What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Service Coordinator position at Center for Human Development?
The Youth Service Coordinator’s primary role is to support CHD staff and DYS Caseworkers in monitoring clients’ adherence to the conditions of their DYS release. Attending youth transition/discharge meetings.
This will also include: tracking client attendance in school and any other programming; coordinating client participation in educational, substance abuse programs or clinical services with local providers, taking youth shopping for basic needs and to access any other auxiliary services, helping to maintain the general organization and safety of the District Office.
This position requires planning and coordination of recreational events both in and out of the office as well as entering client information into a statewide database and driving the program’s 15 passenger van.
The Youth Service Coordinator is the daily face clients see when they come to the DYS District Office. They assist with the following: routine office coverage when needed; supervising clients while on-site – including conducting searches of clients upon entry to the building and monitoring them while there. They also transport and supervise youth while on recreational, educational/vocational and civic engagement/community service activities. The Youth Service Coordinator will report directly to the Contract Manager to ensure CHD and DYS contractual expectations are being maintained. They will also work with the DYS District Manager to receive job tasks and duties. This position will be assigned to serve at the DYS District Office in Springfield working with both female and male youth. They may also be requested to support other District Offices as needed.
Experience
Required- 2 year(s): 2 years or more working with clients in a Juvenile Justice Setting
Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Criminal Justice or related field
Skills
Preferred- Bilingual
Behaviors
Preferred- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Preferred- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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