Youth Support Specialist

Child & Family • Cranston, RI

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Youth Support Specialist provides case management services and support to Independent Living Program clients in a trauma-informed, therapeutic environment. The role promotes clients’ physical, mental, and behavioral health according to their support plans and collaborates across the agency to provide wraparound services that build life skills and support self-sufficiency. This is a hybrid role with 20% remote work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children and/or adolescents.
• Ability to work weekends and be on call as needed.
• Ability to travel statewide.
• Strong organizational, critical-thinking, and time-management skills.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a diverse population.
• Collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and car registration.
• Must authorize Child & Family to complete a motor vehicle records check.
• Must meet all required background checks and medical clearances.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races; knowledge of the history of discrimination in America, particularly race and racism and related disparities; and ability to deliver culturally responsive services.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, drive, and carry and lift up to 25 pounds; operate a desktop, laptop, and/or cell phone; and communicate with colleagues.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial client assessments to determine opportunities, needs, and required services.
• Develop support plans with clients centered on wraparound services.
• Implement agency and individual behavior support practices using appropriate trauma-sensitive techniques; monitor, assess, and document incidents and client status.
• Assist clients with obtaining and maintaining employment and education, household management, financial literacy, healthy social skills, access to community resources, and other necessary life skills.
• Maintain client records and complete accurate, timely documentation.
• Coordinate intakes with state agency personnel, participate in client intakes and support meetings, and collaborate with community partners involved in client care as necessary.
• Transport residents using an agency vehicle in accordance with state and agency transportation policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED