Facilitator-Youth Centered Planning Meetings (YCPM)

Description

As a Facilitator, you may coordinate and lead Youth-Centered Planning Meetings (YCPM) in alignment with Juvenile Courts statewide standards. You’ll prepare participants, guide productive discussions, and follow through with documentation to support family-driven, goal-oriented planning.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitation & Case Responsibilities

• Learn and follow all statewide contractual standards.

• Prepare for meetings by:

-Collaborating with key stakeholders (Juvenile Courts team members, youth, families, and other  community partner professionals).

-Meeting with families and youth to explain processes, encourage participation, and identify supports.

Scheduling meetings at times and locations that work best for families and youth.

Coordinating necessary supplies, interpreters, and materials for in-person, virtual, or hybrid meetings.

-Ensuring all identified participants are invited and informed of any changes or cancellations promptly.

• Facilitate meetings according to established standards, ensuring quality discussions, clear outcomes, and actionable plans.
• Capable of managing and guiding meetings in both intimate and large-scale formats.
• Complete all follow-up tasks after meetings, including documentation.
• Document and upload meeting notes to required systems within contractual timeframes.
• Maintain confidentiality in all records and communications, following agency policies.
• Participate in staff meetings, required trainings, and ongoing professional development.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to guide respectful, goal-oriented conversations.

• Collaborative mindset for working with families, youth, and professionals across multiple systems.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and follow-up abilities.

• Commitment to family-focused, strength-based and goal-oriented practices.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and needs, at times with little notice.

What You Need to Succeed

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent post-secondary education with relevant human services experience.

• Completion of all required trainings and certifications within contractual timeframes, with ongoing renewal/    recertification as required.

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.

• Ability to handle emergencies, manage conflict, and maintain professional boundaries.

• Skilled at keeping meetings focused and productive, ensuring meetings remain productive by re-directing when needed.

• Genuine compassion and cultural sensitivity, with the ability to support youth and respect their uniqueness.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management systems.

• Ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs. and travel to meeting locations.

• Strong reasoning, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel to meeting locations and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Strong reasoning, documentation, and decision-making skills.

Be a part of something extraordinary!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.