Youth Support Specialist

About the role

You will provide case management services and support the Independent Living Program clients, and work in a trauma-informed, therapeutic environment to promote physical, mental, and behavioral health to clients according to the support plan developed. The Youth Support Specialist will collaborate within the agency to provide wraparound services to help clients develop necessary life skills with the end goal of self-sufficiency. This is a hybrid role with 20% remote work.

Responsibilities

• Conducts an initial client assessment to determine opportunities, needs, and required services.
• Develops support plan with client that center Wraparound services.
• Implement both agency and individual behavior support practices utilizing appropriate trauma-sensitive techniques to monitor, assess, and document incidents and client status.
• Assists clients with obtaining and maintaining employment, education, household management, financial literacy, healthy social skills, accessing community resources, and other necessary life skills.
• Maintains client records, and accurate and timely documentation.
• Coordinates intakes with state agency personnel and participates in client intakes and support meetings; collaborates with community partners involved in client care as necessary.
• Responsible for transporting residents by agency vehicle in accordance with state and agency transportation policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year’s experience working with children and/or adolescents required.
• Must be able to work weekends and on call as needed.
• Statewide travel is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and time-management skills.
• Basic computer skills required; knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• Ability to communicate and effectively interact with a diverse population.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Must have valid driver's license, auto insurance and car registration.
• Must authorize Child & Family to complete a motor vehicle records check.
• The ideal candidate will be required to meet all background checks and medical clearances required for the position.

Physical Requirements

Direct Service Staff: This position requires time sitting, standing, walking, driving, carrying and lifting up to 25lbs. This role also requires operating desktop, laptop and/or cell phone, and communicating with colleagues.