Youth Coordinator

Position Title

Youth Coordinator

Director

Full-Time / Exempt

Youth Team

$45,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Responsible for assessing and assisting fathers participating in the Fathers’ Support Center programs. Develop individual self‑sufficiency plans to help fathers become emotionally involved and financially responsible for their children.

• Become acquainted with youth curriculum and tailor it to meet youths’ needs.
• Assist with identifying achievable goals, addressing barriers, and providing personal support and counsel to participants as they achieve their goals.
• Present educational materials, information, and outlets on social issues faced by youths such as self‑esteem, values, teen pregnancy prevention, substance abuse awareness, peer pressure, and violence prevention.
• Act as liaison between youths, home, school, family services, courts, and others to resolve youth issues and daily life problems.
• Collect documentation from youths and involved entities to maintain case history, records, and reports.
• Develop and maintain a network of community resources and social support systems to assist individuals and their families in achieving self‑sufficiency.
• Observe parent/child interactions and process child‑abuse/neglect applications as needed.
• Review and possess working knowledge of all programs, forms, and grants related to duties.
• Serve as backup for the Director of Youth Services as needed.
• Attend all staff meetings, department meetings, and community fairs; travel as required.

• Knowledge of human behavior, performance, differences, personality, and interests.
• Knowledge of current issues affecting and ability to relate to at‑risk youth.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to utilize agency and community resources to meet goals.
• Organize, present information, work team‑oriented, independently, and multitask.
• Understanding and practice of the NASW code of ethics; familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

• BSW or B.S. in Human Services or related field required; MSW preferred.
• Experience working with at‑risk populations and prior work with group facilitation, individual and family counseling.
• Valid Missouri driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle.

• Competitive pay based on experience; 401(k) plan with 6% employer match.
• 95% Employer‑paid medical with partial payment toward qualified dependent coverage; FSA/HSA options.
• Low‑rate dental and vision coverage; employer‑paid life insurance, STD/LTD and buy‑up options.
• Generous PTO package with 14 paid holidays; flexible work/life balance.
• Discount program, additional voluntary benefits, partial cell phone reimbursement, and paid mileage.
• Annual staff retreat and opportunity to be part of a mission‑driven agency.

This job description does not list all duties of the position. Performance of other duties may be requested, and related duties may be assigned. FFSC may revise this description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment.

Entry level

Full‑time

Other

Individual and Family Services

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