Youth Tracker - PT B

SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAMS•Athens, GA

5d•$15 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Tracker completes assigned daily contact with youth and meets the conditions of each youth’s service plan for the assigned caseload. The role requires a flexible schedule that may include hours outside the regular work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position involves daily contact at various client locations, with approximately 85% travel to counties in Georgia and 15% office work. Staff use their own vehicle for tracking, and travel is reimbursed at the IRS mileage rate.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 months of experience working with youth and families or in a related field.
Maintain a clean driving record, active driver’s license, vehicle registration, and state-required vehicle insurance; provide renewal documentation to the Program Director before expiration.
Have reliable transportation and use a personal vehicle for tracking.
Obtain a clear criminal background check from the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.
Obtain 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 about problematic behaviors and set limits.
Ability to obtain First Aid Certification (CPR).
Ability to drive, sit, stand, and walk for extended periods to verify clients’ whereabouts.
Ability to use various office equipment daily.
Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and lift up to 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

Conduct face-to-face daily contacts with assigned youth at various locations.
Manage behaviors using programmatic and individual structure.
Develop and maintain helping relationships that emphasize youth accountability.
Complete required documentation, including discharge information, accurately and on time.
Enter data promptly into the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice Juvenile Tracking System (JTS) and Southwest Key Programs’ Efforts to Outcome (ETO) database.
Review case files to learn youth histories and stay current with information added to the files.
Immediately notify the Program Director or designee of youth crises, suspected illegal activity, or other youth or program incidents.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Assist with and participate in coordinating youth activities and groups as needed.
Provide staff relief as needed; be subject to on-call assignments and available to provide staff assistance.
Advocate for youth in health, education, vocation, legal, and family matters.
Assist with on-the-job training for new staff as directed.
Provide crisis intervention and administer first aid when necessary.
Adapt productively to change and handle other assigned essential tasks.