Youth and Young Adult Advocate
Youth and Young Adult Advocate
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$ 50003 - 53040
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Job Description
Position Description
Department History Overview
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults was founded in 1966 as Harris County Child Welfare to provide support services for the children taken under the wing of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Fifty years later Harris County Resources for Children and Adults still provides this support. But the nowcounty department has expanded services for early prevention intervention and adult services.
Vision:
To better the lives of children and adults in Harris County.
Brief Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Post Transition Service Supervisor the Youth & Young Adult Advocate provides intensive case management services to youth currently and formerly in foster care; between the ages of 16 through 20 years old in a 13county region.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide intensive case management to address current and former foster youths transitional needs by engaging in program intakes case planning selfsufficiency assessments internal/external referrals wraparound meetings and facetoface contact with clients on a consistent basis (minimum of quarterly basis).
Submits referrals to assist youth in acquiring additional transitional services (housing mental health physical health education employment transition coaching (mentorship) etc. and annual events and programs (educational and job training programs and HAY Center events) from internal programs partnering agencies and community resources.
Completes weekly and monthly case management reports as required by the PAL contract and submits to the direct supervisor within a required time frame.
Enters all required documentation in the agency case management database within a required time frame and maintains adequate case files and financial records.
Submits requests for payment for youths who qualify for financial assistance to include senior expenses college preparation expenses bus cards rental assistance utility payments food cards and checks/reimbursements for other approved expenses.
Participates in HAY Center events and Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) statewide and regional activities as required.
Assist with Casey Life Skills assessment and Life Skills Training as needed.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Requirements
Education:
Bachelors degree in Education Psychology Social Work Sociology Criminal Justice or other Behavioral or Social Science field
Experience:
Two 2 years of fulltime paid case management (including case documentation) experience working with youth in a social service setting
Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Licensure:
Reliable transportation with a valid drivers license (Texas) and auto liability insurance.
Must be able to obtain a CPR Certification.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of adolescent/transition age youth stages of development.
Follows written and oral instructions.
Possesses excellent organizational skills.
Must be detailoriented and selfmotivated.
Must interact with all levels of staff.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Problemsolve and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
Works with limited supervision and independently in a fastpaced environment.
Maintains confidentiality.
Interacts and maintains professional working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
Exercises flexibility tact and diplomacy
Ability to drive 15passenger van.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Fulltime Grantfunded
Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. / 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. (Some Saturdays)
Salary:
$50003.20$53040.00(Annually)
Work Location:
3131 Gulf Freeway Houston TX 77003
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Employment Type
Full-Time
