TAY Specialist at MIKID Mentally Ill Kids In Distress

Yuma, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Guidance, Mentorship, Budgeting, Employment Readiness, Housing Navigation, Self-Advocacy, Assessment, Transition Planning, Group Workshop Facilitation, Collaboration, Documentation, Training Completion, Communication, Organizational Abilities, Microsoft Proficiency, Confidentiality

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Join the MIKID team and become a catalyst for change in the lives of children and families! MIKID, Arizona's largest family support nonprofit, is seeking dynamic individuals to join our mission of rebuilding communities one family at a time. At MIKID, you're not just getting a job – you're getting an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, enjoy flexibility, and experience fulfillment in your work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 14 paid holidays, including your birthday, a matching 401K retirement plan, and health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additionally, we provide an employee assistance program, generous paid time off, sick time, opportunities for advancement, on-the-job training, and an employee referral program. We are seeking a Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Specialist to support youth ages 13–26 in building the skills and confidence needed for independent living. Under the direction of the Direct Service Manager, you will provide one-on-one guidance and mentorship—particularly to youth involved in foster care, DDD (Developmental Disabilities Division), and Title 19 programs—while helping them develop essential life skills such as budgeting, employment readiness, housing navigation, and self-advocacy. You will conduct assessments, create individualized transition plans with measurable goals, facilitate group workshops, and collaborate with community partners and schools to ensure comprehensive support. Maintaining accurate documentation, completing required training, monitoring program effectiveness, and incorporating best practices into service delivery are key responsibilities. Requirements This role requires transporting youth to community or center-based services and working from various locations within the community, with travel up to 50% of the time. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, AZ Driver's License, Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, and have at least one year of experience in behavioral health or a related field. Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational abilities, proficiency with Microsoft products, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are required. Bilingual skills are preferred. The position demands flexibility and the ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, including extreme weather conditions. Physical requirements include prolonged sitting, frequent standing and walking, bending and stooping, lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasional stair climbing. If you are dedicated, organized, and ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young adults, we encourage you to apply and join a mission-driven team committed to empowering the next generation.

Responsibilities

The specialist will provide one-on-one guidance and mentorship to youth aged 13–26, focusing on independent living skills like budgeting, employment, and housing navigation. Key duties include conducting assessments, creating individualized transition plans, facilitating workshops, and maintaining accurate documentation.