Youth Services Specialist

Bakersfield City School District•Bakersfield, CA

About The Position

The Youth Services Specialist provides youth services, mentoring, and student leadership development programs to support the academic and social-emotional development of targeted student populations. The role works with students, families, school staff, school support teams, and community agencies to address barriers to student success and connect students and families with appropriate supports. The specialist provides direct mentoring and case management, supports student leadership and prevention programs, coordinates with multi-tiered support teams, develops and maintains student support plans, and assists with behavior interventions. The position may include home visits, flexible hours, after-school services, and extended-year programs. The position reports to an administrator as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related area.
Experience working in counseling or programs for at-risk youth, focusing on emotional or behavioral issues.
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the public, and to respect confidential matters.
Knowledge of community agencies and resources available to assist with family needs.
Ability to follow oral and written directions and use independent judgment.
Valid California driver's license and personal automobile for use on district business.
Ability to work flexible hours and conduct home visits.
Bilingual ability may be required, depending on assignment.
Submit an online application, resume, evidence of a bachelor's degree in a related area, and two letters of recommendation dated within one year by the stated deadline.
Fingerprint clearance by the FBI and California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment.
Provide verification of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training, or obtain verification within six weeks of hire and annually thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree desired.
Experience in case management, social work, and support for at-risk families.

Responsibilities

Provide targeted mentoring and case management for identified students to address academic, attendance, environmental, and social-emotional barriers.
Support student government and leadership development to facilitate student voice, anti-bullying, nondiscrimination, and safe spaces.
Provide leadership and professional development for prevention and intervention programs.
Collaborate with school multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) teams to coordinate services for identified students.
Develop and maintain student support plans and assist with intensive behavior intervention support.
Provide individual and group support in acquiring pro-social skills and in tobacco, alcohol, and substance abuse prevention.
Serve as a liaison with community agencies and foster communication among schools, parents or guardians, and community leaders.
Conduct home visits to build communication and positive connections between parents or guardians and schools around identified issues.
Provide resource assistance and information to schools, students, and parents; provide parent or guardian workshops on identified issues.
Serve as a resource and assist in developing supplementary materials and activities to meet individual student needs.
Participate in special assessments, individual student plans, and other meetings.
Refer students to public or private community resources.
Work directly with staff to ensure appropriate implementation of program goals.
Attend meetings and professional development as required.
Provide services during after-school and extended-year programs as appropriate.
Maintain necessary records and file required documentation for identified students.
Model equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, and personal and collective accountability.
Perform other related duties as assigned.