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The Youth Support Specialist provides youth-guided, strengths-based, and recovery-oriented support to children, youth, transition-age youth, and families receiving Behavioral Health Home Services. The position promotes youth voice, self-advocacy, wellness, natural supports, engagement in services, and connection to community-based resources.
The Youth Support Specialist works as part of a multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Home team and collaborates with care coordinators, clinical staff, nurse care managers, psychiatric consultants, family members, caregivers, schools, medical providers, community partners, and other natural supports as appropriate and authorized.
DUTIES:
- Engages youth and families through direct contact, outreach, education, support, and participation in team-based planning.
- Directly encourages and supports youth voice, self-advocacy, choice, and participation in service planning and decision-making.
- Builds supportive, respectful, and developmentally appropriate relationships with youth through one-on-one meetings, telephone contact, telehealth when appropriate, home/community visits, and group-based activities.
- Supports youth in identifying personal goals related to wellness, recovery, education, family relationships, community connection, health, independence, and transition planning.
- Assists youth and families in connecting to natural supports, peer supports, wellness and recovery resources, community activities, medical care, behavioral health services, educational supports, and other resources of their choice.
- Works collaboratively with the Behavioral Health Home team to support whole-person care, including coordination of behavioral health, physical health, social, educational, and community-based needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Per MaineCare Section92.03-1, C5, a Youth Support Specialist for Child BHH is:
An individual who is between eighteen (18) and thirty (30) years old who is receiving or has received services and supports related to the diagnosis of behavioral health condition, is in recovery from that condition, and who is willing to self-identify on this basis with members receiving services in this Section.
In addition, High school diploma or equivalent required; two-year degree or some college preferred. Must meet all certification, training, and continuing certification requirements applicable to the assigned Behavioral Health Home service model. Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance, as required by Spurwink policy.
Competitive Benefits Package:
- Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
- Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
- Scholarships to ME Community Colleges
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
- Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Flexibility of Schedules
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Opportunity for Same Day Pay
- Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)
Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Youth Support Specialist provides youth-guided, strengths-based, and recovery-oriented support to children, youth, transition-age youth, and families receiving Behavioral Health Home Services. The position promotes youth voice, self-advocacy, wellness, natural supports, engagement in services, and connection to community-based resources.
The Youth Support Specialist works as part of a multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Home team and collaborates with care coordinators, clinical staff, nurse care managers, psychiatric consultants, family members, caregivers, schools, medical providers, community partners, and other natural supports as appropriate and authorized.
DUTIES:
- Engages youth and families through direct contact, outreach, education, support, and participation in team-based planning.
- Directly encourages and supports youth voice, self-advocacy, choice, and participation in service planning and decision-making.
- Builds supportive, respectful, and developmentally appropriate relationships with youth through one-on-one meetings, telephone contact, telehealth when appropriate, home/community visits, and group-based activities.
- Supports youth in identifying personal goals related to wellness, recovery, education, family relationships, community connection, health, independence, and transition planning.
- Assists youth and families in connecting to natural supports, peer supports, wellness and recovery resources, community activities, medical care, behavioral health services, educational supports, and other resources of their choice.
- Works collaboratively with the Behavioral Health Home team to support whole-person care, including coordination of behavioral health, physical health, social, educational, and community-based needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Per MaineCare Section92.03-1, C5, a Youth Support Specialist for Child BHH is:
An individual who is between eighteen (18) and thirty (30) years old who is receiving or has received services and supports related to the diagnosis of behavioral health condition, is in recovery from that condition, and who is willing to self-identify on this basis with members receiving services in this Section.
In addition, High school diploma or equivalent required; two-year degree or some college preferred. Must meet all certification, training, and continuing certification requirements applicable to the assigned Behavioral Health Home service model. Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance, as required by Spurwink policy.
Competitive Benefits Package:
- Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
- Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
- Scholarships to ME Community Colleges
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
- Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Flexibility of Schedules
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Opportunity for Same Day Pay
- Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)
Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The qualifications that appear most often in youth services manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology, or a related field
- Minimum two to five years of direct youth services or case management experience
- Experience supervising staff, volunteers, or program coordinators
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care and positive youth development frameworks
- Mandatory reporter certification or ability to obtain it upon hire
- Proficiency with case management software and program data tracking systems
Tips for Your Youth Services Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to program outcomes
Youth services manager hiring managers want to see what your programs achieved, not just what you ran. Quantify participant retention, grant funding secured, or community reach numbers from your past roles to show concrete impact on the populations you served.
Highlight mandatory reporter certification clearly
Many youth services postings require mandatory reporter training or expect you to complete it immediately upon hire. List your certification, issuing state, and renewal date prominently so screeners don't have to guess whether you're compliant with child protection requirements.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists youth services manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by funding source type
Roles funded by Title I, Title IV-E, or federal block grants often have different compliance expectations than privately funded positions. Identifying the funding structure in a posting helps you pitch the grant reporting, documentation, and compliance experience that matters most to that specific employer.
Prepare a scenario answer for crisis response
Interviewers for youth services roles almost always ask how you've handled a youth in crisis, a mandated report, or a program failure. Script a specific example in advance using the situation, your decision, and the outcome, since vague answers hurt candidacy here more than in other management fields.
Negotiate for professional development in your offer
Youth services manager salaries at nonprofits and government agencies are often constrained by grant budgets, but training funds, conference attendance, and licensure reimbursement are frequently negotiable. Ask about these during the offer conversation rather than after you accept.
Youth Services Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most youth services managers?
The companies hiring the most youth services managers right now include Community Health Resources, Spurwink Services, and The League For People with Disabilities, with the largest share of openings in New York, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofit organizations, county social services departments, and school districts consistently represent the largest share of open roles in this field.
How many youth services manager jobs are remote?
About 25% of youth services manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on community nature of most roles in this field. Program coordination, grant writing, and administrative oversight functions are the most likely to be offered with remote or hybrid flexibility, while direct service and site management positions almost always require in-person presence.
How do you become a youth services manager?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in social work, human services, education, or a related field, then build direct experience working with youth through case management, mentorship, or youth program roles. Pursue supervisory responsibilities as early as possible, complete mandatory reporter training, and develop familiarity with trauma-informed care practices. Many employers prefer candidates who also hold a master's degree in social work or public administration for manager-level roles.
Can you get hired as a youth services manager with little experience?
Entry points into youth services management typically require at least some direct youth-facing experience, but you don't need a full management history to be competitive. Volunteer coordination, AmeriCorps service, internship supervision, or leading a youth program in any capacity demonstrates the hands-on judgment employers want. Framing your experience around outcomes you drove and decisions you owned, rather than titles held, helps close the experience gap effectively.
What does the youth services manager interview process look like?
Most youth services manager interviews involve an initial phone or video screen with HR, followed by a panel interview that typically includes program staff, a supervisor, and sometimes a community stakeholder. Expect scenario-based questions about crisis response, ethical dilemmas involving youth, and how you would manage underperforming staff. Some employers also ask candidates to present a brief program plan or complete a written exercise before the final offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to youth services manager jobs?
You can find and apply to youth services manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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