Youth Development Specialist - Housing Services

Salvation Army Careers•Hilo, HI

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army is seeking a full-time, 40 hours a week, non-exempt Youth Development Specialist (YDS) for its Housing Services program in the County of Hawaii. This role provides essential transitional living opportunities and housing services to youth and young adults who are runaways, current or former foster youth, homeless, at risk of homelessness, or involved in the juvenile justice system. The YDS is part of the Outreach and Prevention services and reports to the Program Coordinator for Housing Services. The Salvation Army's mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination, with the ultimate goal of spiritual regeneration. The Unit Mission Statement is to provide youth with skills for a healthy life, and instill purpose, hope, and vision to youth and their families.

Requirements

BA degree in human service or related field and one year job-related experience, or A.S. degree in Human Services or related field with three years job related experience, or High School Diploma with four years required related experience; and/or a combination equivalency of some college and related work experiences.
Valid Hawaii driver’s license.
Valid TB clearance and physical exam.
FBI/Criminal History & CAN cleared
Motor vehicle records (MVR) cleared – Meets Salvation Army standards as an authorized driver.
Willing to accept and implement The Salvation Army philosophy.
Sound judgment, dependability, understanding, firm, caring, organized, high energy
Liaison with and knowledge of public service agencies and other community agencies.
Work under stressful conditions
Interact with others with courtesy and tact
Relate to wide range of people and situations including youth, parents, agency workers, police, school personnel, etc.
Work within an interdisciplinary team concept; participate in staff training and growth group
Manage and prioritize multiple projects in an organized and efficient manner
Respond to crisis situations in a calm and effective manner
Complete projects on schedule
Maintain confidentiality
Maintain regular and punctual work attendance; may require flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
The position requires sitting; climbing and/or balancing; stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching and/or crawling; standing; walking; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; use of vision; driving a vehicle; pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying 25-50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds; traveling by airplane.
Implement safe restraints of youth involved in physical confrontation situations.
The position requires talking to co-workers, clients, vendors; requires written communication to and from co-workers, clients, vendor; talking on the telephones; requires responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers, clients, and vendors; requires training/giving verbal and written instructions; requires receiving verbal and written instructions; requires writing/composing written language; requires reading; requires visiting/working at other worksites; requires communication via the latest technologies.
Prioritize multiple work tasks to meet tight deadlines
Use office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, scanners, calculators, etc.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates knowledge in providing educational services through multiple media formats via tele video technology.
At least 3 years experience specific to providing housing assistance to clients

Responsibilities

Provide outreach services to runaway & homeless youth and young adults; youth and young adults at risk of being homeless, current and/or former foster youth, and/or youths in the juvenile justice system.
Provides housing information assistance to clients.
Provide assessments, case management services and development of the youth’s individualized independent living plan, collateral contacts on behalf of a youth referred to or participating in the program.
Provide transitional services in the areas of education, life skills and career/employment, financial aid, & community awareness.
Provide crisis intervention services to youth and families.
Assist youths and young adults who are at risk of homeless, with connections to housing placement resources and alternatives.
Provide individualized services in or on behalf of youths residing in the agency’s foster family home, specialized independent living home, transitional supervised living arrangement, and/or living independently.
Implements, Housing services, Transitional Services/case Management Standards of Care system.
Actively participate in the coordination of the Transitional Services Collaboration Team.
Orientate, train and supervise lower classified personnel and volunteers.
Maintain required documentation and case records of youths and services provided.
Provide monthly statistical data and prepare quarterly and other reports as required.
Complete and evaluate the outcomes management system.
Maintain professional worker/client and staff relationships at all times.
Provides educational services through multiple media formats include the use of tele video technology.
Obtain agency certification to operate agency vehicles to transport youth to and from activities.
Attend all staff meetings, training, conferences as required or scheduled.
Must be able to carry out and fulfill work duties during assigned work schedule and at work location.
Performs other duties as assigned.