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The Salvation Army Southern California · 1 month ago

Youth Development Specialist - West Hawaii IHI

Hilo, HI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The Salvation Army Southern California is a branch of the Christian Church dedicated to spiritual regeneration and humanitarian work. They are seeking a Youth Development Specialist to provide Independent Living Skills program and Higher Education services for youth transitioning through the foster care system in West Hawaii, primarily using tele video technology.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Provide transitional services for youths and young adults in the areas of education, life skills and career/employment

Provide individualized services in or on behalf of youths and young adults residing in a foster family home, specialized independent living home, transitional supervised living arrangement, or living independently

Provide outreach services, assessments and development of the youth’s and young adult’s individualized independent living plan, collateral contacts on behalf of a youth referred to or participating in the program

Prepares progress reports and represents the Agency in court hearings for clients served within the program to comply with contractual requirements

Implement Transitional Services/case Management Standards of Care system

Collaborates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Independent Living Skills Program, and Hire education services

Actively participate in the coordination of the Transitional Services Collaboration Team

Orientate, train and supervise lower classified personnel and volunteers

Maintain required documentation and case records of youths and services provided

Provide monthly statistical data and prepare quarterly and other reports as required

Complete and evaluate the outcomes management system

Maintain professional worker/client and staff relationships at all times

Obtain agency certification to operate agency vehicles to transport youth to and from activities

Assist the Program Coordinator in improving operational procedures for the assigned program in accordance with assigned contract requirements to achieve outcomes

Assist the Program Manager and Program Coordinator with responding to day to day inquiries of specific program service(s) as required by assigned prevention and outreach contracts (IK)

Assist the administration in representing the program to the community and to maintain productive relationships with all client related agencies, community resources and programs, schools, and similar entities

Attend all staff meetings, training, conferences as required or scheduled

Must be able to carry out and fulfill work duties during assigned work schedule and at work location

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Human Services DegreeFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationCase ManagementCrisis ManagementDependabilityCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

BA degree in human service or related field and two-year job-related experience, or A.S. degree in Human Services or related field with four years job related experience, 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