TITLE: Youth Mental Health Coordinator – Community Health

QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Ages 18–24 (required for Maryland Service Year Option participation)
• Passionate about mental health, youth engagement, or community service
• Strong communication skills and interest in building trust with young people
• Experience or interest in working in schools, health, or nonprofit settings
• Open to training in Youth Mental Health First Aid, trauma-informed approaches,

Restorative Practices, and facilitation basics

• Experience working with youth/youth groups, preferred

 
REPORTS TO:  School Administrator and/or School Social Worker

SUPERVISES: N/A

JOB GOAL:    This service position expands frontline capacity to address youth mental health challenges

across Maryland. Through non-clinical engagement, the Youth Mental Health Coordinator helps

bridge the gap between young people and services—while building a more connected and

stigma-free community.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct outreach and engagement with youth (ages 11–15) throughout the school year.
• Build trusted relationships with youth to promote social-emotional well-being and reduce

stigma around mental health.

• Assist with referrals and navigation to in-house or community-based mental health

services.

• Support mental health awareness events, workshops, or wellness campaigns.
• Help develop and/or facilitate group activities related to emotional regulation, social-

emotional learning (SEL), Restorative Practices, and peer connection.

• Collaborate with school staff, counselors, case managers, or health educators.

 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Grant Funded Full-time, 30 hour/week, 6.5hr/day (includes a 30 minute lunch); SY26-27  Expected Start date October 19, 2026 - June 18, 2027

         
SALARY LANE : Grant Funded for 1 year. $25,500

     
FLSA STATUS:      Exempt
                   
EVALUATION:  Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.