youth services specialist

Project Harmony

<div>
 Full-time Description
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Who We Are
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Project Harmony exists to provide effective, immediate and sensitive support to child abuse victims and their non-offending family members. Project Harmony is committed to a vision with a focus on one goal: ending the cycle of child abuse and neglect. Project Harmony is one of the largest Child Advocacy Centers in the nation.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 At Project Harmony, we don&rsquo;t just accept difference &ndash; we celebrate it, we support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients and our community. Project Harmony is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national original, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Our Values
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Project Harmony and all employees are committed to creating a culture that is focused on:
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Diversity and Inclusion:
 </strong>
 Respect and embrace diversity and inclusion of all
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Strategic Innovation:
 </strong>
 Lead the field in response to the evolving needs of children and families
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Quality Service:
 </strong>
 Ensure consistent, high-quality service with impactful results, to our families, our partner agencies, the community, and each other
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Collaborative Relationships:
 </strong>
 Build trusted relationships by leading with honesty, integrity, vulnerability, and humility
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Position Description
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference in the life of a child, Project Harmony is looking for you. We are seeking an experienced and committed Missing &amp; Anti-trafficking Youth Services (MATYS) Specialist to join our dynamic and innovative organization. This position focuses primarily on working with youth and young adults (up to 24 yrs.) who are at high risk of sexual exploitation/trafficking and their caregivers. It requires a victim-centered, trauma-informed approach that includes meeting clients in their home and/or other community locations. It is a unique position, requiring close collaboration with local, state and federal law enforcement and prosecutors, child protection, juvenile justice, mental health providers and other community organizations. This position will provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and other support services to this population of youth, young adults, and their families. It requires extensive engagement with client to build a solid, trusting relationship that can be maintained over a longer period of time due to complexity of trafficking and lengthy investigations and prosecution.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Essential Duties And Responsibilities
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Assist in reviewing all police reports from Omaha Police Department involving missing juveniles to determine program eligibility and acceptance
  </li>
  <li>
   Collect information on missing/trafficked youth from child welfare, criminal justice and Project Harmony sites in an effort to coordinate care with child protection, juvenile justice, law enforcement and other community providers serving this population
  </li>
  <li>
   Conduct comprehensive client assessments affecting these individuals and family functioning
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide comprehensive case management services to high-risk youth and/or youth survivors of human trafficking within their homes and other locations in community
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide education and advocacy to reduce barriers or challenges within employment, housing, mental health, physical health and other social service systems
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate with client to create safety plans, community reintegration plans, and reconnection to family or informal support plans
  </li>
  <li>
   Work closely with local, state and/or federal law enforcement agencies throughout trafficking investigation
  </li>
  <li>
   Assist clients with victim impact statements, protection orders, and other related legal matters
  </li>
  <li>
   Prepare youth to testify and attend court hearings to support them through criminal prosecution of their trafficker. Also, be prepared to provide testimony in criminal court regarding your role/services with the trafficking victim
  </li>
  <li>
   Complete all required documentation and follow-up in a timely manner to ensure an effective and coordinated service delivery response
  </li>
  <li>
   Collect statistics and implement quality improvement procedures aligned to best practices
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintain a comprehensive list of community treatment providers and resources for families. Coordinate referrals with other professionals, organizations and agencies within the community
  </li>
  <li>
   Actively participate in consultation, supervision, team meetings and collaboration with other agencies and service providers on behalf of clients
  </li>
  <li>
   Co-facilitate psychoeducational groups for high-risk youth and their caregivers
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure culturally competent services are provided to all families we serve without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, gender or sexual orientation
  </li>
  <li>
   Participate in community engagement and training opportunities in order to educate the community about the Missing and Trafficked Youth Program, dynamics and trends
  </li>
  <li>
   Other duties as assigned by the Director of Missing and Anti-Trafficking Youth Services
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Requirements
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  Qualifications
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  Education
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required in Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice or related field
  </li>
  <li>
   Master's degree preferred
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Experience And Training
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Experience working with high-risk youth/young adults and/or youth/young adult survivors of labor and sex exploitation and/or trafficking preferred
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience working with the criminal justice and child welfare systems is preferred
  </li>
  <li>
   Training in working with children and families impacted by child abuse/neglect
  </li>
  <li>
   Training in crisis intervention, case management (both in-home and community-based) and trauma informed care
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Good working knowledge of community resources and judicial system
  </li>
  <li>
   Knowledge and understanding of family violence, sexual exploitation, human trafficking and the dynamics of child abuse and neglect
  </li>
  <li>
   Knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system
  </li>
  <li>
   Demonstrate communications skills (written, verbal and active listening)
  </li>
  <li>
   Demonstrate understanding of and ability to work with persons of diverse cultural backgrounds
  </li>
  <li>
   Demonstrate strong organizational, time management and decision-making skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Demonstrate problem solving skills, critical thinking and ability to resolve conflicts
  </li>
  <li>
   Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Outlook, etc.)
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to be flexible, adjust to a quickly changing schedule and handle distractions, interruptions and stressful situations
  </li>
  <li>
   High level of professionalism
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong engagement skills and ability to maintain trust with clients over extended service delivery period
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to set limits and appropriate boundaries with clients
  </li>
  <li>
   High level of initiative and energy
  </li>
  <li>
   Must be a self-starter and able to work independently as well as part of a team
  </li>
  <li>
   Exceptional work ethic
  </li>
  <li>
   Must respect and maintain confidentiality
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Other
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Must be willing to work flexible hours and provide on-call coverage nights and weekends on a rotating basis
  </li>
  <li>
   Must submit to a thorough criminal history background check
  </li>
  <li>
   Must have access to a vehicle, possess a valid driver&rsquo;s license and proof of insurance
  </li>
  <li>
   Position involves some travel, primarily within the state
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it.
</div>


