- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social sciences, counseling, restorative or juvenile justice, behavioral sciences, criminal justice, or a closely related field; OR
- An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
- PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
- Assesses youth using the designated risk/needs/strength assessment tools.
- Develops, tracks, and revises customized care plans for youth.
- Communicates with justice-involved youth about their thought processes, actions, and challenges to provide insight into responsible behaviors and attitudes and provides guidance in social and emotional growth that elicit a genuine desire to change behaviors.
- Collaborates with a youth's caregivers (including extended family, teachers, coaches etc.) to successfully create and implement customized care plans.
- Ensures the effective implementation of the customized plan.
- Coordinates regular check-in meetings to monitor progress.
- Becomes an expert in local Youth Development landscape.
- Reviews relevant reports, notes, and data to get ahead of looming pitfalls.
- Empowers the youth and caregivers as advocates during the process.
- Provides excellent support to youth and caregivers while on your caseload.
- Performs other related duties as required and directed.
- Ability to comprehend, interpret and effectively implement strategies aligned with emerging trends in youth development.
- Ability to communicate complex challenges with compassion.
- Knowledge of basic progress reports.
- Ability to build relationships with children and caregivers.
- Excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills, strong negotiating and analytical/problem solving skills.
- Proficient knowledge of computer/laptop/tablet and various web-based applications that support daily job functions.
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Youth Development Specialist - Memphis, United States - Shelby County, TN
Description
Position Summary
The YDS develops effective relationships with justice-involved youth and their caregivers to help address challenges and provide positive guidance toward behavior changes.
This position involves a willingness to work with a diverse population, along with a driving desire to make a difference in the lives of youth and families by providing direct services that emphasize active leadership, coaching, crisis intervention, and positive role-modeling.
Pay Grade: 48Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education
Minimum Qualifications
100% -•Two (2) years of experience in the care, development, or personal guidance of adolescents or adults in a human services or social services program, law enforcement or correctional program, or an educational, community, or military organization; AND
KSA's -•Excellent customer service skills.
This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties.
Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
