Youth Empowerment Specialist I
2 months ago
Position Summary:
The Youth Empowerment Specialist will serve as the primary point of contact for young individuals receiving support services. This role entails managing a caseload of up to 15 youths, ensuring each individual receives a minimum of 1.5 hours of dedicated attention weekly. The Specialist will evaluate the academic and vocational aspirations of the youth and create tailored Career and Educational Readiness plans.
The Specialist will be equipped with training to assist youth in navigating the workforce and social service systems, facilitating connections to additional program staff for comprehensive support. Services will be delivered across various settings that cater to justice-involved youth, including those in detention and community reintegration.
Utilizing a trauma-informed and strengths-based methodology, the Youth Empowerment Specialist will foster trusting relationships with the youth. The overarching objective is to provide educational guidance, advocacy, and support, enabling youths to successfully graduate from high school, pursue post-secondary education, engage in meaningful career development aligned with their interests, and establish academic or vocational pathways leading to sustainable employment.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Forensic Psychology, or Criminal Justice from an accredited institution is preferred.
- Consideration will be given to candidates with an Associate's degree and two or more years of relevant experience in education, workforce development, substance use, mental health, or criminal justice.
- A solid understanding of adolescent development is essential.
- Experience in individual counseling and group facilitation is advantageous.
- Strong time management abilities are required.
- Candidates must successfully pass a background check to work in designated facilities.
- Team collaboration and the ability to work autonomously are crucial.
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