Do you have a passion for youth development? The Youth Development Intervention Program Specialist (Case Manager) conducts youth needs assessment and manages intervention youth cases. The Youth Development Intervention Program Specialist (Case Manager) will work to identify youth resources needed through relationships with the community including education, youth support systems and any other resources needed to support the youth. The Youth Development Intervention Program Specialist (Case Manager) develops supportive relationships with the youth and may provide rides to the youth.
1. Job Summary:
The Youth Support Specialist is responsible for performing and maintaining services and programs that satisfy specific identified needs of youth. The incumbent demonstrates ethical behavior and maintains clear and healthy boundaries with youth while performing all aspects of their designated program.
2. Essential Functions:
Perform all case management functions and responsibilities in a youth focused, culturally competent manner. This includes but is not limited to needs assessment, case planning and management, documentation, etc. Identify, make referrals to, and coordinate necessary and appropriate community resource programs. Establish and maintain working relationships with peers, community and court appointed partners, educators, youth support systems, and resource staff to achieve established program plan goals. Develop and maintain supportive, nurturing, and empowering relationships with youth. May provide work direction to team members, interns and volunteers as needed. Perform administrative duties to support the program as needed.
3. Relationships:
This position reports to the Youth Support Program Manager or Youth Support Program Director who reports to the Program Executive. The incumbent interacts regularly with youth, families, community partners/agencies, educators, volunteers and other YMCA program staff.
4. Qualifications:
Required Bachelor’s Degree in related field (such as Human Services, Social Work, Corrections or Youth Development) or equivalent experience. Minimum of 2 years of experience working in youth development to preferably include case management, working with diverse, low income and at risk youth or related human service experience. Demonstrated professionalism in the areas of time management, communication Ability to effectively problem solve utilizing all resources available. Must be able to work in an independent and self directed manner Experience working with diverse populations Basic computer skills including Microsoft office suite (Word and Excel) Ability to transport youth to meetings and activities, if applicable. Ability to pass a drivers road test for YMCA vehicles and trailers. Upon hire, completion of YMCA provided Motor Vehicle and or Department of Transportation Insurance Training.
Preferred
Multilingual Prior fundraising experience
5. Work Conditions:
Ability to perform a variety of physical activities with program participants which may include but are not limited to walking, standing for long periods of time, running, throwing and lifting up to 50lbs. Ability to travel locally to attend meetings.
6. Additional Notes:
This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from the Branch Executive, Program Executive or YMCA representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association success.
