What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Specialist position at Chautauqua Opportunities Inc?
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.
Salary : $18