Missing and Anti-Trafficking Youth Specialist

Montgomery County Juvenile Court

<p></p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>POSITION DESCRIPTION</b></h3>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Montgomery County Common Pleas Court</b></h3>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Juvenile Division</b></h3><br>
<p></p>
<div><b>
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:</b> Youth Specialist II (Detention Services)</div>
<div></div>
<div><b>FLSA STATUS:</b> Non-Exempt</div>
<div></div>
<div><b>EMPLOYMENT STATUS:</b> Full-time</div>
<div></div>
<div><b>DEPARTMENT:</b> Detention Services</div>
<div></div>
<div><b>REPORTS TO:</b> Youth Specialist Supervisor</div>
<div></div>
<div><b>CIVIL SERVICE STATUS: </b>Unclassified</div>
<div></div>
<div><b>PAY GRADE:</b> A9</div>
<div></div>
<div><b>WORK SCHEDULE:</b> 40 hours per week</div><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS</b></p>
<p>
The facility is a 24-hour; 7 day per week operation therefore employees will be assigned to a work shift, with essential job duties and responsibilities specific to the shift&rsquo;s needs. The work is performed in a detention facility for juvenile offenders, in need of short-term high-impact intervention, pending case disposition. Work involves monitoring, coaching and directing juvenile&rsquo;s behavior and activities. Required to provide coverage for call-ins, high count and any open shift as needed, which could occasionally consist of working a 16-hour shift.</p>
<p><b>
&ldquo;In this position, you are an At-Will Employee serving at the pleasure of the Judge.&rdquo;</b></p>
<p><b>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p>
<p><b><i>
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans With Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.</i></b></p>
<p>
Supervises and monitors youth detained in a detention facility in accordance with established procedures, process and requirements.</p>
<p>
Observes youth behavior and maintains awareness of juvenile&rsquo;s emotional and physical needs. Watches for signs of depression, suicide, disturbances, escape plans and other problems and issues. Maintains group control. Controls noise level, behavior, and diffuse potentially escalating situations through application of verbal and non-verbal deescalating techniques.</p>
<p>
Provides therapeutic environment that promotes accountability and appropriate consequences for delinquent behavior. Exposes youth to adaptive and social skills training, and teaches and mentors responsibility and self-control. Ensures youth attend required educational classes.</p>
<p>
Completes Behavior Observation logs reflecting juvenile&rsquo;s behavior, problems, visitations, confinements, restrictions, interaction with peers, and other issues.</p>
<p>
Maintains and enforces security procedures, and ensures safety and security of both youth and staff. Resolves differences and disagreements among youths, and intervenes in youth altercations. Helps restrain youths and deals with behavior problems as necessary in accordance with prescribed guidelines. Conducts searches of youth and rooms to locate contraband, and conducts night perimeter checks to identify unusual situations and ensure building security.</p>
<p>
Completes incident reports, damage reports, emergency medical reports and other</p>
<p>
records. Recommends discipline and completes juvenile disciplinary reports.</p>
<p>
Conducts group sessions to help establish peer communication and understanding, and to explore alternatives to delinquent behavior. Encourages youth to assume responsibility for actions, and develop self-esteem. Assists youth in dealing with peer and social pressures, and family issues. Guides youth in developing school, home and social skills, and assists in formulating life objectives.</p>
<p>
Maintains communication with &ldquo;ending shift&rdquo; Youth Specialists to discuss youth problems, incidences and other issues to ensure understanding of youth issues and needs, and maintain security.</p>
<p>
Operates vehicle to transport youth to and from hospital, medical appointments, activities, programs and other locations. Escorts youth to school classes.</p>
<p>
Monitors visitation and maintains log reflecting names of visitors, juvenile visited and related information. Observes visitors and monitors physical contact between youth and visitor to maintain facility security. Confers with parents and guardians to provide feedback and solicit information pertaining to youth problems, issues and needs.</p>
<p>
Admits youth to facility. Searches youth for contraband, requires youth to shower, and provides youth with personal necessities. Conducts initial orientation and attitude testing to assess youth&rsquo;s mental, emotional and academic status. Explains facility rules and regulations, and provides juveniles with a handbook to guide behavior and document understanding.</p>
<p>
Provides for youths basic physical needs. Serves and prepares for meals. Provides clothing, bedding, and other necessary items.</p>
<p>
