Family Specialist - Part Time

SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAMS INC•Village of Goshen, NY

7d•$21 - $21

About The Position

The Family Specialist completes assigned daily contact with youth, transports youth to and from group counseling and recreation activities, and supports the conditions of each youth’s service plan. The role develops helping relationships that encourage individual accountability, participates in daily program activities, and provides youth advocacy across health, education, vocation, legal, and family matters. The program is primarily home-based, with services provided in the home, and also requires contact at various client locations. Use of a personal vehicle is required. The typical schedule is 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; schedules may change and may include nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The specialist maintains accurate and timely documentation, enters data into the Southwest Key Programs database, reviews case files, and keeps required trainings and certifications current. The role also involves notifying the Case Manager or designee immediately about crises, suspected illegal activity, or other youth or program incidents; providing crisis intervention and first aid when necessary; and confronting problematic behavior and setting limits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience working with at-risk youth.
Reliable transportation, vehicle registration, and maintenance of state-mandated car insurance.
Valid state driver’s license and clear driving record.
Clear criminal background check results from the appropriate entity.
Ability to obtain First Aid Certification (CPR).
Ability to drive, sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; bend, stoop, climb stairs, and lift up to 15 pounds.
Ability to use various office equipment daily.

Responsibilities

Conduct face-to-face contacts with youth at various locations for accountability purposes.
Develop and maintain helping relationships with youth to encourage individual accountability.
Complete required documentation accurately and on time, and promptly enter data in the Southwest Key Programs database.
Immediately notify the Case Manager or designee of a youth crisis, suspected illegal activity, or other youth or program incident.
Participate in youths’ daily program activities, including group counseling and recreation, and assist with transportation when necessary.
Review case files to become familiar with youth history.
Maintain required trainings and certifications.
Advocate for youth in health, education, vocation, legal, and family matters.
Provide crisis intervention and administer first aid when necessary.
Confront clients with problematic behaviors and set limits.
React productively to change and handle other essential tasks as assigned.