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The Salvation Army Southern California · 3 months ago

Youth Development Specialist - Community Based Outreach (CBO)

Hilo, Hawaii, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20/hr - $20/hr

1+ years exp

The Salvation Army Southern California is a branch of the Christian Church committed to spiritual regeneration and community service. They are seeking a Youth Development Specialist for their Community Based Outreach services to provide support and resources to at-risk youth and their families through various programs and interventions.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Provide community-based outreach services to at-risk youth in schools, family settings, and community, connect youth and families to resources and services, and work with the respective communities assigned to assess their needs and resources. These services will be provided in such program areas as positive youth development, truancy prevention and family strengthening, substance abuse prevention, and other similar prevention services

Provide crisis intervention services to youth and families

Perform intake/assessment, develop service plans, and provide appropriate services to youth and families

Implements group activities for youth clients with the emphasis of life skills training such as problem solving, career/employment development, decision-making, communication skills, and similar positive youth development activities

Provide case management services as indicated and assist youth and families to utilize community resources

Utilizing a risk-focused prevention approach and provide appropriate prevention/intervention services utilizing a Youth Development Strategy

Monitor youth’s progress in school, community, work and home

Serve as role model and mentor to youth and family

Provide individual and family counseling as indicated, with emphasis on family preservation

Maintain case records for each client, documenting reason for referral, assessment, service plan and services provided

Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly/annual reports on activities/counseling or services

Attend all staff meetings, training. Conferences, workshops as requested or scheduled

Maintain professional worker/client/staff relationships

Be available to during after hours and weekends to respond to crisis situations as needed

Supports the Safe Spaces initiative including providing services for youth that may be referred by the community and educating the community and youth about Safe Place

Provides case management and/or follow up care for youth in emergency shelter placement or leaving placement as needed

Provide transportation for clients as required

Qualification

Human Services degreeCrisis interventionCase managementFirst Aid certificationCPR certificationDependabilityCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamwork

Required

BA degree in human service or related field and one-year job-related experience, or A.S. degree in Human Services or related field with three years job related experience, or one year experience as Program Assistant with FIS programming, or combination of education and experience to meet position requirements

Valid Hawaii driver's license

Valid TB clearance and Pre-Employment Medical Clearance

Valid First Aid and CPR certification

DHS FBI/Criminal History & CAN, and Salvation Army background clearances

MVR records check, must meet Authorized Driving standards of the Salvation Army