Youth Development Specialist - East Hawaii IHI

Department:
Family Intervention Services

Position Title:

Youth Development Specialist

Supervisor:
Program Coordinator

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Date:
Oct 2021

The Youth Development Specialist is a full‑time, 40‑hour per week, non‑exempt position that provides Imua Kakou (IK) Independent Living Skills (ILSP) and Higher Education (HD) services for youths transitioning through the foster care system. The position is based in East Hawai‘i but serves youths on all of Hawai‘i Island primarily through tele‑video technology and other media formats. The YDS performs the essential functions described below and is supervised by the Program Coordinator.

"To provide youth with skills for a healthy life, and instill purpose, hope and vision to youth and their families."

• BA degree in human services or related field and two‑year job‑related experience, or A.S. degree in Human Services or related field with four years job‑related experience, or a combination of education and experience that meets the position requirements.
• Valid Hawai‘i driver’s license.
• Valid TB clearance and pre‑employment medical clearance.
• Valid first aid and CPR certification.
• DHS FBI / Criminal History & CAN, and Salvation Army background clearances.
• MVR records check; must meet Authorized Driving standards of the Salvation Army.

• Provide transitional services for youths and young adults in the areas of education, life skills, and career/employment.
• Provide individualized services on behalf of youths and young adults residing in foster families, specialized independent living homes, transitional supervised living arrangements, or living independently.
• Provide outreach services, assessments, and development of the youth’s individualized independent living plan, and collateral contacts on behalf of a referred youth.
• Prepare progress reports and represent the Agency in court hearings for clients served within the program to comply with contractual requirements.
• Implement Transitional Services / Case Management Standards of Care system.
• Collaborate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Independent Living Skills Program and hire education services.
• Actively participate in the coordination of the Transitional Services Collaboration Team.
• Orientate, train and supervise lower‑classified personnel and volunteers.
• Maintain required documentation and case records of youths and services provided.
• Provide monthly statistical data and prepare quarterly and other reports as required.
• Complete and evaluate the outcomes management system.
• Maintain professional worker/client and staff relationships at all times.
• Obtain agency certification to operate agency vehicles to transport youth to and from activities.
• Assist the Program Manager in improving operational procedures for the assigned program in accordance with assigned contract requirements to achieve outcomes.
• Assist the Program Manager and Program Coordinator with responding to day‑to‑day inquiries of specific program services as required by assigned prevention and outreach contracts (IK).
• Assist the administration in representing the program to the community and in maintaining productive relationships with client‑related agencies, community resources, schools, and similar entities.
• Attend all staff meetings, training, and conferences as required or scheduled.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Willing to accept and implement The Salvation Army philosophy.
• Sound judgment, dependability, understanding, firm, caring, organized, high energy.
• Liaison with and knowledge of public service agencies and other community agencies.

• Work under stressful conditions.
• Interact with others with courtesy and tact.
• Relate to a wide range of people and situations including youth, parents, agency workers, police, school personnel, etc.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team concept; participate in staff training and growth group.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects in an organized and efficient manner.
• Respond to crisis situations in a calm and effective manner.
• Complete projects on schedule.
• Maintain…