Youth Specialist

Chautauqua Opportunities Inc•City of Dunkirk, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides on-site supervision and youth development services to at-risk minors enrolled in the residential programs. Facilitates daily activities with youth as well as assigned community and outreach services. Salary $18.00/hourly

Requirements

AA, AAS OR a minimum H.S. Diploma and two years’ 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, data base entry
Ability to develop and maintain & engage in positive relationships with people from various backgrounds.
Valid Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
Flexibility in work schedule
Mandated reporter
Completes all OMH requirements.
Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to stand for much of the shift and will frequently go up and down stairs.
Must be able to always provide consistent even tempered customer service.
Works compassionately with a diverse population
Experience navigating community programs

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

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 re-unification 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
Other duties as assigned
Participates in agency management systems as assigned; Continuous Quality Improvement, assessment, strategic planning.
Acts in accordance with all COI policies, procedures, and protocols
Participates in the larger team of the agency through committee structures, planning and volunteerism
Participates in integrated service delivery; promotes integration/cooperation among peers