Make a Difference. Build Connections. Empower Youth.
Catholic Charities of Herkimer County is looking for a compassionate, energetic, and community-minded individual to join our team as a School Based RHY (Runaway and Homeless Youth) Coordinator.
If you enjoy connecting with young people, building meaningful relationships, creating opportunities, and helping others succeed, this could be the opportunity for you!
You’ll have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of youth by providing support, teaching practical life skills, creating safe spaces, and connecting young people with resources that can help them thrive.
Why Join Catholic Charities?
At Catholic Charities, people come first—including the people who work with us.
- Your application will be personally reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team or a trained hiring manager.
- You’ll have the opportunity to make a direct, positive impact in your community.
- You’ll work alongside schools, community partners, and youth leaders to create meaningful programs and opportunities.
- Training is provided! You do not need prior RHY experience to be successful in this role.
What You'll Do
As a School Based RHY Coordinator, you’ll be an advocate, mentor, educator, and positive presence for youth in our community.
Build Connections in Local Schools
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with local schools, school personnel, and youth-serving professionals.
- Conduct outreach, presentations, and engagement activities to increase awareness of RHY services.
- Connect youth with appropriate support, resources, and community services.
Help Youth Build Life Skills
- Develop and facilitate life-skills lessons and educational activities using approved RHY curricula and program resources.
- Lead engaging “Adulting” classes that prepare youth for independent living.
- Help youth develop practical skills related to budgeting, employment, education, communication, decision-making, daily responsibilities, and accessing community resources.
Empower Youth Leadership
- Work directly with youth leaders to plan and implement the annual Herkimer County Youth Summit.
- Collaborate with school Youth Summit advisors and student planning groups.
- Encourage youth leadership, participation, creativity, and decision-making.
- Assist with workshops, activities, and other Summit events.
Create a Safe & Welcoming Space
- Provide supervision and positive engagement at the RHY drop-in center.
- Help create an environment where youth feel safe, respected, supported, and heard.
- Participate in recreational, educational, creative, and skill-building activities.
Compensation
$18.00–$20.00 per hour
Schedule
- Monday–Wednesday & Friday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Thursday: 12:30 PM–6:30 PM
- Occasional evenings and weekends: As needed/subject to call
What We're Looking For
Required:
- Associate Degree in Human Services or a related field
- Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals, schools, and community partners
- A genuine desire to support and empower young people
Could This Be You?
If you’re someone who is approachable, dependable, creative, and passionate about helping young people reach their potential, we’d love to hear from you.
You don’t have to have all the answers—you just need the heart to help, the willingness to learn, and the commitment to show up for youth when they need someone in their corner.
Benefits- For benefit-eligible positions:
- Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Retirement planning options
- Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)
- A diverse and inclusive work environment
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)
- Exciting referral bonuses
- Ongoing training and development
- Recognition and Awards
- Career Growth
- A collaborative team culture
Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
Skills Required
- Associate degree in Human Services or a related field
- Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals, schools, and community partners
- Genuine desire to support and empower young people
What We Do
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany is one of the largest, private, social service agencies in the region, helping more than 100,000 people each year in the fourteen counties of the Albany Diocese. Our motive is simple: to address basic human need at all stages of life regardless of race, religious belief, ethnicity, or lifestyle with special emphasis on the poor and vulnerable in our society. Catholic Charities offers a wide spectrum of services, from addressing basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter; to more specialized needs such as mental health counseling, prison support services, programs for low-income families, and disaster assistance. We focus on helping the most vulnerable in our communities, including people with developmental disabilities, pregnant and parenting teens, immigrants and refugees, the unemployed, victims of domestic violence, and the homeless. Catholic Charities advocates on behalf of the poor and vulnerable and collaborates with others to build a more just society.
