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Careers at The Relatives

Thank you for your interest in joining the team at The Relatives. Please note that The Relatives is an affiliate agency of Alexander Youth Network. All applications, screening, and employee benefits are managed by Alexander Youth Network.

Residential Youth Care Specialist

Full-time, Second Shift

Youth Crisis Center
1100 East Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203

Responsible for offering appropriate intervention services; facilitates individual, group and family conferences and provides appropriate referrals to residents and families as needed; responsible for maintaining the residence and clients in a clean and safe environment

Residential Youth Care Specialist – PRN

Part-time, Any Shift

Youth Crisis Center
1100 East Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203

Responsible for offering appropriate intervention services; facilitates individual, group and family conferences and provides appropriate referrals to residents and families as needed; responsible for maintaining the residence and clients in a clean and safe environment

Case Manager

Full-time, First Shift

On Ramp Resource Center
2219 Freedom Drive
Charlotte, NC 28208

The A Way Home Housing Case Manager provides a variety of office and field activities to manage and monitor a rapid re-housing program for pregnant and parenting young adults. Employee will provide direct client services, complete related documentation and implement the TIP Model of case management with housing clients.

Work involves providing supportive services to promote participants self-sufficiency, integration into the community, and permanency in housing, performing administrative tasks involved in the review and maintenance of a caseload of program participants. The principal duties are performed both in a general office environment and in the field and community where program participants reside.

Resource Center Supervisor

Full-time, First Shift

On Ramp Resource Center
2219 Freedom Drive
Charlotte, NC 28208

The On-Ramp Resource Center Supervisor plays a pivotal role in the efficient functioning of The Relatives On Ramp Resource Center, a welcoming drop-in facility that caters to the diverse needs of young adults between the ages of 16 and 24. Operating on weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm, this center serves as a crucial hub addressing a range of concerns, including housing, education, employment, health, safety, and community integration. This position is integral for extracting and analyzing data about the organization’s programming results and ensuring that the program meets all targets and goals. Lastly, this position will ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.  

As a central figure in this environment, the Resource Center Supervisor supervises several positions: Youth Engagement Specialists, Youth Engagement Navigator, Intake Specialist, Employment Readiness Specialist, and the Transition Specialist – Outreach (TSO).  This position also establishes vital connections with program participants. The Resource Center Supervisor ensures seamless operations, fostering an environment of empowerment, growth, and assistance.  In this role, you’ll need to have the ability to meet face-to-face with homeless individuals of diverse backgrounds and disabilities, including physical, mental, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, etc.; able to develop rapport, provide information, and refer with sensitivity to cultural issues. You’ll also need to be able to multi-task and remain calm in demanding and unpredictable situations. This position serves on The Relatives Management Team.

*For internships, practicum, and other opportunities, please email AYNRecruiting@aynkids.org.