Youth Support Specialist

1 week ago

Charlottesville, United States Elk Hill Farm Inc Full time
Job Overview

Are you interested in making a significant difference in the lives of children and families? Elk Hill Farm, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to fostering a supportive environment for youth through dedicated mental health professionals and counselors.

Recognized as a Top Workplace in the USA, Elk Hill values employee feedback and is proud of the culture we cultivate at every level of our organization.

If you are looking to be part of an organization where your decisions can positively influence the youth and families in Central Virginia, Elk Hill Farm, Inc. is the right fit for you.

Our organization offers:

  • A prestigious recognition as a Top Workplace
  • A Meaningfulness Award for workplace culture
  • A team of skilled and dedicated professionals
  • Advocacy for mental health awareness
  • Competitive salary and benefits, including pet insurance for full-time employees
  • A generous vacation and holiday schedule
  • A 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match for full-time staff
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Celebrating over 50 years of commitment to supporting youth and families across Virginia.

Key Responsibilities of a Youth Support Specialist:

Act as a positive influence for youth, providing guidance, coaching, and supervision within a constructive and nurturing relationship. This role will involve direct engagement with the GREAT (Gang Resistance Education and Training) program, an evidence-based initiative designed to prevent gang involvement and youth violence through structured educational curricula.

Core Duties Include:

  • Assisting youth in developing essential interpersonal, communication, social, and problem-solving skills, along with appropriate behaviors and productive leisure activities.
  • Planning and overseeing recreational and social events tailored to the objectives set collaboratively with youth, families, and referral agencies.
  • Exhibiting sensitivity to the diverse needs of youth, demonstrating flexibility, respect for autonomy, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
  • Delivering the contracted hours as stipulated by the referral agency.
  • Documenting session progress and submitting reports to supervisors as required.
  • Participating in meetings with treatment teams or family engagement sessions as requested.
  • Maintaining current certifications in CPR and First Aid.
  • Ensuring a driving record that meets organizational standards.
  • Holding adequate liability coverage on personal auto insurance as required.
  • Engaging in monthly face-to-face supervision with a designated supervisor.
  • Collaborating with all Elk Hill staff to enhance the overall quality of the organization.

Qualifications:

  • Ability to work independently without direct oversight.
  • Experience in working with children and/or adolescents.
  • Willingness to travel and work during non-traditional hours.
  • Demonstrated integrity in interactions with youth, families, colleagues, and agency representatives.

At Elk Hill, we prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in all our endeavors, promoting respectful communication and collaboration among all individuals. We uphold a non-discriminatory policy in employment practices.

Note: Elk Hill reserves the right to modify job responsibilities or combine roles as necessary.

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