Northeast Treatment Centers · 3 months ago
Youth Development Outcome Specialist
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNortheast Treatment Centers is dedicated to supporting youth in their transition to adulthood. The Youth in Transition Outcome Specialist will work closely with case management teams and families to ensure older youth achieve their goals and receive necessary support for a successful transition.
Health CareMedicalNon ProfitRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Attend planning/teaming meetings related to the needs of Older Youth receiving services through NCC CUA
Complete request for Vital Documents1Work Permits1State ID, Passports1and other documents as necessary
Complete Older Youth Assessments (Casey Life Skills, NYTD/Baseline Surveys, ACT 118 survey etc.)
Engage youth in the On-line Educational Program via DHS when onsite and unassigned a school
Meet with the biological parent within two business days of child's placement or replacement to discuss circumstances regarding the removal
Work on specific life-skills with older youth including self-advocacy skills, basic budgeting and self-care skills, system navigation skills, and other skills that might enhance absent and diminished protective capacities
Assist with the identification of resources and other lifelong connections (e.g., mentors, housing, job readiness and concrete goods and supports)
Work to support youth and CUA team with the identification of short-term resources and support if he or she cannot return to his or her parents
Work proactively on safe and timely discharge of children and youth from congregate care, including assisting with identifying and preparing an appropriate step-down resource
This will require visiting the youth in the congregate care facility, building relationships with staff at congregate care facilities, working closely with Community Behavioral Health, ensuring that an appropriate discharge plan is formed at the time of admission and monitoring progress on the plan, working with biological and resource parents to understand the needs of the youth, and creating linkages to needed supports and services in the child's/youth's community
Work with subcontractor agency to complete Clothing Inventory
Facilitate communication1relationship-building, and mentoring resources
Demonstrate ability to relate to the client without jeopardizing plans or is a judgmental manner
Occasional Interstate travel can be a requirement
Participate in NCC all staff-meetings/ committees1 and staff development activities
Complete the board extension request, when applicable, and work with youth to ensure compliance with board extension
Assist with making appropriate non-clinical referrals for older youth as noted in the Single Case Plan
Referrals may include Achieving Independence Center (AIC), Achieving Reunification Center (ARC), housing, utility assistance, mental health, substance abuse treatment, welfare benefits, etc
Assist with follow up to ensure client's attendance/compliance
Be available to the youth in times of need
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in social work, social services, education, counseling, human services or related field required
A minimum of 2 years of experience working with older youth, young adults & families preferred
Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well orally and in writing
Must have a valid driver's license
Must demonstrate genuine empathy and concern for individuals as indicated in our Corporate Vision, Mission, and Values Statements
Adhere to applicable city, county, state, and federal laws and regulations, internal and GARF standards
Free from contagious disease/infection
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
Criminal Check Clearance
Mental Health Assessment
Substance Abuse Assessment
Able to speak English clearly and hear voice of conversational tones
May be required to use own vehicle when other means of transportation are unavailable
Preferred
A minimum of 2 years of experience working with older youth, young adults & families preferred
Company
Northeast Treatment Centers
NET Centers is a non-profit, licensed, and accredited organization that offers a range of behavioral health and social services to adults, adolescents, children, and families in Greater Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, and Delaware.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Wendy Wait
Chief Financial Officer
Eboney Kraisoraphong
Chief Operating Officer
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