Provides CPR, AED and first aid as necessary, and contacts medical personnel to provide professional medical care in serious emergency situations. Accompanies youth to hospital to maintain security and youth well being.</p>
<p><b>
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p>
<p>
Perform related duties as assigned.</p>
<p><b>
SCOPE OF SUPERVISION</b></p>
<p>
Supervise 1-15 youth in a secure environment.</p>
<p><b>
EQUIPMENT OPERATED</b></p>
<p>
Vehicle, computer, copier, telephone and other standard office equipment; microwave, clothes washer and dryer; laundry cart; general household equipment; gym equipment; TV; DVD player; keys; handcuffs; shackles; mobile radio.</p>
<p><b>
CONTACTS WITH OTHERS</b></p>
<p>
Juveniles; Mental health/CFK staff; youths&rsquo; families; legal guardians; clergy; interns; law enforcement officers; Public Defenders; Prosecutors; Probation &amp; Parole Officers; Judges; Magistrates; Social Workers; counselors &amp; therapists; Doctors; Teachers; Intervention staff; Children Service Workers; volunteers.</p>
<p><b>
CONFIDENTIAL DATA</b></p>
<p>
Juvenile records; juvenile medical records; Court records; educational records; Youth Behavior Logs.</p>
<p><b>
WORKING CONDITIONS</b></p>
<p>
Good general working conditions but with occasional exposure to outside weather conditions when transporting youth or supervising outside activities. Possible exposure to assaults from youth. Possible exposure to blood, urine and other bodily fluids. Job requires employee to make physical contact with youth for the purposes of restraining, transporting, etc.</p>
<p><b>
USUAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS</b></p>
<p><b><i>
The following physical demands are typically exhibited by position incumbents performing this job&rsquo;s essential duties and responsibilities. These physical demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job&rsquo;s essential duties because of an ADA disability.</i></b></p>
<p>
The job duties require an employee to be absent of any limitations, which would impair effective performance. While performing duties of this job, the employee normally must be able to walk through the facility, perform physical labor, and may occasionally have to physically restrain and control persons of varying weights and strengths, for short and prolonged periods. The employee typically traverses up and down stairs, stands for one or two hours at a time, bending, walking and running. The employee may occasionally drag weights up to 175 pounds, and lift heavy objects up to 25 pounds. The employee commonly uses normal visual demands and must normally be able to converse verbally with the youth, visitors, family members, and general public and others, and to hear. The employee may occasionally sit in and operate a vehicle for variable periods of time. The employee is required to provide coverage for call-ins, high count and any open shift, as needed.</p>
<p><b>
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES</b></p>
<p><b>
Knowledge of</b>: facility rules, regulations and policy; laws related to detention operations; basic psychology and human relations; societal &amp; familial issues; group dynamics; crisis intervention process and techniques; counseling techniques; security and safety precautions.</p>
<p><b>
Ability to</b>: apply regulatory requirements to practical situations; empathize with youths&rsquo; problems and serve as role model; post information accurately and legibly to written record; deal and communicate effectively with youth; develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, youth, family members, visitors and general public; maintain confidentiality of confidential and sensitive subject matter; exercise sound judgement in making fair but firm decisions; work in a locked environment.; physically restrain an individual.</p>
<p><b>
Skill in</b>: first aid; CPR; listening; crisis intervention; mediation; verbal and written communication; observation; mediating differences between youth; adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing whole numbers; reading.</p>
<p><b>
QUALIFICATIONS</b></p>
<p>
High School Diploma, GED (or equivalent) or Associate&rsquo;s degree in a related field with 1-3 years experience working with youth. Ability to pass criminal background check.</p>
<p>
Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.</p>
<p><b>
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS</b></p>
<p>
State Motor Vehicle Operator&rsquo;s License.</p>
<p><b>
This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee filling this position, who will be required to follow instructions and perform any duties required by the employee's supervisor or designee.</b></p><p></p><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Experience</b></h4>
Preferred<ul><li>
High School Diploma, GED (or equivalent) or Associate&rsquo;s degree in a related field with 1-3 years experience working with youth. Ability to pass criminal background check.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Education</b></h4>
Required<ul><li>
High School or better</li></ul><p>
Equal Opportunity Employer<br>
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</p></div>

