YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST Evening Shift

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
• Comply with confidentiality/privacy standards required by agency and law
• Show compassion, respect and Trauma Informed Care to all Pivot clients, consumers and Pivot staff
• Display team skills and respect the diversity and differences of others
• Show professional conduct and appearance
• Have a basic understanding of adolescent development and behaviors
• Enjoy and be able to relate to at-risk youth and exhibit empathy with the joys and pains of others
• Be self-motivated, have initiative, sound judgment, and commit to ongoing learning
• 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
• Be approachable, build rapport well, and practice attentive and active listening
• Support equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all
• Understand and comply with all Agency policies and procedures, including Child Protection Policies
• Have a minimum high school diploma or a GED certificate, a Bachelor’s degree or further education in Social Work, Human Services, or Psychology preferred
• Read, understand, analyze and interpret general periodicals, professional journals and government regulations
• Write reports, business correspondence, and maintain accurate statistical data
• Present information and respond to questions from clients, consumers, employees, management and general public
• Perform basic high school mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions and decimals, percentage, rates and averages)
• Interpret graphs and statistical data
• Basic data entry and typing, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Requirements

• Crisis Intervention Training
• Possess and produce a valid Oklahoma Drivers License and current vehicle insurance verification
• Be current and or willing to become certified in CPR, First Aid and Agency Health and Safety procedures