Youth Services Coordinator

Youth Services Coordinator

Summary:

The Youth Services Coordinator will provide day-to-day case management and coordination of the Teen Court and Community Service & Restitution Program for at risk youth.

20 Hours (Part-Time)

Specific position duties and responsibilities:

Community Service & Restitution/ Teen Court Programs

• Client/parent/guardian intake for clients who are referred or court ordered
• All documentation associated with the programs including case files, database management, assessments, updates for referring Juvenile Court Counselor, and court reports
• Establish and monitor community service worksite while maintaining compliance with program standards, local, state and federal laws and monitor restitution payments
• Recruit and train program volunteers, interns, and worksites
• Build and maintain relationships with partner agencies, community, schools, etc.
• Follow up with referrals and completions to monitor progress
• Communication on a regular basis with parents/guardians, schools, local law enforcement and Juvenile Court Counselors
• Tracking community service hours
• Program presentations
• Educational seminars
• Transport clients in agency vehicles
• Any additional duties as assigned by supervisor

General Agency Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete all required training
• Participates in agency outreach and fundraising events
• Demonstrates a willingness to assist in other agency programs as needed
• Acts as custodian and demonstrates responsible and ethical use of agency property and facilities
• Displays sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
• Strive to embody the agency’s Code of Ethics while working toward the agency’s Mission
• Learns and demonstrates Agency Wide Competencies including the areas of consumer and community relationships, continuous individual and agency-wide improvement, vision and purpose, respect and teamwork and positive leadership
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, Education or related area (Juvenile Justice, Social Services, Child Welfare, Health Services)
• 2-3 years of experience working with at risk youth or Juvenile Justice involved.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of county, state, and federal policies, statutes and laws regarding juvenile justice, confidentiality, and child labor laws
• Ability to work in diverse locations, indoor and outdoor worksites
• Ability to supervise work of juveniles, volunteers, and interns
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form
• Strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Word
• Knowledge of child development and effective parenting techniques
• Knowledge of community resources

Other Requirements:

• Valid North Carolina driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Proof of current and valid car insurance
• Acceptable background reports
• Negative drug screen results

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person