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Youth Development Specialist

2 months ago

Memphis, Tennessee, United States Shelby County Full time
{"Position Summary": "At Shelby County, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Development Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a vital role in helping justice-involved youth and their caregivers address challenges and achieve positive behavior changes.

This position requires a strong ability to build relationships, communicate effectively, and provide guidance and support to youth and their families.

Responsibilities:

* Assess youth using designated risk/needs/strength assessment tools
* Develop, track, and revise customized care plans for youth
* Communicate with justice-involved youth about their thought processes, actions, and challenges to provide insight into responsible behaviors and attitudes
* Collaborate with youth's caregivers to successfully create and implement customized care plans
* Ensure the effective implementation of the customized plan
* Coordinate regular check-in meetings to monitor progress
* Empower the youth and caregivers as advocates during the process
* Provide excellent support to youth and caregivers while on your caseload

Requirements:

* 2 years of experience in the care, development, or personal guidance of adolescents or adults in a human services or social services program, law enforcement or correctional program, or an educational, community, or military organization
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social sciences, counseling, restorative or juvenile justice, behavioral sciences, criminal justice, or a closely related field
* Equivalent combination of related education and/or experience

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth and families, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Disclaimer: This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information].

We look forward to hearing from you

Sincerely, [insert name]

Shelby County Human Resources Department