What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Engagement & Advocacy Outcomes Specialist (CUA 1) position at NORTHEAST TREATMENT CENTER?
Job Details
Description
NET/NCC is seeking a Youth Engagement and Advocacy Outcomes Specialist who will support as a mentor and life skills coach while working with youth, ages 13 to 21 (16-21 for youth to be eligible to participate in the Youth Advisory Council).
Reporting to senior level leadership, this person will facilitate youth advisory council activities, mentoring young people—including group workshops and individual sessions when needed. These activities will take place virtually, on-site, and in the community.
The Outcome Specialist will research, collect data, and create or find programming that will impact the lives of youth serviced through NET/NCC. This (YEA) Outcomes Specialist will support and assist trauma/EBP circles and interventions as well as post-crisis reviews with youth participating in select NET/NCC programs.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or 12 Credits from an accredited college or university with a major in the social work, criminal justice, human services, or related field (Preferred)
- Minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in Child Welfare, Social Services, Juvenile Justice with at least 1 years' experience working with adolescents.
- Strong knowledge related to child welfare, social services, and case-management as it relates to servicing delinquent/dependent children and youth.
- Preparedness to work non-traditional hours when needed based on program needs, including weekends.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Proficient oral and written communication skills to effectively problem-solve.
- Must be a team player, patient, flexible, and can multi-task.
- Knowledge of Child Development and Crisis Intervention is preferred
- Must have valid driver’s license.
Salary : $18 - $19