Youth Intervention Specialist

Description

As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston builds communities that care for all people. We serve all people seeking help in a safe, welcoming and comforting environment that feels like being home. We proudly employ people from all backgrounds and experiences.

If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of others, join a team that changes lives every day. Be a part of something truly special.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: M-F 35 hours

Salary: $/hr.

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off package and work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field required.

Credentials: Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field preferred.

Experience: Knowledge of trauma-informed care, adolescent development, restorative practices, juvenile justice diversion, and educational engagement strategies. Strong mentoring, relationship-building, crisis intervention, case management, and communication skills. Experience working with at-risk youth, juvenile justice populations, school-based intervention programs, or youth development services. Experience collaborating with schools, probation departments, behavioral health providers, law enforcement, and community organizations. Training or experience in crisis intervention, de-escalation, motivational interviewing, restorative practices, or trauma-informed care.

Knowledge of risk and protective factors associated with youth delinquency, school disengagement, and behavioral health concerns. Commitment to promoting educational success, positive youth development, and justice diversion outcomes. Relevant years of experience and education will be considered

The Youth Intervention Specialist provides trauma-informed intervention, mentoring, advocacy, and educational re-engagement services to youth at risk of juvenile justice involvement in Steuben and Livingston Counties. Working collaboratively with schools, families, community partners, probation departments, and law enforcement, the Youth Intervention Specialist delivers individualized support designed to address stabilization needs, strengthen protective factors, reduce risk behaviors, promote school success, and prevent or reduce justice-system involvement through early intervention, skill development, and coordinated community support.

• Conduct initial intake interviews and eligibility screenings for referred youth and families.
• Obtain informed consent and complete all required enrollment documentation.
• Complete the Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale (CAFAS) at intake and at regular intervals to assess functioning and measure progress.
• Utilize standardized assessments to identify the underlying factors contributing to youth instability, school disengagement, and increased risk of juvenile justice involvement, and incorporate findings into individualized interventions.
• Develop and maintain an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) that addresses stabilization needs, educational re-engagement, and reduction in the likelihood of justice-system involvement.
• Utilize trauma-informed, strengths-based, restorative, and youth-centered approaches to foster resilience and positive development.
• Maintain regular…