This individual will assist in the planning, implementation, evaluation and delivery of one of the agency's off-site Youth Development programs. They will work within the areas of academic and enrichment programming, social emotional support and case management. This position regularly works 35.00 hrs. a week.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide on-going case management services and support to assigned program participants, and families as needed through the following activities but not limited to:
1. Maintain an active caseload of 25 students throughout the school year
2. Collect relevant program data and compile required program reports by due date
3. Maintenance of youth case records and notes in a timely manner in the data system including personal information, individual service plans and report card grades
4. Maintain regular family/parent contacts, i.e. phone, email, text, face to face
5. Provide daily check-ins with all students
6. Facilitation and planning of weekly groups to support student’s academic and social emotional needs.
7. Provide push-in consultation services to classroom teachers to support the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans.
8. Attend Agency, school staff, SIT and team(grade) meetings, as required
9. Pick up and transport any necessary equipment, food, and supplies as requested by program supervisor
10. Occasional evenings and/or weekends may be required
11. Employees will be required to follow any job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by supervisor
Education Requirements
• Associates degree (preferred) in Human services or related field.
Previous Experience Requirement
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience with a special emphasis on youth development and prevention programming in youth development work ages 8 to 16.
Knowledge and Skills Needed to Perform Effectively in this Position
• Word-processing and database proficiency
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with community resources
Additional Requirements
• Incumbents in this position will be expected to work up to 40 hours per week as job requirements and school calendars dictate.
• PTO needs to coincide with times when students and programming are not in session, adhering to the School Services PTO Policy.
• Maintains effective professional relationships with school staff, other service providers and community members.
• Recognizes and values diversity within the work environment. Be an effective team player, value and be respectful of individual differences.
• Conduct yourself ethically, honestly and with integrity
• Must be fingerprinted to be submitted for criminal background checks
• Access to a daily reliable transportation
• NYS valid driver’s license (site/position dependent) vehicle with 100,000/300,000 auto insurance liability limits to meet requirements of job description including but not limited to;
Daily travel between agency’s main office and program sites as required to accommodate schedules of designated schools
Obtainment and transport of supplies and equipment
Physical Dimensions (Job-related physical abilities an individual needs to possess in order to perform the job in a satisfactory manner)
• Regular walking, driving, and the ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals with disabilities
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Note: This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the program. This document does not constitute a contract of employment, implied or otherwise. Employment remains “at-will.”
Contact Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Compensation details: 24-29 Hourly Wage
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