Youth Services Coordinator - Foster Care & Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)

Youth Services Coordinator - Foster Care & Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)

Location: Indiana (Statewide travel required)

Organization: Professional Management Enterprises (PME) is a Minority-owned business dedicated to delivering innovative workforce solutions and community-based services. With a strong focus on equity and inclusion, PME partners with healthcare providers, government agencies, and community organizations to remove barriers and strengthen systems of care. Our mission is to empower individuals and families, creating pathways to healthier, more stable futures.

Position Summary

The Youth Services Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting children and youth in Indiana's foster care system. This individual will help young people and their caregivers navigate healthcare services, connect with community resources, and address socio-economic challenges that impact long-term stability and wellbeing. The coordinator will collaborate closely with Community Health Workers (CHWs) across the state to ensure youth and families have access to the right care, housing, food, education, and workforce development opportunities. This position requires regular statewide travel. Candidates must have access to a personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided).

Key Responsibilities

* Serve as a primary point of contact for foster youth and their caregivers to connect them with healthcare, social, and community-based services. * Support youth in navigating healthcare systems, including Medicaid and behavioral health services. * Conduct SDoH assessments to identify barriers such as housing, food security, transportation, and financial strain. * Develop and maintain resource networks with community partners, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations. * Work with CHWs statewide to coordinate services and ensure continuity of care for youth. * Provide care coordination and follow-up support to ensure that referrals result in successful connections. * Advocate for youth and families, helping them understand and access their rights and available benefits. * Collect and track program data, documenting outcomes to support program improvement and reporting requirements.

* Promote a safe, supportive, and culturally competent environment for youth and families.

Qualifications Required:

* Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Health, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience working with youth, foster care systems, or vulnerable populations. * Knowledge of community resources and SDoH-related services (housing, food, employment, healthcare). * Strong interpersonal, communication, and advocacy skills. * Ability to travel statewide; must have a valid Indiana driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and auto insurance. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and case management/documentation systems. * Ability to pass a drug test and background check. * FLU and COVID Immunization.

Preferred: * Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months). * Experience in care coordination, case management, or health navigation. * Knowledge of Medicaid, foster care systems, and Indiana community resources. * Bilingual or multilingual skills.

Work Environment & Expectations

* Hybrid role: Combination of in-person community work, travel, and remote administrative tasks. * Travel across Indiana required; mileage reimbursed at the federal rate. * Flexible schedule required to accommodate youth and family needs.

Compensation & Benefits

* Competitive salary, commensurate with experience ($27 - $30 Hr). * Mileage reimbursement for required travel. * Health, dental, and vision insurance. * Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave.

* Professional development and training opportunities.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

PME is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience in foster care, diverse cultural backgrounds, and those who are bilingual.

PME is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.