What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Support Specialist position at Youth Services System Inc?
The Youth Support Specialist is responsible for promoting awareness of the Regional Youth Services Center services. This position’s focus is to increase accessibility and use of behavioral health and support services available to youth, young adults, and their families. This position will work in collaboration with schools and other youth-serving organizations. The Youth Support Specialist will be trained to assist with initial screening and link individuals to needed services. The Youth Support Specialist will also provide individual and group supportive early intervention and recovery support for youth young adults within schools and the community utilizing evidence-based programs. This employee will ensure compliance with safe work practices and maintain safe environments in compliance with established agency standards, licensing regulations, and generally accepted practices.
Youth Support Specialist Responsibilities
- Provide outreach to youth, young adults, families, community providers, healthcare agencies, schools etc.
- Assist with initial screening.
- Provide individual and group supportive early intervention.
- Provide Peer Recovery Support
- Link consumer to referral/outreach center, assessment/diagnostic services, necessary treatment and support services.
- Assist as a treatment team member.
- Public speaking to promote awareness and accessibility.
- Attend community meetings to promote awareness and accessibility.
- Assist with tracking and reporting performance measures.
- Assist with transportation to improve accessibility.
- Assist with insurance enrollment if necessary.
- Complete all required documentation and grant reporting.
- Attend necessary trainings and meetings.
- Assist with development of brochures and other marketing tools.
- Work in collaboration with all forms of media to promote Regional Youth Services Center.
- Maintain necessary certification/licensure.
- Assist with coordinating community trainings.
Youth Support Specialist Requirements
- Requires Bachelor Degree; social work, psych, etc, human services concentration preferred.
- Previous experience working with intended population required
- Experience with public presentation and marketing preferred
- Good writing and communication skills.
- Valid Drivers License required.
Youth Services System is an EEO/AA Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Wheeling, WV 26003: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17