Youth Specialist

Youth Specialist

Provides crisis intervention, advocacy, and mentorship to youth and non-offending adult caretakers affected by abuse or violence. Delivers educational programs on personal safety, teen sexual assault, and healthy relationships to Pre-K-12 students, college students, and staff in Ontario, Seneca, and Yates Counties. Facilitates youth empowerment groups and collaborates with school leadership to foster and promote non-violent norms across campuses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide crisis intervention, advocacy and mentorship to youth who have experienced or witnessed abuse or violence.

Provide crisis intervention and advocacy to non-offending adult caretakers.

Conduct comprehensive assessments of client needs, provide referrals to other victim services, and facilitate connections with additional community support services for additional assistance.

Educate clients about their eligibility for the Office of Victim Services and guide them through the application processes as necessary.

Advocate on behalf of victims of violence and gender-based crimes throughout the campus and/or criminal justice process. Organizes and leads empowerment groups for youth aged 8-18 across our tri-county service area, creating a supportive environment where participants can develop essential life skills, build self-confidence, and engage in meaningful discussions.

Plans and delivers educational programs focused on personal safety, teen sexual assault, and healthy relationships for Pre-K through12th -grade students, college students and youth programs These programs target students, staff, faculty, and administration in Ontario, Seneca, and Yates Counties.

Collaborates with athletic teams and school leadership to promote and establish non-violent, healthy norms across the campus.

Offers follow-up services to presentation participants upon request including referrals, advocacy, counselling and mandated reporting to child protective services and law enforcement.

Maintain and cultivate professional relationships with community agencies and attend community meetings to foster collaboration.

Maintains detailed and accurate records of all clients, presentations, and outreach activities, and complete notes and data entry in a timely manner.

Other duties as assigned.

SKILL SET REQUIRED

Experience working with youth, teens, students, or young adults.

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Demonstrated ability to effectively present in public forums.

Skilled in addressing and discussing sensitive issues.

Ability to establish and maintain networks of professional relationships.

Ability to demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity to other perspectives.

Strong organizational and time management skills, demonstrating a capacity to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Proficient in multitasking and managing workload efficiently under pressure, while maintaining professionalism and composure.

Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to different work and communication styles of colleagues and clients.

Demonstrated ability to solve problems using analytical skills and abilities.

Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and professionalism under stress.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

A High School diploma and experience working with youth is required, while an Associates degree in human services with the same experience is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Seneca Falls, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: Seneca Falls/ On the road

Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes believes in equal opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Geneva, NY Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Geneva, NY 14456: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person