Youth Specialist II (Detention Services)

<p></p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>POSITION DESCRIPTION</b></h3>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Montgomery County Common Pleas Court</b></h3>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Juvenile Division</b></h3>
<div></div>
<div><b>CLASSIFICATION TITLE</b>: Youth Specialist III(Detention Services)</div>
<div><b>FLSA STATUS</b> Non-Exempt</div>
<div><b>EMPLOYMENT STATUS</b> Full-time</div>
<div><b>CIVIL SERVICE STATUS </b>Unclassified</div>
<div><b>DEPARTMENT</b> Detention</div>
<div><b>REPORTS TO</b> Youth Specialist Supervisor</div>
<div><b>PAY GRADE </b>A12</div>
<div><b>WORK SCHEDULE </b>40 hours per week</div><br>
<div></div>
<div></div>
<div><b>DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS</b></div>
<div>Works in a detention facility for troubled youths with negative, destructive and violent behaviors, in need of short-term high-impact intervention pending case disposition. Monitors, coaches and directs juvenile&rsquo;s behavior and activities. The facility is a 24-hour, 7 day per week operation therefore employee will be assigned to a work shift, with essential job duties and responsibilities specific to the shift&rsquo;s needs.</div>
<div></div>
<div><b>&ldquo;In this position, you are an At-Will Employee serving at the pleasure of the Judge.&rdquo;</b></div><br>
<div></div>
<div></div>
<div><b>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></div>
<div>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans With Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.</div>
<div></div>
<div>Supervises and monitors youth detained in a detention facility in accordance with established procedures, process and requirements.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div></div>
<div>Observes youth behavior and maintains awareness of juvenile&rsquo;s emotional and physical needs. Watches for signs of depression, suicide, disturbances, escape plans and other problems and issues. Maintains group control. Controls noise level, behavior, and diffuses potentially escalating situations through application of verbal and non-verbal deescalating techniques.</div>
<div></div>
<div>Provides therapeutic environment that promotes accountability and appropriate consequences for delinquent behavior. Exposes youth to adaptive and social skills training, and teaches and mentors responsibility and self-control. Ensures youth attend required educational classes.</div>
<div></div>
<div>Completes Behavior Observation logs reflecting juvenile&rsquo;s behavior, problems, visitations, confinements, restrictions, interaction with peers, and other issues.</div>
<div></div>
<div>Maintains and enforces security procedures, and ensures safety and security of both youth and staff. Resolves differences and disagreements among youths, and intervenes in youth altercations. Helps restrain youths and deals with behavior problems as necessary in accordance with prescribed guidelines. Conducts searches of youth and rooms to locate contraband, and conducts night perimeter checks to identify unusual situations and ensure building security.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div></div>
<div>Completes incident reports, damage reports, emergency medical reports and other</div>
<div>records. Recommends discipline and completes juvenile disciplinary reports.</div>
<div></div>
<div>Conducts group sessions to help establish peer communication and understanding, and to explore alternatives to delinquent behavior. Encourages youth to assume responsibility for actions, and develop self-esteem. Assists youth in dealing with peer and societal pressures, and familial issues. Guides youth in developing school, home and social skills, and assists in formulating life objectives.</div>
<div></div>
<div>Maintains communication with &ldquo;off-going shift&rdquo; Youth Specialists to discuss youth problems, incidences and other issues to ensure understanding of youth issues and needs, and maintain security.</div>
<div></div>
<div>Operates vehicle to transport youth to and from hospital, medical appointments, activities, programs and other locations. Escorts youth to school classes.</div>
<div></div>
<div>Monitors visitation and maintains log reflecting names of visitors, juvenile visited and related information. Observes visitors and monitors physical contact between youth and visitor to maintain facility security. Confers with parents and guardians to provide feedback and solicit information pertaining to youth problems, issues and needs.</div>
<div></div>
<div>Admits youth to facility. Searches youth for contraband, requires youth to shower, and provides youth with personal necessities. Conducts initial orientation and attitude testing to assess youth&rsquo;s mental, emotional and academic status. Explains facility rules and regulations, and provides juveniles with a handbook to guide behavior and document understanding.</div>
<div></div>
<div>Provides for youths basic physical needs. Serves and prepares for meals. Provides clothing, bedding and other necessary items.</div>
<div></div>
<div>Provides CPR, AED, and first aid as necessary, and contacts medical personnel to provide professional medical care in serious emergency situations. Accompanies youth to hospital to maintain security and youth well-being.</div>
