Youth Specialist

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Harrisonville, MOtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted 24 Days Agojob requisition :
R - 21652
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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

** Youth Specialist
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* Location:

** Harrisonville, MO
** Department:
** Employment Services
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* Employment Type:

** Part-time
** Compensation:** $15 per hour
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* Job Summary:

** Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Youth Specialist, where you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of current and former foster youth.

This role offers the opportunity to empower young individuals to achieve independence and self-sufficiency through tailored support and guidance. We are looking for someone who is dedicated, flexible, and passionate about helping youth navigate their unique challenges. Your skills in communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building will be essential in fostering a supportive environment for our youth.

As a Youth Specialist, you will provide essential services and financial assistance, conducting instructional and support activities based on each youth’s individualized plan goals. You will facilitate the development of skills necessary for successful independent living, including education, vocational training, and daily living skills.
** This position offers…*** ###
** Compensation: $15 per hour*** ###
** Employee Assistance Program** – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
* ** Mileage Reimbursement** – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
* ** Employee Discounts** – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
* ** Workplace Culture** - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Treat all youth, referral sources, stakeholders, and team members with dignity and respect.
* Adhere to all confidentiality, CARF, and contractual standards during provision of services.
* Maintain flexibility in work availability, including evenings and weekends as necessary.
* Develop and maintain a working knowledge related to serving youth and young adults, with specific expertise related to youth in foster care.
* Collaborate with Family Support Teams to create and/or update plans for service using SNAP (strengths, needs, abilities, preferences) principles.
* Assist youth and their Family Support Team to identify obstacles to living independently, obtaining employment, completing education, developing supportive social networks, and participating in recreational activities that need to be addressed in the service planning process.
* Complete all initial Planning Profile and related documentation with youth and the Family Support Team.
* Facilitate development of all required individualized service plans with each youth, to include contributing to the Individualized Action Plan (IAP) created by the Case Manager and Family Support Team.
* Meet with each youth assigned as required by type of services (Chafee, Aftercare, TLSS).
* Provide an active service, directly tied to IAP and service plan goals, each time meeting with youth.
* Establish a supportive, professional relationship with each youth assigned.
* Develop strategies, lessons, and/or curriculum necessary to facilitate achievement of/progress toward youths’ individualized plan goals.
* Assist youth with developing strategies and behaviors related to adult living such as meal planning, grocery shopping, budgeting, auto/lawn care, scheduling, and enhancing overall independence.
* Serve as a community resource specialist for youth, families, and referral sources.
* Assist leadership to maintain and update information related to available community resources beneficial for youth and stakeholders.
* Facilitate mentoring opportunities for youth and assist them to develop a permanent connection with an adult in their community.
* Assist and/or connect youth with resources for obtaining and maintaining employment as desired and defined within their service plan.
* Provide financial information training and support to all youth, to include: checking credit scores,…