Youth Development Specialist - West Hawaii IHI
Job in
Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, 96721, USA
Listing for:
The Salvation Army USA Western Territory
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Youth Development, Community Health
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development, Community Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Department
Family Intervention Services
Position Title
Youth Development Specialist
Program
Imua Kakou Higher, Education Independent Living Skills Program
Location
Kona/West Hawaii
Supervisor
Program Coordinator
FLSA Status
Non‑exempt
General Statement
The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is a spiritual regeneration of all people.
Mission Statement
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.
Job Summary The Youth Development Specialist (YDS) is a full‑time, 40‑hour a week non‑exempt position that provides the 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 West 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.
Unit Mission Statement
"To provide youth with skills for a healthy life, and instill purpose, hope and vision to youth and their families."
Essential Qualifications
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 a 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.Essential Functions
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.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.Orient, 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 Coordinator 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 resources and programs, schools, and similar entities.Attend all staff meetings, training, conferences as required or scheduled.Must be able to carry out and fulfill work duties during assigned work schedule and at work location.Other Functions
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