<div></div>
<div><b>OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></div>
<div>Perform other duties as assigned.</div>
<div></div>
<div><b>SCOPE OF SUPERVISION</b></div>
<div>Supervise 1-15 youth in a secure environment.</div>
<div></div>
<div><b>EQUIPMENT OPERATED</b></div>
<div>Vehicle, computer, copier, telephone and other standard office equipment; microwave, clothes washer and dryer; laundry cart; general household equipment; gym equipment; TV; DVD player; keys; handcuffs; shackles; mobile radio.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div></div>
<div><b>CONTACTS WITH OTHERS</b></div>
<div>Juveniles; Mental Health/CFK staff; youths&rsquo; families; legal guardians; clergy; interns; law enforcement officers; Public Defenders; Prosecutors; Probation &amp; Parole Officers; Judges; Magistrates; Social Workers; counselors &amp; therapists; Doctors; Teachers; Intervention staff; Children Service Workers; volunteers.</div>
<div></div>
<div><b>CONFIDENTIAL DATA</b></div>
<div>Juvenile records; juvenile medical records; Court records; educational records; Youth Behavior Logs.</div>
<div></div>
<div><b>WORKING CONDITIONS</b></div>
<div>Good general working conditions but with occasional exposure to outside weather conditions when transporting youth or supervising outside activities. Possible exposure to assaults from youth. Possible exposure to blood, urine and other bodily fluids. Job requires employee to make physical contact with youth for the purposes of restraining, transporting, etc.</div>
<div></div>
<div><b>USUAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS</b></div>
<div></div>
<div>The following physical demands are typically exhibited by position incumbents performing this job&rsquo;s essential duties and responsibilities. These physical demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job&rsquo;s essential duties because of an ADA disability.</div>
<div></div>
<div>While performing duties of this job, the employee normally must be able to walk through the facility, perform light physical labor, and may occasionally have to physically restrain and control persons of varying weights and strengths, for short and prolonged periods. The employee typically traverses up and down stairs, stands for one or two hours at a time, bending, walking and running. The employee may occasionally drag weights up to 175 pounds, and lift heavy objects up to 25 pounds.</div>
<div>The employee commonly uses usual vision demands and must normally be able to converse verbally with the youth, visitors, family members, general public and others, and to hear. The employee may occasionally sit in and operate a vehicle for variable periods of time.</div>
<div></div>
<div><b>REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES</b></div>
<div>Knowledge of: facility rules, regulations and policy; laws related to detention operations; basic psychology and human relations; societal &amp; familial issues; group dynamics; crisis intervention process and techniques; counseling techniques; security and safety precautions.</div>
<div></div>
<div>Ability to: apply regulatory requirements to practical situations; empathize with youths&rsquo; problems and serve as role model; post information accurately and legibly to written record; deal and communicate effectively with youth; develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, youth, family members, visitors and general public; maintain confidentiality of confidential and sensitive subject matter; exercise sound judgement in making fair but firm decisions; work in a locked environment.; physically restrain an individual.</div>
<div></div>
<div>Skill in: first aid; CPR; listening; crisis intervention; mediation; verbal and written communication; observation; mediating differences between youth; adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing whole numbers; reading. Preparing written reports, operation of a computer.</div>
<div></div>
<div><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b></div>
<div>An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a related field, with three years experience working with youth. Ability to pass criminal background check.</div>
<div></div>
<div>Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.</div>
<div></div>
<div><b>LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS</b></div>
<div>State Motor Vehicle Operator&rsquo;s License.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div></div>
<div><b>This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee filling this position, who will be required to follow instructions and perform any duties required by the employee's supervisor or designee.</b></div><p></p><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Experience</b></h4>
Preferred<ul><li>
An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a related field, with three years experience working with youth. Ability to pass criminal background check.
</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education</b></h4>
Required<ul><li>
Bachelors or better in Criminal Justice or related field</li></ul><p>
Equal Opportunity Employer<br>
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</p></div>

Youth Specialist III (Detention Services)

