Job Summary:

Responsible for overseeing the case load of young adults ranging in age from 14 to 23 years. This position will work as a team to assist the youth in learning the necessary skills that will lead them to become independent and self sufficient.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Provide the necessary skills for youth to prepare them for independency and self sufficiency.
• Participate in a team approach to effectively educate the youth in life skills.
• Complete initial and subsequent assessment for referred cases.
• Aid in the development and documentation of a Case Plan for each youth while receiving services.
• Provide guidance, counseling, and independency preparation for youth.
• Aid clients in recognizing personal short term and long term goals and in determining suitable successive goals.
• Provide education related to independency and self sufficiency in individual and group formats.
• Research and utilize community resources that support aspects of independency and self sufficiency.
• Provide case management and coordination of youth pertaining to program.
• Oversee and coordinate referrals and subsequent communication through. community resources for the benefit of each youth.
• Provide coordination in youth cases when multiple agencies/services are involved.
• Professionally represent the program in meetings, public forums, and court appearances, as required.
• Provide transportation for youth to appointments, job interviews, school visits, and other related activities.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with all agency personnel and outside agencies (OCY, Family Services, schools, etc.).
• Act as a positive role model to youth by maintaining a professional demeanor and ethical manner at all times.

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