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About the Role
The Family Specialist is responsible for completing assigned daily contact with youth, transporting them to and from group counseling and/or recreation activities, and meeting the conditions of their service plan. This role requires a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with typical work hours from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Services are primarily home-based, and the use of a personal vehicle is required.
Responsibilities
- Conduct face-to-face contacts with youth at various locations for accountability.
- Develop and maintain helping relationships with youth to encourage accountability.
- Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Enter data promptly in the Southwest Key Programs database.
- Notify Case Manager or designee immediately of any youth crisis, suspected illegal activity, or other incidents.
- Participate in youths' daily program activities, including group counseling and recreation.
- Assist with transportation for youth activities as necessary.
- Review case files to become familiar with youth history.
- Maintain all required trainings and certifications.
- Provide youth advocacy in 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.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- At least two years of experience working with at-risk youth.
- Reliable transportation, registration, and state-mandated car insurance.
- Valid state driver's license and clear driving record.
- Clear results from a criminal background check.
- Ability to obtain First Aid Certification (CPR).
- Ability to verify client's whereabouts by driving, sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods.
- Daily use of various office equipment.
- Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and lift up to 15 lbs.
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- First aid administration
Location
- Goshen, NY
Work Type
- Part Time Regular
- Home-based services
- Requires use of personal vehicle
Experience Level
- 2 years of experience working with at-risk youth
Education Level
- High School diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $21.42 - $21.42 Hourly
About the Company
- Southwest Key Programs database