Youth Engagement Specialist

7 days ago


Canton, New York, United States Children's Home of Jefferson County Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Youth Engagement Specialist to join our team at Children's Home of Jefferson County. The successful candidate will provide supervision, support, guidance, and role modeling to participants in our CFTSS program.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide intensive family engagement and community support to families to help prevent future crises.
  • Teach youth to achieve attainable functional and clinical goals regarding proper social behavior, coping skills, relationships, and education through CFTSS services.
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with local schools and partner agencies.
  • Represent the agency as a liaison with various private and public service providers and resource agencies.
  • Attend all meetings and training programs, as recommended or required.
  • Consistently enforce all agency rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Complete necessary documentation accurately and on time.
  • Help youth work through difficult situations by using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques.
  • Interact with youth using positive role modeling.
  • Must remain alert and awake during shift.
  • Immediately report to a supervisor any situation considered unsafe for the youth.
  • React to change productively and handle duties as assigned.
  • Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with all clients and families.
  • Participate in individual Treatment Team meetings.
  • Facilitate supported visitation between youth and families.
  • Identify and implement individualized activities to help youth.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in the Social Sciences or related field.
  • Two years of experience with mental health or children's mental and behavioral health and addictions required.
  • Prior experience working with youth-at-risk or related youth work preferred.
Working Conditions

This position requires occasional travel to recruitment events, local schools, community settings, conferences, and/or meetings. May have contact with service recipients that are agitated and/or are in crisis. Some risk involved working with service recipients with mental illness. Works in an office setting with a controlled temperature environment.

Equipment and Physical Demands

This position is required to maintain a working knowledge of related office equipment. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, push/pull, climb, bend, and stoop. Must be able to perform fine motor skills, read, and type. Must be able to sit for long periods of time.

Travel and Work Schedule

Travel is required throughout the service area. Work schedules may vary weekly depending on the needs of the Agency.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary is $19.51 per hour.



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