YOUTH SPECIALIST Dunkirk, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=17+W.+Courtney+St.+Dunkirk+NY+USA+14048) Job Type Full-time, Part-time Description Position Data: Title:Youth Specialist Grade:5Exempt:_____Non-Exempt:__X___ Reports to:Youth Services Coordinator Basic Function or Position Summary: 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 $17.65 - $18.65/hourly Security Clearance:Level 4-V-A Requirements Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties: • 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 Key Working Relationships: A. Internal:Youth Services Coordinator, Site Supervisor B. External:Youth, Parents/Guardians, Schools, Community organizations Supervisory Scope:None. Organizational Responsibilities: • 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 Knowledge, Skills Required: • 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. • Bilingual preferred. Special Requirements, if any: • 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