Youth Specialist

Dunkirk, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=17+W.+Courtney+St.+Dunkirk+NY+USA+14048)

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

Position Data:

Title: Youth Specialist

Grade: 5 Exempt Non-Exempt X

Reports to: Youth Services Coordinator

Basic Function or Position Summary:

Provides on-site supervision and youth development services to at-risk minors enrolled in residential programs. Facilitates daily activities with youth as well as assigned community and outreach services. Salary $17.65/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 reunification 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.

• Promotes agency mission.

• Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.

• Maintains consistent professional customer service.

• Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.

• Other duties as designated by supervisor.

Key Working Relationships:

A. Internal: Youth Services Coordinator, Site Supervisor

B. External: Youth, Parents/Guardians, Schools, and Community Organizations

Supervisory Scope:

A. Number of staff supervised: 0

B. Titles supervised: N/A

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Adheres to all policies and procedures.

• Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes.

• Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate.

• Participates in organizational and divisional management systems.

Knowledge, Skills Required:

• AA, AAS in human services OR a minimum H.S. Diploma and one year of 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, database entry.

• Ability to develop, maintain, and engage in positive relationships with people from

various backgrounds.

• Bilingual preferred.

Physical:

• Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort.

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

Special Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s license.

• Reliable transportation

• Flexibility in work schedule.

• Mandated Reporter.

• Must complete all OMH requirements.

• Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times.

• Completes all required NYS OMH background clearances.

• Pre-employment physical exams and TB Testing.

• Ability to obtain and maintain physical exam.

• Authorized Driver of a COI Vehicle.

• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required; subject to random drug and alcohol testing for cause.

• Works compassionately with a diverse population.

• Experience navigating community programs.