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Contact Community Services · 1 day ago

Youth Development Specialist

East Syracuse, NY

Part-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$24/hr - $29/hr

5+ years exp

Contact Community Services is an organization focused on youth development, and they are seeking a Youth Development Specialist to assist in planning and delivering youth programs. The role involves case management, support for academic and social emotional needs, and collaboration with families and educational staff.

ChildrenEducationNon ProfitSocial ImpactTrainingYoung Adults

Responsibilities

Maintain an active caseload of 25 students throughout the school year

Collect relevant program data and compile required program reports by due date

Maintenance of youth case records and notes in a timely manner in the data system including personal information, individual service plans and report card grades

Maintain regular family/parent contacts, i.e. phone, email, text, face to face

Provide daily check-ins with all students

Facilitation and planning of weekly groups to support student’s academic and social emotional needs

Provide push-in consultation services to classroom teachers to support the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans

Attend Agency, school staff, SIT and team(grade) meetings, as required

Pick up and transport any necessary equipment, food, and supplies as requested by program supervisor

Occasional evenings and/or weekends may be required

Employees will be required to follow any job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by supervisor

Qualification

Youth development programmingCase managementWordprocessing proficiencyDatabase proficiencyCommunity resourcesLeadership skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime management skills

Required

Associates degree in Human services or related field

A minimum of 5 years' experience with a special emphasis on youth development and prevention programming in youth development work ages 8 to 16

Wordprocessing and database proficiency

Strong leadership and communication skills

Organizational and time management skills

Familiarity with community resources

Incumbents in this position will be expected to work up to 40 hours per week as job requirements and school calendars dictate

PTO needs to coincide with times when students and programming are not in session, adhering to the School Services PTO Policy

Maintains effective professional relationships with school staff, other service providers and community members

Recognizes and values diversity within the work environment. Be an effective team player, value and be respectful of individual differences

Conduct yourself ethically, honestly and with integrity

Must be fingerprinted to be submitted for criminal background checks

Access to a daily reliable transportation

NYS valid driver's license (site/position dependent) vehicle with 100,000/300,000 auto insurance liability limits to meet requirements of job description including but not limited to; Daily travel between agency's main office and program sites as required to accommodate schedules of designated schools

Obtainment and transport of supplies and equipment

Regular walking, driving, and the ability to lift up to 20 pounds