<p></p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>POSITION DESCRIPTION</b></h3>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Montgomery County Common Pleas Court</b></h3>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Juvenile Division</b></h3>
<p><b>
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:</b> Youth Specialist III (CAS)<br>
<b>FLSA STATUS:</b> Non-Exempt
<br>
<b>EMPLOYMENT STATUS:</b> Full-time
<br>
<b>DEPARTMENT:</b> CAS
<br>
<b>REPORTS TO:</b> Youth Specialist Supervisor<br>
<b>PAY GRADE:</b> A12<br>
<b>CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:</b> Unclassified
<br>
<b>WORK SCHEDULE:</b> 40 hours per week shift schedule</p>
<p><b>
DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS</b></p>
<p>
Responsible to provide supervision and manage delinquent youthful offenders in a secure residential correctional/treatment facility; consistent with established program objectives, policies, procedures and generally acceptable practices. This shall be accomplished through active participation and interaction with youth, role modeling, relationship building, teaching, and counseling and by providing reasonable discipline, structure and guidance. This is a twenty-four hour; seven days per week continuous program which requires individuals in this role to work assigned shifts during the weekdays, weekends, and holidays in order to fulfill essential duties and responsibilities.</p>
<p><b>
&ldquo;In this position, you are an At-Will Employee serving at the pleasure of the Judge.&rdquo;</b></p>
<p><b>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p>
<p><b><i>
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans With Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.</i></b></p>
<p>
Supervises and monitors youth detained in a residential corrections facility in accordance with established procedures, process and requirements.</p>
<p>
Maintains and enforces security procedures, and ensures safety and security of both youth and staff. Resolves differences and disagreements among youths, and intervenes in youth altercations. Helps restrain youths and deals with behavior problems as necessary in accordance with prescribed guidelines. Conducts searches of youth and rooms to locate contraband, and conducts night perimeter checks to identify unusual situations and ensure building security.</p>
<p>
Observes youth behavior and maintains awareness of juvenile&rsquo;s emotional and physical needs. Watches for the following: signs of depression, suicide, disturbances, escape plans and other problems and issues. Maintain group control. Controls noise level, behavior, and diffuses potentially escalating situations through application of verbal and non-verbal deescalating techniques.</p>
<p>
Provide therapeutic environment that promotes accountability and appropriate consequences for delinquent behavior. Exposes youth to adaptive and social skills training, and teaches and mentors responsibility and self-control. Ensures youth attend required educational classes.</p>
<p>
Completion of Behavior Observation logs reflecting juvenile&rsquo;s behavior, problems, visitations, isolations, restrictions, interaction with peers, and other issues. Completes incident reports, damage reports, emergency medical reports and other</p>
<p>
records. Recommends discipline and completes juvenile disciplinary reports.</p>
<p>
Conducts group sessions to help establish peer communication and understanding, and to explore alternatives to delinquent behavior. Encourages youth to assume responsibility for actions, and develop self-esteem. Assists youth in dealing with peer and societal pressures, and familial issues. Guides youth in developing school, home and social skills, and assists in formulating life objectives.</p>
<p>
Maintains communication with &ldquo;off-going shift&rdquo; Youth Specialists to discuss youth problems, incidences and other issues to ensure understanding of youth issues and needs, and maintain security.</p>
<p>
Operates vehicle to transport youth to and from hospital, medical appointments, activities, programs and other locations. Escorts youth to school classes.</p>
<p>
Monitors visitation and maintains log reflecting names of visitors, juvenile visited and related information. Observes visitors and monitors physical contact between youth and visitor to maintain facility security. Confers with parents and guardians to provide feedback and solicit information pertaining to youth problems, issues and needs.</p>
<p>
Admits youth to facility. Searches youth for contraband, requires youth to shower, and provides youth with personal necessities. Conducts initial orientation and attitude testing to assess youth&rsquo;s mental, emotional and academic status. Explains facility rules and regulations, and provides juveniles with a handbook to guide behavior and document understanding.</p>
<p>
Provides for youths basic physical needs. Launders clothes, bedding and other items. Folds clothing, blankets, sheets, towels, and other items and returns to proper unit.</p>
<p>
Provides CPR and first aide as necessary, and contacts medical personnel to provide professional medical care in serious emergency situations. Accompanies youth to hospital to maintain security and youth well-being.</p>
<p>
Perform other duties as assigned.</p>
<p><b>
SCOPE OF SUPERVISION</b></p>
<p>
Supervise 10-15 youth in a secure environment.</p>
<p><b>
EQUIPMENT OPERATED</b></p>
<p>
Vehicle, computer, copier, telephone and other standard office equipment; clothes washer and dryer; laundry cart; general household equipment; gym equipment; TV; VCR; keys; handcuffs; shackles; walkie-talkie.</p>
<p><b>
CONTACTS WITH OTHERS</b></p>
<p>
Juveniles; crises care workers; youths&rsquo; families; legal guardians; clergy; interns; law enforcement officers; Public Defenders; Prosecutors; Probation &amp; Parole Officers; Judges; Magistrates; Social Workers; counselors &amp; therapists; Doctors; Teachers; Intervention staff; Children Service Workers; volunteers.</p>
<p><b>
CONFIDENTIAL DATA</b></p>
<p>
Juvenile records; juvenile medical records; Court records; educational records; Youth Behavior Logs.</p>
<p><b>
WORKING CONDITIONS</b></p>
<p>
Good general working conditions but with occasional exposure to outside weather conditions when transporting youth or supervising outside activities. Possible exposure to assaults from youth. Possible exposure to blood, urine and other bodily fluids. Job requires employee to make physical contact with youth for the purposes of restraining, transporting, etc.</p>
<p><b>
USUAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS</b></p>
<p><b><i>
The following physical demands are typically exhibited by position incumbents performing this job&rsquo;s essential duties and responsibilities. These physical demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job&rsquo;s essential duties because of an ADA disability.</i></b></p>
<p>
While performing duties of this job, the employee normally must be able to walk through the facility, perform light physical labor, and may occasionally have to physically restrain and control persons of varying weights and strengths, for short and prolonged periods. The employee typically traverses up and down stairs, stands for one or two hours at a time, bending, walking and running. The employee may occasionally drag weights up to 175 pounds, and lift heavy objects up to 25 pounds.</p>
<p>
The employee commonly uses usual vision demands and must normally be able to converse verbally with the youth, visitors, family members, general public and others, and to hear. The employee may occasionally sit in and operate a vehicle for variable periods of time.</p>
<p><b>
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES</b></p>
<p><b>
Knowledge of</b>: facility rules, regulations and policy; laws related to detention operations; basic psychology and human relations; societal &amp; familial issues; group dynamics; crisis intervention process and techniques; counseling techniques; security and safety precautions.</p>
<p><b>
Ability to</b>: apply regulatory requirements to practical situations; empathize with youths&rsquo; problems and serve as role model; post information accurately and legibly to written record; deal and communicate effectively with youth; develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, youth, family members, visitors and general public; maintain confidentiality of confidential and sensitive subject matter; exercise sound judgement in making fair but firm decisions; work in a locked environment.; physically restrain an individual.</p>
<p><b>
Skill in</b>: first aid; CPR; listening; crisis intervention; mediation; verbal and written communication; observation; mediating differences between youth; adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing whole numbers; reading. Completion of written reports and operation of a computer.</p>
<p><b>
QUALIFICATIONS</b></p>
<p>
An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a related field, with three years experience working with youth. Ability to pass criminal background check.</p>
<p>
Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.</p>
<p><b>
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS</b></p>
<p>
State Motor Vehicle Operator&rsquo;s License.</p>
<p><b>
This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee filling this position, who will be required to follow instructions and perform any duties required by the employee's supervisor or designee.</b></p><p></p><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Experience</b></h4>
Preferred<ul><li>
An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a related field, with three years experience working with youth. Ability to pass criminal background check.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Education</b></h4>
Required<ul><li>
Bachelors or better in Criminal Justice or related field</li></ul><p>
Equal Opportunity Employer<br>
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</p></div>

