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Youth Specialist 2nd Shift

DUNKIRK, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=46+W.+4th+Street+DUNKIRK+NY+USA+14787)

Description

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 residential programs. Facilitates daily activities with youth as well as assigned community and outreach services.

Seccurity Clearance: Level 4-V-A

Pay rate is $18.00 per hour. Schedule is M-F 2pm-10pm

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 servicesfacilities.

+ 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:

Supervisory Scope:

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 fromvarious 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.

+ Authorized Driver of a COI Vehicle.

+ Works compassionately with a diverse population.

+ Experience navigating community programs.