Youth Advocate Juvenile Justice

• Location 1907 Leonard Avenue,Suite 150,Columbus, OH, 43219,United States
• Base Pay $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 / Hour
• Job Category Social Services
• Employee Type Full Time

1. Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.

2. Works with youth who have high needs and through individual and group guidance in a classroom based setting utilizing trauma informed care practices and refers students and their families to community agencies once needs are assessed and determined.

3. Collaborates with others who have a direct impact on the youth’s life; including family, school administration, teachers, recreation agencies, employers, and health & social agencies; and with other YMCA programs such as Community Strengthening, Child Care, and Branch operations.

4. Together with the Guidance Counselor, develops program and transition plans for participating youth to ensure they successfully complete assigned work, have resources in place to return to school, and have the opportunity to receive necessary supports during programming and upon exit.

5. Designs, implements, and coordinates learning opportunities to address the needs of the youth participating in the Juvenile Justice program (i.e. anger management, substance abuse, trauma informed care, etc.)

6. Ensures that youth understand the procedures and expectations by clearly communicating and enforcing established rules in a positive manner.

7. Observes students for signs of disruptive behavior such as violence, verbal outbursts, and episodes of destructiveness and diffuse situations using safe and effective tools and techniques.

8. Teaches and models socially acceptable behavior employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.

9. Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth, participates in required abuse risk management training, reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors, follows mandated abuse reporting requirements, adheres to job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities.

10. Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and viewpoints from all social and economic segments of the organization and community. A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is expected from our staff.

Mission Advancement :
Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.

Collaboration:

Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness :
Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth :
Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Bachelor's degree (B.

A.) in social work, criminal justice, education, psychology, or related field; one to two years related…