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.
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