Youth Development Specialist

Youth & Family Services in El Reno, OK is in need of a Youth Development Specialist to work in our Intergenerational/Independent Living Program. This program assists young adults ages 18-22 transitioning out of shelters/homelessness and leads them down the path of being successful young adults living independently. YFS is a fast-growing nonprofit organization who works to provide support for children, youth, and families in our community.

• Assist client with goals and implement service plan.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case files on each client; including progress notes, service plan and assessment forms.
• Provide youth advocacy, tutoring, case management and assist with educational and vocational counseling.
• Attend staff meetings of agency as directed.
• Facilitate/Assist with education groups as requested.
• Make available, in a timely manner, to data entry personnel, appropriate forms and records needed to compile agency reports and statistics.
• Be civic minded in your community catchment area. Be willing to speak to groups of community members in reference to specific areas of concern for youth and families.
• Attend seminars and workshops as required or as available. Stay informed about research and related service approaches.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor and/or Transitional Programs Director.

Graduation from an accredited high school or a GED equivalency. Associate of Arts or BA/BS is preferred.

Experience in social work, youth-oriented programs, or child/youth care worker is preferred. Minimum age of 21 is required.