Youth Development Specialist

4 weeks ago


Dobbs Ferry, New York, United States The Children's Village Full time
Job Overview

The Youth Development Specialist plays a vital role in supporting adolescents on campus who exhibit high-risk behaviors. This position requires a nonjudgmental approach, focusing on skill building and basic principles of behavior.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide support and counseling to adolescents on campus
  • Accompany youth to court hearings and other related court activities
  • Assist in permanency planning for high-risk youth
  • Collaborate with case planners to prepare youth for adulthood and aging out of care

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or Associates degree in Human Services field
  • Valid driver's license
  • Years of experience driving sedans and 12-18 passenger vehicles
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with adolescents
  • Knowledge, experience with delinquent youth preferred
  • Personal history of foster care as a youth, or experience with the juvenile justice system

The Children's Village is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or prospective employee based on protected classification.


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