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The Salvation Army Southern California · 3 days ago

Youth Development Specialist - SUP

The Salvation Army Southern California is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church, and they are seeking a Youth Development Specialist. This role focuses on providing outreach and prevention services to at-risk youth and their families, specifically targeting substance use prevention.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Implements the Strategic Planning Framework (SPF) to achieve goals and outcomes for the program and contracts requirements
Works toward, attains, and maintains Certification requirements as a Prevention Specialist through the Hawaii’s Alcohol Drug Abuse Division (ADAD)
Adheres to practices and standards established from ADAD’s Certified Prevention Specialist Code of Ethics
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 Coordinator 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 Director and Coordinator 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 Director and Coordinator regarding clients served and services provided of assigned contract(s)
Completes data entry requirements as determined by contractor
Coordinate program activities with and participate in other agency sponsored programs
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Program Director and Coordinator

Qualification

Human ServicesSubstance Use PreventionFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationData Entry SoftwareCase ManagementCommunity OutreachCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeamwork

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

Preferred

Demonstrates proficiency with data entry software usage and ability to utilize virtual platforms to deliver curriculum, training, workshops, etc
Demonstrate proficiency in writing of case documents and required program reports

Company

The Salvation Army Southern California

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The Salvation Army is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world. It is a sub-organization of The Salvation Army International.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$0.02M
Key Investors
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
2019-09-23Grant· $0.02M
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