Youth Development Coordinator
Company: Jewish Family & Children's Service
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
The Youth Development Coordinator assists vulnerable CPS Foster
Care Youth, ages 14-21, involved in the Workforce Investment Act
(WIA) program and those involved in the Behavioral Health system,
with gaining necessary skills, resources and supports for
self-sufficiency and independent living as they make the transition
to adulthood. - -Will use strengths-based youth development
principles and provide a unique, holistic approach to address needs
related to all life domains, with primary focus on employment and
education. Barriers to youth goals will be approached with high
expectations, creativity, caring and support. Connections will be
made with natural, informal supports and community resources. - -
-Provides the primary link, and coordination of support and
services, between the youth and other entities involved such as CPS
Case Managers, behavioral health treatment providers, housing
providers, and others. Coordination will -also occur regularly with
the program's Education Coordinator and Job Training & Development
Specialist regarding the youth's employment and educational goals,
strengths, skills, needs, accommodations and other
resources/linkages that are needed to promote academic, social, and
employment growth. - -
Responsibilities:
Provide direct service to the youth at 50% productivity target
including assessment, skill building, and coordination of care. -
Engages formal and informal resources to promote successful
transition into adulthood. Conducts work living skill workshops,
and assists in determining needs necessary for youth to pursue
reach self-sufficiency. - Assists youth in securing needed
documentation (birth certificates, social security cards, etc---)
and benefits such as Medicaid, SSI, food stamps, etc---Communicates
directly and regularly with other team members, and outside
agencies and services, regarding Youth needs and progress in order
to ensure coordinated services that best meet the youth's
needs.Complete client record documentation professionally, on-time,
using the Agency's electronic medical record system and the AZ Job
Connection (AJC) system. -
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in social work, education, psychology, or related
field preferred; or AA degree with 2 years working with youth with
behavioral health and/or learning challenges. -Experience working
with CPS youth a plus. - Bi-lingual bi-cultural a plus. Ability to
be flexible as specific tasks will change with the evolution of the
program. Acceptance of individual differences in people. - -
-Awareness of one's capabilities and limitations. Able to work
independently on specific assignments. Must have a valid driver's
license and proof of car insurance. - Must have dependable
transportation. - The vehicle must have appropriate passenger
restraint systems and be properly maintained. - Must be able to
clear fingerprinting for Arizona statutes.
Keywords: Jewish Family & Children's Service, Phoenix , Youth Development Coordinator, Other , Phoenix, Arizona
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