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About the Role

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. This role works collaboratively with schools, families, community partners, probation departments, and law enforcement to deliver individualized support designed to address stabilization needs, strengthen protective factors, reduce risk behaviors, promote school success, and prevent or reduce justice-system involvement.

Responsibilities

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.
Utilize standardized assessments to identify underlying factors contributing to youth instability and incorporate findings into individualized interventions.
Develop and maintain an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) that addresses stabilization needs and educational re-engagement.
Utilize trauma-informed, strengths-based, restorative, and youth-centered approaches.
Maintain regular contact with participants to monitor progress and address barriers.
Engage parents and caregivers as active participants in the intervention process.
Assist families in navigating educational, behavioral health, juvenile justice, and community support systems.
Connect youth and families to community-based support and services.
Collaborate closely with school administrators, counselors, social workers, and teachers.
Participate in multidisciplinary school meetings and student support planning processes.
Address barriers contributing to chronic absenteeism, school avoidance, disciplinary issues, and academic failure.
Conduct outreach to school districts to increase awareness of program services.
Implement early intervention strategies designed to prevent or reduce juvenile justice involvement.
Work collaboratively with partnered law enforcement to provide mentoring and accountability.
Coordinate with probation departments, family court personnel, and other justice-system partners.
Promote responsible decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Respond to youth and family crises using trauma-informed and non-confrontational approaches.
Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support.
Assess immediate safety risks and take appropriate action.
Complete all required documentation, reports, and administrative tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
Track youth participation, progress, and outcomes.
Prepare reports as required by agency policies or grant funding requirements.
Adhere to all agency policies, procedures, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of client, employee, and organizational information.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Participate in required supervision, staff meetings, training, and professional development activities.
Maintain professional boundaries and conduct consistent with agency values and ethical standards.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

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.
Employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS’s corporate compliance & ethics program.
Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Skills

Trauma-informed care
Adolescent development
Restorative practices
Juvenile justice diversion
Educational engagement strategies
Mentoring
Relationship-building
Crisis intervention
Case management
Communication
Motivational interviewing
De-escalation

Location

Steuben Counties
Livingston Counties

Work Type

Full-Time
35 hours

Experience Level

Relevant years of experience and education will be considered

Education Level

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

Salary/Compensations

$27.00-30.00/hr.

Benefits

Competitive salary
403b retirement plan
Generous time off package
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

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet