Family Specialist - Part Time - Zapata

Job Details

Location:

Zapata, TX 78076. Position Type:
Part Time Regular. Salary Range: $16.00 – $16.00 per hour.

The Family Specialist is responsible for completing assigned daily contact with youth, transporting the youth to and from group counseling and/or recreation activities, and meeting the conditions of the youth’s service plan. The Family Specialist must maintain a flexible work schedule that may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and nights, with a typical schedule from 5:00pm to 10:00pm. The program is primarily home‑based, with all services provided in the home.

The use of a personal vehicle is required.

• Conduct face‑to‑face contacts with youth at various locations for accountability purposes.
• Develop and maintain helping relationships with youth in the program to encourage individual accountability.
• Complete all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Enter data promptly in the Southwest Key Programs database.
• Notify the Case Manager or designee immediately in the event of a youth crisis, suspected illegal activity, or any other youth or program incident.
• Participate in youth daily program activities, including but not limited to group counseling, recreation, and assist with transportation if necessary.
• Review case files to become familiar with youth history.
• Maintain all required trainings and certifications.

• Provide youth advocacy in the areas of health, education, vocation, legal, and family work.
• Provide crisis intervention and administer first aid when necessary.
• Confront clients with problematic behaviors and set limits.
• React to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

High School diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years of experience working with at‑risk youth.

Must have reliable transportation, registration, and maintain state‐mandated car insurance.

Valid state driver’s license and clear driving record.

Clear results from a criminal background check from an appropriate entity.

Must be able to obtain First Aid Certification (CPR). Must be able to verify client’s whereabouts by driving, sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time. Daily use of various office equipment. Bending, stooping, climbing up stairs and lifting up to 15 lbs. are required to complete daily tasks.

This program requires daily contact at various client locations. Work shifts are subject to change. Noise levels vary from mild to moderate. This position may require extended periods of time in an automobile and exposure to prevailing weather conditions.