Youth Specialist III (CAS)

<p></p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>POSITION DESCRIPTION</b></h3>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Montgomery County Common Pleas Court</b></h3>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Juvenile Division</b></h3>
<p><b>
FLSA STATUS</b> Non-Exempt
<br>
<b>EMPLOYMENT STATUS</b> Full-time
<br>
<b>DEPARTMENT</b> CAS
<br>
<b>REPORTS TO</b> Youth Specialist Supervisor<br>
<b>PAY GRADE</b> A9<br>
<b>WORK SCHEDULE</b> 40 hours per week shift schedule</p>
<p><b>
DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS</b></p>
<p>
Responsible to provide supervision and manage delinquent youthful offenders in a secure residential correctional/treatment facility; consistent with established program objectives, policies, procedures and generally acceptable practices. This shall be accomplished through active participation and interaction with youth, role modeling, relationship building, teaching, and counseling and by providing reasonable discipline, structure and guidance. This is a twenty-four hour; seven days per week continuous program which requires individuals in this role to work assigned shifts during the weekdays, weekends, and holidays in order to fulfill essential duties and responsibilities.</p>
<p><b>
&ldquo;In this position, you are an At-Will Employee serving at the pleasure of the Judge.&rdquo;</b></p>
<p><b>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p>
<p><b><i>
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans With Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.</i></b></p>
<p>
Supervises and monitors youth detained in a residential corrections facility in accordance with established procedures, process and requirements.</p>
<p>
Maintains and enforces security procedures, and ensures safety and security of both youth and staff. Resolves differences and disagreements among youths, and intervenes in youth altercations. Helps restrain youths and deals with behavior problems as necessary in accordance with prescribed guidelines. Conducts searches of youth and rooms to locate contraband, and conducts night perimeter checks to identify unusual situations and ensure building security.</p>
<p>
Observes youth behavior and maintains awareness of juvenile&rsquo;s emotional and physical needs. Watches for the following: signs of depression, suicide, disturbances, escape plans and other problems and issues. Maintain group control. Controls noise level, behavior, and diffuses potentially escalating situations through application of verbal and non-verbal deescalating techniques.</p>
<p>
Provide therapeutic environment that promotes accountability and appropriate consequences for delinquent behavior. Exposes youth to adaptive and social skills training, and teaches and mentors responsibility and self-control. Ensures youth attend required educational classes.</p>
<p>
Completion of Behavior Observation logs reflecting juvenile&rsquo;s behavior, problems, visitations, isolations, restrictions, interaction with peers, and other issues. Completes incident reports, damage reports, emergency medical reports and other</p>
<p>
records. Recommends discipline and completes juvenile disciplinary reports.</p>
<p>
Conducts group sessions to help establish peer communication and understanding, and to explore alternatives to delinquent behavior. Encourages youth to assume responsibility for actions, and develop self-esteem. Assists youth in dealing with peer and societal pressures, and familial issues. Guides youth in developing school, home and social skills, and assists in formulating life objectives.</p>
<p>
Maintains communication with &ldquo;off-going shift&rdquo; Youth Specialists to discuss youth problems, incidences and other issues to ensure understanding of youth issues and needs, and maintain security.</p>
<p>
Operates vehicle to transport youth to and from hospital, medical appointments, activities, programs and other locations. Escorts youth to school classes.</p>
<p>
Monitors visitation and maintains log reflecting names of visitors, juvenile visited and related information. Observes visitors and monitors physical contact between youth and visitor to maintain facility security. Confers with parents and guardians to provide feedback and solicit information pertaining to youth problems, issues and needs.</p>
<p>
Admits youth to facility. Searches youth for contraband, requires youth to shower, and provides youth with personal necessities. Conducts initial orientation and attitude testing to assess youth&rsquo;s mental, emotional and academic status. Explains facility rules and regulations, and provides juveniles with a handbook to guide behavior and document understanding.</p>
<p>
Provides for youths basic physical needs. Launders clothes, bedding and other items. Folds clothing, blankets, sheets, towels, and other items and returns to proper unit.</p>
<p>
Provides CPR and first aide as necessary, and contacts medical personnel to provide professional medical care in serious emergency situations. Accompanies youth to hospital to maintain security and youth well-being.</p>
<p>
Perform other duties as assigned.</p>
<p><b>
SCOPE OF SUPERVISION</b></p>
<p>
Supervise 10-15 youth in a secure environment.</p>
<p><b>
EQUIPMENT OPERATED</b></p>
<p>
Vehicle, computer, copier, telephone and other standard office equipment; clothes washer and dryer; laundry cart; general household equipment; gym equipment; TV; VCR; keys; handcuffs; shackles; walkie-talkie.</p>
<p><b>
CONTACTS WITH OTHERS</b></p>
<p>
Juveniles; crises care workers; youths&rsquo; families; legal guardians; clergy; interns; law enforcement officers; Public Defenders; Prosecutors; Probation &amp; Parole Officers; Judges; Magistrates; Social Workers; counselors &amp; therapists; Doctors; Teachers; Intervention staff; Children Service Workers; volunteers.</p>
<p><b>
CONFIDENTIAL DATA</b></p>
<p>
Juvenile records; juvenile medical records; Court records; educational records; Youth Behavior Logs.</p>
<p><b>
WORKING CONDITIONS</b></p>
<p>
Good general working conditions but with occasional exposure to outside weather conditions when transporting youth or supervising outside activities. Possible exposure to assaults from youth. Possible exposure to blood, urine and other bodily fluids. Job requires employee to make physical contact with youth for the purposes of restraining, transporting, etc.</p>
<p><b>
USUAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS</b></p>
<p><b><i>
The following physical demands are typically exhibited by position incumbents performing this job&rsquo;s essential duties and responsibilities. These physical demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job&rsquo;s essential duties because of an ADA disability.</i></b></p>
<p>
While performing duties of this job, the employee normally must be able to walk through the facility, perform light physical labor, and may occasionally have to physically restrain and control persons of varying weights and strengths, for short and prolonged periods. The employee typically traverses up and down stairs, stands for one or two hours at a time, bending, walking and running. The employee may occasionally drag weights up to 175 pounds, and lift heavy objects up to 25 pounds.</p>
<p>
The employee commonly uses usual vision demands and must normally be able to converse verbally with the youth, visitors, family members, general public and others, and to hear. The employee may occasionally sit in and operate a vehicle for variable periods of time.</p>
<p><b>
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES</b></p>
<p><b>
Knowledge of</b>: facility rules, regulations and policy; laws related to detention operations; basic psychology and human relations; societal &amp; familial issues; group dynamics; crisis intervention process and techniques; counseling techniques; security and safety precautions.</p>
<p><b>
Ability to</b>: apply regulatory requirements to practical situations; empathize with youths&rsquo; problems and serve as role model; post information accurately and legibly to written record; deal and communicate effectively with youth; develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, youth, family members, visitors and general public; maintain confidentiality of confidential and sensitive subject matter; exercise sound judgement in making fair but firm decisions; work in a locked environment.; physically restrain an individual.</p>
<p><b>
Skill in</b>: first aid; CPR; listening; crisis intervention; mediation; verbal and written communication; observation; mediating differences between youth; adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing whole numbers; reading. Completion of written reports and operation of a computer.</p>
<p><b>
QUALIFICATIONS</b></p>
<p>
High School diploma or associates degree in human services field and three years experience working with at-risk-youth Preferred. General knowledge of behavior theories and treatment models appropriate to a delinquent population. Knowledge of safety and security practices within an institutional environment. Ability to pass a criminal background check.</p>
<p>
Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.</p>
<p><b>
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS</b></p>
<p>
State Motor Vehicle Operator&rsquo;s License.</p>
<p><b>
This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee filling this position, who will be required to follow instructions and perform any duties required by the employee's supervisor or designee.</b></p><p></p><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Experience</b></h4>
Preferred<ul><li>
High School diploma or associates degree in human services field and three years experience working with at-risk-youth Preferred. General knowledge of behavior theories and treatment models appropriate to a delinquent population. Knowledge of safety and security practices within an institutional environment. Ability to pass a criminal background check.
</li></ul><p>Equal Opportunity Employer<br>
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</p></div>

Youth Specialist II (CAS)

