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The Salvation Army Southern California · 2 months ago

Youth Development Specialist - SUP

Hilo, HI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The Salvation Army Southern California is a branch of the Christian Church focused on spiritual regeneration and community service. The Youth Development Specialist will provide outreach and prevention services to at-risk youth and their families, implementing curriculum-based programs and community-based strategies.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Implements curriculum-based programs in the prevention and outreach programs to youth and their families of teen pregnancy prevention; substance and alcohol abuse prevention; tobacco cessation; and other adolescent problem behaviors

Under guidance from the Program Manager implements assigned program requirements to meet all outcomes of the assigned prevention/outreach contract

Implements community-based outreach activities to reach at-risk youth and their families

Develops and implements family strengthening activities, and develop community partnerships and collaborations to maximize resources to serve youth and their families

Under guidance from the Program Manager develops community-based prevention strategies to target population

Provides case management services for clients served within assigned contract(s)

Provide monthly and quarterly reports to the Program Manager regarding clients served and services provided of assigned contract(s)

Coordinate program activities with and participate in other agency sponsored programs

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Program Manager

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

BA in Human ServicesFirst AidCPR certificationAt-risk youthTele video technologyWriting case documentsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamwork skills

Required

BA in Human Services or related field required, with at least one-year experience providing outreach/prevention services to at-risk youths and their families is preferred; or A.S. degree and two-years experience providing prevention and outreach services to at-risk youths and their families, of which one-year experience should include providing a prevention curriculum-based programs; or High School Diploma with four years required related experience; and/or a combination equivalency of some college and related work experiences

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