What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Tracker - PT position at Southwest Key Programs?
Job Summary :
The Youth Tracker is responsible for completing assigned daily contact with youth, as well as meeting the conditions of the youth’s service plan for assigned caseload. The Youth Tracker must maintain a flexible work schedule that may include working hours other than regular work schedule and evenings, weekends and holidays.
Essential Functions :
- Conduct face to face daily contacts at various locations with youth assigned.
- Manage behaviors through the use of programmatic and individual structure.
- Develop and maintain helping relationship emphasizing youth accountability.
- Complete required documentation, including discharge information, for assigned youth in an accurate and timely manner.
- Enter data promptly into the Depart of Juvenile Justice’s Juvenile Tracking System (JTS) and Southwest Key Programs database, Efforts to Outcome (ETO).
- Examine case file to become familiar with youth history and keep up to date with information as it is added to file.
- Notify Program Director or designee immediately in the event of a youth crisis, suspected illegal activity or any other youth or program incident.
- Regular and punctual attendance.
Other Functions :
Qualifications and Requirements :
Physical Demands :
Must be able to obtain First Aid Certification (CPR). Must be able to verify client’s whereabouts by driving, sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time. Daily use of various office equipment. Bending, stooping, climbing up stairs and lifting up to 15 lbs. required to complete daily tasks.
Work Environment :
This is a youth tracking program which requires daily contact at various client locations. Work shifts are subject to change. Noise levels vary from mild to moderate. This position may require extended periods of time in an automobile. Exposed to prevalent weather conditions. This position will require 85% travel to various GA counties (max up to 1 ½ hour one way), and 15% in the office. Staff are required to use their own vehicle for tracking. Travel reimbursement (IRS Mileage Rate) is provided to staff.