Youth Development Specialist - Community Based Outreach; CBO Job Hilo area,Hawaii USA,Social Work

Position: Youth Development Specialist - Community Based Outreach (CBO)

POSITION TITLE:

Youth Development Specialist
-Community Based Outreach (CBO)

DEPARTMENT:
Family Intervention Services - Community Based Residential Services/Safe Place

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Safe Place Coordinator

FLSA STATUS:
Non-exempt

DATE:
September 2024

Job Summary

The Youth Development Specialist (YDS) for the Community Based Outreach services (CBO) provides services to at‑risk youth in the community. The position is a non‑exempt, full‑time regular role under the Safe Place initiative and Community Based Residential Services. The YDS will deliver a broad array of services including intake/assessment, crisis intervention, outreach, case management, counseling, group activities, referrals, and follow‑up services.

The YDS is supervised by the Safe Place Coordinator.

Essential Qualifications

BA degree in human services or related field and one‑year job‑related experience, or A.S. degree in Human Services or related field with three years job‑related experience, or one year experience as Program Assistant with FIS programming, 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 meeting Authorized Driving standards of the Salvation Army.

Essential Functions

Provide community‑based outreach services to at‑risk youth in schools, family settings, and community, connecting youth and families to resources and services and assessing community needs.

Provide crisis intervention services to youth and families.

Perform intake/assessment, develop service plans, and provide appropriate services to youth and families.

Implement group activities for youth with emphasis on life‑skills training such as problem solving, career/employment development, decision‑making, communication skills, and other positive youth development activities.

Provide case management services and assist youth and families to utilize community resources.

Utilize a risk‑focused prevention approach and provide appropriate prevention/intervention services utilizing a Youth Development Strategy.

Monitor youth's progress in school, community, work and home.

Serve as a role model and mentor to youth and family.

Provide individual and family counseling with emphasis on family preservation.

Maintain case records for each client, documenting reason for referral, assessment, service plan and services provided.

Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports on activities, counseling or services.

Attend all staff meetings, training, conferences, workshops as requested or scheduled.

Maintain professional worker/client/staff relationships.

Be available during after hours and weekends to respond to crisis situations as needed.

Support the Safe Spaces initiative, providing services and education to youth and the community.

Provide case management and/or follow‑up care for youth in emergency shelter placement or leaving placement.

Provide transportation for clients as required.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Personal Qualities

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.

Mental Demands

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.
Work within an interdisciplinary team concept; participate in staff training and growth groups.
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 confidentiality.
Maintain regular and punctual work attendance; may require flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands

The position requires sitting; climbing and/or balancing; stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching and/or crawling; standing; walking; manual…