Youth Tracker - PT

Southwest Key Programs • Athens, GA

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About The Position

The Youth Tracker is responsible for maintaining daily contact with assigned youth and ensuring compliance with their service plans. This part-time role requires flexibility in scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to effectively support youth in various locations throughout Georgia.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 months experience working with youth and families or in a related field.
• Maintain a clean driving record and possess an active driver's license, registration, and vehicle insurance.
• Reliable transportation and ability to supply renewal documents to the Program Director.
• Clear results from a criminal background check by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.
• Clear drug screen results from the organization's designated medical facility.
• Good verbal and writing skills.
• Ability to assist with goal-oriented casework.
• Ability to manage conflict and perform well in crisis situations.
• Ability to confront clients with problematic behaviors and set limits.

Nice To Haves

• First Aid Certification (CPR).

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face daily contacts with assigned youth at various locations.
• Manage youth behaviors using programmatic and individual structure.
• Develop and maintain helping relationships that emphasize youth accountability.
• Complete required documentation for assigned youth accurately and timely.
• Enter data into the Department of Juvenile Justice's Juvenile Tracking System (JTS) and Southwest Key Programs database (ETO).
• Examine case files to stay updated on youth history and information.
• Notify the Program Director or designee of any youth crises or incidents immediately.
• Assist in coordinating youth activities and groups as needed.
• Provide staff relief and be available for on-call assistance.
• Advocate for youth in health, education, vocation, legal, and family matters.
• Assist with on-the-job training of new staff as directed.
• Provide crisis intervention and administer first aid when necessary.

Benefits

• Travel reimbursement at IRS Mileage Rate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED