Youth Engagement Specialist Day Shift

About the role

The Youth Engagement Specialist will maintain a commitment to the mission and vision of Pivot. Under the direct supervision of Pivot leadership, the Youth Engagement Specialist will adhere to Pivot operational policies and procedures. The Youth Engagement Specialist will promote a supervised and safe environment to youth that is trauma-focused and provides the youth and the community with emotional support. The Youth Engagement Specialist will engage the youth on the 5 domains (Employment, Permanent Connection, Housing, and basic needs, Education and Well-being).

Qualifications

• Applicant must be 21 years of age
• pass an OSBI and DHS criminal background investigation
• not be listed in any Registry of Sexual offenders
• Demonstrate a commitment to the vision, mission, and “spirit” of Pivot
• Demonstrate compliance to confidentiality/ privacy standards required by the agency and law
• Be compassionate, respectful, and Trauma-Informed Care to all Pivot clients, consumers and Pivot staff.
• Demonstrates team skills and respect the diversity and differences of others.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and appearance.
• Basic understanding of adolescent development and behaviors; demonstrate enjoyment of and ability to relate to at-risk youth and exhibit empathy with the joys and pains of others.
• Self-motivation, initiative, sound judgment, and commitment to ongoing learning are essential.
• Must be dependable and able to report to work in a timely manner and work a flexible schedule outside normal business hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Is approachable, builds rapport well, and practices attentive and active listening.
• Supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all.
• Understand and comply with all Agency policies and procedures, including Child Protection Policies
• Ability to address conflict well and manage difficult youth in a supportive and non-threatening manner; able to respond quickly and safely and serve as a settling influence in crisis situations and emergencies.
• Minimum high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Bachelor’s degree or further education in Social Work, Human Services, or Psychology preferred
• Ability to read, understand, analyze and interpret general periodicals, professional journals and government regulations
• Ability to write reports business correspondence and maintain accurate statistical data
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, consumers, employees