Youth Development Specialist
Youth Development Specialist
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The Youth Development Specialist works within the Pemberton Township High School and serves the students and families within their district. Responsible for providing youth development/enrichment activities both individually as well as in a group and family setting to adolescents. Responsible for developing and facilitating recreation and special event activities. Will participate in agency Performance Improvement activities/projects as necessary. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the consumers served. Maintain consumer records of service provided in both agency and funding reporting sources. The individual demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the consumer population served. He or she must be able to assess and interpret data about the consumers status in order to identify each consumers needs and provide the appropriate care including age-related care needed by the consumer group.
Located inside Pemberton Township High School the School-Based Youth Services Program provides an array of free services to help students navigate their time in high school while simultaneously gaining skills that help lead to graduation and employment or continuing education.
School Based Youth Services are accessible on site free of charge and are available to all Pemberton Township High School students and their families.
Core services include counseling; violence/pregnancy/drug and alcohol prevention programs; access to health services employment skills development learning support services and family supports.
Hours:
Full Time
Full time benefits include:
- 3.2 weeks of PTO in first year
- Medical vision dental & life insurance benefits
- 403(b) employee participation and employee participation
- 9 Agency-paid holidays
- Advancement opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year
Education/Experience:
Bachelors Degree in the mental health field social work or related field preferred. Experience working individually as well as in a group setting with adolescents. Knowledge of human service referral systems and community agencies. Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with parents school personnel and community agency representatives.
Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
