Job Description

Position Title: Youth Development SpecialistLocation: School ServicesOpen Date: 7/18/2024Category: Social ServicesDescription:General SummaryThis individual will assist in the planning, implementation, evaluation and delivery of one of the agency\'s off-site Youth Development programs. They will work within the areas of academic and enrichment programming, social emotional support and case management. This position regularly works minimum of 35 hrs. a week.Non-Exempt - Annual Salary $44,000 - $49,000Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide on-going case management services and support to assigned program participants, and families as needed through the following activities but not limited to:

• 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

Education RequirementsAssociates degree (preferred) in Human services or related field.Previous Experience RequirementA minimum of 5 years\' experience with a special emphasis on youth development and prevention programming in youth development work ages 8 to 16.Knowledge and Skills Needed to Perform Effectively in this Position

• Word-processing and database proficiency
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with community resources

Additional Requirements

• 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

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-TimeExempt/Non-Exempt: Non-ExemptShift: DaysEOEWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.PI29f94260b33d-8722-34878618

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