Youth Engagement Specialist
Company: Community Care ME
Location: Bangor
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Shaw House, a Community Care
program that provides social services to homeless and at-risk
youth, has full-time or part-time positions available for evenings,
days, and/or weekends. Primary Duties: Provide relationship-based
interventions to youth by continuously monitoring youth in and
around the assigned program, identifying experiential learning
opportunities for youth, and using the provided crisis and
de-escalation techniques. Maintain a functional environment by
completing all assigned documentation, administrative duties, and
cleaning tasks. Participate in ongoing professional development
activities, including supervision and training. Youth Engagement
Specialists are most successful when they are approachable,
self-aware, accepting, fun, adaptable, engaging, and committed to
unconditionally supporting self-determination for all. About: The
Shaw House Mission is to engage youth who are homeless, or at-risk
of becoming homeless, in achieving stability and a viable plan for
the future by providing a safe, stable environment, access to
essential services, supportive adult connections, and to advocate
for changes that address the needs of homeless youth. Minimum of a
High School Diploma or GED and experience in a related field or
matriculation in a related field of study is required. Community
Care is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled
status, or genetic information.
Keywords: Community Care ME, Portland , Youth Engagement Specialist, Social Services , Bangor, Maine