Covenant House International

<div><p>Covenant House California (CHC) is a nonprofit organization that provides sanctuary and support for youth overcoming homelessness, ages 18-24. CHC believes that no young person deserves to be homeless; that every young person in California deserves housing, food, clothing, education, and most importantly, to be loved. CHC provides a full continuum of services to meet the physical, emotional, educational, vocational, and spiritual well-being of young people.</p><p>
CHC&rsquo;s doors are open to youth and staff regardless of their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We believe that youth and team members deserve to be in an environment that is inclusive and affirming; where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and valued and appreciated for who they are. Maintaining a diverse community of youth and staff is key to our ability to achieve our mission most effectively. We are also committed to being a leader in advancing anti-racism, and to promoting opportunities for the free expression of the lived experiences of our youth and staff.</p><p>
We are looking for people who, like us, believe that every young person deserves a place to belong. We think it takes all kinds of people to create diverse solutions to end youth homelessness and we are on a committed journey to build an inclusive and equitable work culture that brings out the best in everyone.</p><p><b>
As this position provides direct care to young people that are 18-24 years old, we require that applicants are at least 25 years old.</b></p><p>
Covenant House California offers an excellent benefits package, (most benefits effective date of hire), including medical, vision, dental, an EAP program, 403b retirement account, and a generous vacation package.</p><br>
<p><b>POSITION SUMMARY:</b></p><p>
Youth Engagement Specialists (YES) are an essential and core position on our residential team. CHC is looking for passionate, qualified Youth Engagement Specialists who are skilled in supporting youth who have experienced homelessness and human trafficking, have experienced trauma identify as LGBTQ+, are gender non-conforming, and/or who often face multiple issues and have complex needs. Youth Engagement Specialists will have knowledge and/or experience utilizing a strengths-based, harm reduction framework, using trauma-informed practices and will value working within a multi-disciplinary team to create a safe inclusive environment for all.</p><p>
All CHC staff work together to facilitate safety and comprehensive programming for youth in our housing programs. Youth Engagement Specialists facilitate the day-to- day operations and duties, provide essential supervision and support, including triage of door and phones, assessing safety, preventing, and managing crises, upholding programmatic policy and procedure, documentation, light cleaning and building maintenance, as well as being a positive adult role model that relentlessly engages with our youth.</p><p>
Overnight shifts are awake, and staff must complete overnight checklist to ensure facility is prepared for next day.</p><p></p><p><b>
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</b></p>
<div>
<ul><li>Build rapport with youth and act as a positive role model and safe adult while maintaining and facilitating healthy boundaries.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Work directly with youth doing triage (i.e., field questions, enquire on needs, clarify the problem, etc.)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Direct supervision of youth on-site, on outings and during meetings and appointments in the community.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provide welcoming, engaging, and professional phone and door coverage to include answering and responding to incoming crisis, business information, resource, and referral inquiries.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Crisis prevention and intervention while adhering to agency protocol for responding, reporting, and seeking support.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Teach basic life skills such as personal hygiene, household cleaning, and interpersonal interactions, in a manner that is compassionate to each youth&rsquo;s situation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Be a proactive and involved team member and encourage youth to participate in activities.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Lead groups and workshops on skill building and healthy choices.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develop knowledge of the current community resources available to youth.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Inspect common areas of the housing program for cleanliness daily.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintain consistent communication with the multidisciplinary team by preparing clear and concise shift notes, logs and critical incident reports.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintain safety awareness of situations and spaces.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Attend trainings, meetings, and supervision check-ins as assigned.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Be timely and present at all scheduled meetings, trainings, and shifts.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Perform day to day operations and duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provide supervision of the program, including oversight and maintenance of the various areas of the facility.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Function as Person in Charge (PIC), as designated.</li></ul>
<ul><li>As needed, collaborate with outreach team to ensure addition of new youth referrals to shelter waitlist and keep waitlist updated with youth communication. This includes documented efforts to locate youth, support them onsite or via phone/email, as well as outreach opportunities in the community as assigned.</li></ul>
</div><p><b>
JOB REQUIREMENTS:</b></p><p><b>
EDUCATION: </b>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred or equivalent experience in residential program. High School Diploma required.</p><p><b>
EXPERIENCE: </b>Minimum of 1-2 years&rsquo; experience working with youth ages 18-24.</p><p><b>
SKILLS: </b>Must be well organized and have strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be computer literate (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) Must be a self-starter and team player with the ability to work with other staff members, youth, vendors, and the community.</p><p><b>
TRANSPORTATION</b>: Must have a valid CA driver&rsquo;s license and good driving record. May need to transport clients/staff if required using agency transportation.</p><p><b>
WORKING CONDITIONS: </b>The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. General business/office/shelter environment. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on occasion, bend, sit and stand for prolonged periods of time. As we are open 24/7, Staff are required to work one weekend day, and holiday work may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work occasionally in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.</p><p><b>
KNOWLEDGE/TRAINING: </b>Has and/or willing to obtain training and knowledge in the following areas: Adolescent Development, Crisis Intervention, Multi-Cultural Awareness, Trauma Informed Care, Harm Reduction, and CPR &amp; FIRST AID.</p><p><b>
SUPERVISORY DUTIES: </b>Not Applicable. This position does not supervise other staff members.</p><p><b>
EQUIPMENT USED: </b>Telephones, handheld two-way communication radio, computers, computer peripherals, and basic word processing, email, and internet programs.</p><p><i><br>
Covenant House California is an equal opportunity employer.</i></p></div>

Youth Engagement Specialists

Not Another Child, Inc

<p><b>Overview:</b></p><p>The Lead Mediation Specialist will oversee the mediation, case management, and conflict resolution services for high-risk youth within the YES (Youth Empowerment and Safety) program. This role involves managing a caseload of up to 15 youth participants, facilitating conflict mediation, developing risk-reduction plans, and connecting youth to necessary resources. The Lead Mediation Specialist will work closely with school administrators, outreach workers, and community partners to ensure a comprehensive and supportive approach to violence prevention.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities: Works with school administrators (Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean, Lead School Safety, etc.) to ensure the program's resources are effectively reaching the population</b> Manages conflicts and offer ongoing mediation services through daily attention and consistent conflict mediation <b>Responsible for maintaining a caseload of up to 15 high-risk participants at any given time</b> Responsible for reporting <b>Assist with in-school structured sessions</b> Assist with Safe Passage</p><p><b>Skills and Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Lived Experiences</li><li>At least <b>3-5 years of experience</b> working with youth, particularly in conflict mediation, crisis intervention, or case management.</li><li>Proven ability to manage a caseload and provide individualized support to high-risk youth.</li><li>Strong understanding of restorative justice practices, positive youth development, and violence prevention strategies.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners.</li><li>Ability to work flexible hours, including afternoons and evenings, to provide safe passage and engage with students outside of school hours.</li><li>Experience with documentation, reporting, and data management.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $25.00 per hour</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Lead Mediation Specialist

Search 10000+ Youth services specialist jobs near you this November. New roles added regularly across leading industries. Apply today.