Youth Development Specialist - Hilo Outreach Prevention Programs -Community Based Outreach (CBO)

POSITION TITLE:       Youth Development Specialist

DEPARTMET:             Family Intervention Services – Hilo Outreach/Prevention

RESPONSIBLE TO:     Program Manager

FLSA STATUS:            Non-exempt

DATE:                           June 2024

 

General Statement:  The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is a spiritual regeneration of all people.

 

MISSION STATEMENT:  The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.  Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by love for God.  Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

 

Unit Mission Statement:

"To provide youth with skills for a healthy life, and instill purpose, hope and vision to youth and their families."

 

JOB SUMMARY:   The Youth Development Specialist (YDS)  is a non-exempt full-time regular position under the Hilo Outreach/Prevention programs.   Services provided under the Hilo Outreach/Prevention programs are funded through various government and/or other funding sources to provide those services to youth and families in the community.  The YDS will carry out those services through the essential functions described in this job description.  The YDS is supervised by the Program Manager of the Hilo Outreach/Prevention services.  

 

1. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. BA degree in human service or related field and one-year job-related experience, or A.S. degree in Human Services or related field with three years job related experience, or one year experience as Program Assistant with FIS programming, or combination of education and experience to meet position requirements.
2. Valid Hawaii driver’s license.
3. Valid TB clearance and Pre-Employment Medical Clearance
4. Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
5. DHS FBI/Criminal History & CAN, and Salvation Army background clearances
6. MVR records check, must meet Authorized Driving standards of the Salvation Army

 

1. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide community-based outreach services to at-risk youth in schools, family settings, and community, connect youth and families to resources and services, and work with the respective communities assigned to assess their needs and resources.  These services will be provided in such program areas as positive youth development, truancy prevention and family strengthening, substance abuse prevention, and other similar prevention services.
2. Provide crisis intervention services to youth and families.
3. Perform intake/assessment, develop service plans, and provide appropriate services to youth and families.
4. Implements group activities for youth clients with the emphasis of life skills training such as problem solving, career/employment development, decision-making, communication skills, and similar positive youth development activities.
5. Provide case management services as indicated and assist youth and families to utilize community resources.
6. Utilizing a risk-focused prevention approach and provide appropriate prevention/intervention services utilizing a Youth Development Strategy.
7. Monitor youth’s progress in school, community, work and home.
8. Serve as role model and mentor to youth and family.
9. Provide individual and family counseling as indicated, with emphasis on family preservation. 
10. Maintain case records for each client, documenting reason for referral, assessment, service plan and services provided.
11. Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly/annual reports on activities/counseling or services.
12. Attend all staff meetings, training. Conferences, workshops as requested or scheduled.
13. Maintain professional worker/client/staff relationships.
14. Be available to during after hours and weekends to respond to crisis situations as needed
15. Provide transportation for clients as required.

 

1. OTHER FUNCTIONS:
2. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

1. SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES:
2. Willing to accept and implement The Salvation Army philosophy.
3. Sound judgment, dependability, understanding, firm, caring, organized, high energy
4. Liaison with and knowledge of public service agencies and other community agencies.

 

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Work under stressful conditions
• Interact with others with courtesy and tact
• Relat