health and wellness of individuals and families in our communities

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