Youth Development Specialist - East Hawaii IHI

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Family Intervention Services

Youth Development Specialist

Imua Kakou Higher, Education Independent Living Skills Program

Program Coordinator

Non-exempt

Oct 2021

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is a spiritual regeneration of all people.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Youth Development Specialist (YDS), is a Full time 40 hours a week non-exempt position, that provides Imua Kakou (IK) Independent Living Skills program (ILSP) and Higher Education (HD) services for youth transitioning through the foster care system. The position is based out of East Hawaii but provides services to youths throughout the entire Hawaii Island, primarily through tele video technology and other media formats.

The YDS performs the essential functions as indicated in this job description 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 service 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 combination of education and experience to meet position requirements.
• Valid Hawaii 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 in or on behalf of youths and young adults residing in a foster family home, specialized independent living home, transitional supervised living arrangement, or living independently.
• Provide outreach services, assessments and development of the youth’s and young adult’s individualized independent living plan, collateral contacts on behalf of a youth referred to or participating in the program.
• Prepares progress reports and represents 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.
• Collaborates 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 service(s) as required by assigned prevention and outreach contracts (IK).
• Assist the administration in representing the program to the community and to maintain productive relationships with all client related agencies, community…