Senior Youth Specialist
Company: Common Ground
Location: Royal Oak
Posted on: June 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description This position will be expected to work 12:00 am
(midnight) - 8:00 am on Sunday's and Tuesday's. SUMMARY: The Senior
Youth Specialist is an at-will position that reports to the
Assistant Program Manager, RHY. This position will enhance the
services provided in the Sanctuary Basic Center by offering a
trained, contemporary ear to other young people experiencing
challenges. The desired result is to provide every youth in the
program with a mentoring relationship. The Senior Youth Specialist
will be committed to implementing trauma-informed care with a
Positive Youth Development approach, helping youth utilize their
strengths to solve problems, achieve goals, and pursue their
dreams. This position will assist in planning, delivering, and
evaluating direct services to youth and families. This position
will assist the Residential Specialist with providing direct care
services to youth ages 11-17 in a community-based shelter. The
Senior Youth Specialist is responsible for the observation, care,
general cleaning, and safety as well as quality program duties such
as HMIS data input. This position will provide community-based
mentoring to runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth, including youth
survivors of human trafficking and LGBTQ youth. ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS: Individually provide mentoring to youth and their
families with the support and direction of a multi-disciplinary
team Provide individual and group mentoring to the youth Provide
community-based mentoring to runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth,
including survivors of human trafficking and LGBTQ youth Initiate
and sustain mentoring relationship and activities in accordance
with the individual youth's plan of service and personal goals Meet
with and maintain consistent contact with mentees, which includes
at least two (2) in-person meetings per month for up-to 12 months
Engage mentees in activities that will empower them to develop new
skills, build resiliency, and establish healthy relationships
Provide ongoing feedback of mentee's movement toward achievement of
their goals, both to the mentee, program leadership, and to the
mentee's parent(s)/guardian(s) Maintain accurate and timely records
of interactions with mentees including case notes indicating the
mentee's progress, activities engaged with mentee, and resources
with which the mentee is connected Lead by example, which includes
completing tasks thoroughly and on time, successfully implementing
crisis de-escalation techniques with youth in the program and
helping team members when they need support or assistance Model
positive behaviors and lead by example while performing job duties
Be a positive role model for peers and youth participating in
programs Provide aid, assistance, and referrals to youth needing
food, clothing, and shelter Manage the behaviors of the youth be
using interventions such as redirecting and empathetic listening
skills Conduct and ensure that face to face and/or telephone crisis
intervention is available 24/7/365 with appropriate outcome
planning for each caller Document all services provided to youth,
families, and community members Maintain accurate and thorough
written records of HMIS entries, day to day operational activities
including group notes, client, and general log entries, contact
records, etc. Provide all services in keeping with the core values
of the agency, agreed upon program vision and values, agency and
program policies and compliance with contractual and legal
regulations Provide support to Residential Specialists in
completing assigned shift tasks Assist in the development,
implementation, and evaluation of the Youth Specialist program
Coordinate and facilitate substance abuse prevention and education
services in the agency and community, including but not limited to,
facilitating life skills curriculum groups Maintain compliance with
all agency training requirements Overnight Shift: Senior Youth
Specialists primarily assigned to the overnight shift may be exempt
from Mentoring Program and EMPOWER Initiative responsibilities
Comply with attendance and punctuality policies, as well as all
other Common Ground policies and procedures RELATED JOB FUNCTIONS:
Assist in the maintenance of the physical environment for safe
operations in partnership with the Runaway Homeless Youth (RHY)
management team and facilities department Assist in completing
monthly statistics and HMIS data entry Participate in the Empower
Initiative Provide community education and outreach presentations
in compliance with grant requirements Assist in training new
personnel Data entry in coordination with the Assistant Program
Manager Attend all monthly RHY Staff Meetings and Supervision
meetings Perform other job-related duties as assigned SUPERVISION:
None REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF : Trauma
informed principles and values Positive Youth Development
Behavioral management, de-escalation techniques and basic
intervention skills Resources, as well as ability to develop
innovative resources to address needs of individuals Or willingness
to learn the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), and
other computer programs and databases SKILL TO: Type, enter data,
file, and operate office equipment efficiently Demonstrate
excellent interpersonal and communication skills Establish and
maintain effective working relationships with a multi-disciplinary
team Demonstrate proficiency in relevant software and applications
(i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) ABILITY TO:
Relate to a diverse population which includes a variety of age,
economic and educational backgrounds Understand and follow verbal
and written instructions Communicate effectively, both verbally and
in writing Present a positive, professional image to the community
Manage volatile situations in a safe, calm, and caring manner
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma, GED, or
equivalent Valid Michigan driver's license and clean driving record
Experience working with youth preferred ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential duties. Environmental Working
Requirements: Work is done in both an office environment with
exposure to computer screens, as well as in a residential/clinical
environment. Assignments may require work to be done on an
individual basis or in teams with members at various staffing
levels. The work environment is that of a crisis center and may
subject staff to behavioral and medical events that could be
physically hazardous. Other Requirements: The ability to work
various shifts. The agency may in its sole discretion fill this
position on a full-time, part-time, or contingent basis with the
individual best fit to perform the essential functions of the job.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work
performed by employees assigned to the title. Incumbents may be
required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other
than those stated in this specification. Employees in this title
are subject to a background check and a pre-employment physical.
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Keywords: Common Ground, Royal Oak , Senior Youth Specialist, Other , Royal Oak, Michigan
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