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: 5 Exempt 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 residential programs. Facilitates daily activities with youth as well as assigned community and outreach services. Salary $17.65/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 reunification 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. • Promotes agency mission. • Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics. • Maintains consistent professional customer service. • Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency. • Other duties as designated by supervisor. Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: Youth Services Coordinator, Site Supervisor B. External: Youth, Parents/Guardians, Schools, and Community Organizations Supervisory Scope: A. Number of staff supervised: 0 B. Titles supervised: N/A Organizational Responsibilities: • Adheres to all policies and procedures. • Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes. • Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate. • Participates in organizational and divisional management systems. Knowledge, Skills Required: • AA, AAS in human services OR a minimum H.S. Diploma and one year of 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, database entry. • Ability to develop, maintain, and engage in positive relationships with people from various backgrounds. • Bilingual preferred. Physical: • Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort. • Must be able to stand for much of the shift and will frequently go up and downstairs. Special Requirements: • Valid Driver’s license. • Reliable transportation • Flexibility in work schedule. • Mandated Reporter. • Must complete all OMH requirements. • Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times. • Completes all required NYS OMH background clearances. • Pre-employment physical exams and TB Testing. • Ability to obtain and maintain physical exam. • Authorized Driver of a COI Vehicle. • Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required; subject to random drug and alcohol testing for cause. • Works compassionately with a diverse population. • Experience navigating community programs.