MENTOR Teen Reach

Overview

Join to apply for the MENTOR Teen Reach role at SGA Youth & Family Services
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• Overall performance and implementation of Teen Reach programming
• Assist Teen REACH Program Coordinator by formulating and coordinating individual needs assessments, goal setting, face-to-face and phone conversations on a weekly/bi-weekly basis, family engagement, linkage with community agencies, and follow-up services for youth and participants as needed
• Help youth determine factors that put them at risk of engaging in or becoming victims of aggressive behavior and other anxieties
• Determine methods each youth should use to avoid risk-taking factors and reach their goals
• Reach out and re-engage youth with inconsistent attendance, work with families to bring resources to the home, and connect with programs
• Conduct data collection and coordinate reporting to funders, marketing staff, and other stakeholders
• Utilize the IDHS eCornerstone internal data system to ensure program data are properly entered and exported for program and administrative needs
• Provide support and program leadership for youth ages 11-17 who participate in Teen REACH services
• Other duties as assigned

• Associate’s Degree in social work, criminal justice, related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred

• Experience working with teens and young adults, preferred
• Experience working in neighborhoods on southwest sides
• Experience working with individuals dealing with factors that put them at risk of becoming victims of aggressive behavior
• Experience working one on one with youth involved in the juvenile justice system
• Evening and weekend availability required

• Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals and community groups
• Must be able to work independently

• Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time
• Must be able to frequently move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc
• Occasionally ascend/descend stairs
• At times may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various classrooms and events needs
• Frequently moves outdoors in weather conditions

An Equal Opportunity Employer.