Youth Specialist

Description

Position Data:

Grade: 5 Non-Exempt

Reports to: Youth Services Coordinator

Basic Function or Position Summary:

Provides on-site supervision and youth development services to at-risk minors enrolled in the residential programs. Facilitates daily activities with youth as well as assigned community and outreach services. Salary $18.36/hourly

Security Clearance: Level 4-V-A

Requirements

Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

Implements positive youth development by engaging youth in creating and following a youth action plan.

Regularly assesses, monitors, and reports youth progress toward goal and outcome achievement.

Provides life skills training to youth, as assigned.

Schedules and implements daily program activities for youth

Provides referrals to agencies and services relating to youth and families

Maintains knowledge of services procedures, and outcomes relating to RHY legislation as well as DCJS, OCFS and NYSED regulations

Maintains confidentiality of all customer information

Maintains updated and accurate training logs; seeks continuous professional development

Completes partial intake when required

Works with families to promote family re-unification when appropriate

Conducts outreach to schools, street outreach, or community-based organizations to engage runaway or homeless youth, as assigned

Maintains the condition, appearance, safety and security of services facilities

Prepares meals as required

Utilizes CAPSYS to input youth progress and service area data

Provides transportation in agency vehicle for youth as directed by supervisor.

Trained in Financial Social Work and incorporates FSW principles with daily customer contact.

Assists with runaway prevention education as assigned

Participates in community events/activities relating to youth

Other duties as assigned

Key Working Relationships:

A. Internal: Youth Services Coordinator, Site Supervisor

B. External: Youth, Parents/Guardians, Schools, Community organizations

Supervisory Scope: None.

Organizational Responsibilities:

Participates in agency management systems as assigned; Continuous Quality Improvement, assessment, strategic planning.

Acts in accordance with all COI policies, procedures, and protocols

Participates in the larger team of the agency through committee structures, planning and volunteerism

Participates in integrated service delivery; promotes integration/cooperation among peers

Knowledge, Skills Required:

AA, AAS OR a minimum H.S. Diploma and two years’ experience working with youth, families and communities (i.e. youth case worker, youth leader) required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Youth with experience living in a residential setting equivalent to experience working with youth, families, and/or communities.

Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.

Strong computer skills; word, excel, data base entry

Ability to develop and maintain & engage in positive relationships with people from various backgrounds.

Bilingual preferred.

Special Requirements, if any:

Valid Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation

Flexibility in work schedule

Mandated reporter

Completes all OMH requirements.

Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to stand for much of the shift and will frequently go up and down stairs.

Must be able to always provide consistent even tempered customer service.

Works compassionately with a diverse population

Experience navigating community programs