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| Job ID: 14047343 |
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| Job Title: | YCC Youth Specialist (Full-time, Mon-Fri, 2:00PM-10:00PM) |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: Second (Evening), Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | $20.24 - $23.00 Hourly |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | Associate's Degree |
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| Experience Required: | 24 Months |
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| Required Skills: | Requirements
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
AA degree in related field or equivalent experience working with at-risk youth
BA preferred
Knowledge of the community resources and legal system, particularly the juvenile justice system preferred
Ability to work effectively with and relate to diverse populations
Computer application proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Experience with office equipment, such as photocopier, fax, scanner, etc
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Knowledge of a language spoken by Link clients preferred
Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to pass a driving and criminal background check |
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| Driver's License: | Class A Required |
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| Job Description: |
Description
Mission: The Link works with youth and young families to overcome the impacts of poverty and social injustice. Our 23 programs provide supportive housing, intensive case management services, and skills development to youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness, sex trafficking and/or involvement in the juvenile justice system. The Link prides itself on its innovative, youth-centered, strengths-based programming for youth and families as well as programs that are co-designed, implemented and overseen by youth.
Position Specifics
Hiring Salary Range: $20.24-$23.00/hour based on qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Location: Downtown Minneapolis
Hours/Days: Mon-Fri 2:00PM-10:00PM
Note: This position requires driving. To be able to drive on behalf of The Link, candidates must have a valid driver's license, be able to successfully clear a criminal and motor vehicle background check, and maintain personal insurance at the levels of $100,000 Bodily Injury/Per Person and $300,000 Bodily Injury/Per Accident. Job offer is contingent on having these requirements.
BASIC FUNCTION
Youth Specialists are responsible for providing supervision and referrals for youth at the Youth Connection Center (YCC). YCC serves male and female juveniles ages 10-17 that are picked up by law enforcement officers in Minneapolis for curfew, truancy, and other offenses that do not meet the admission criteria of the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center. YCC operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and provide services for youth entering the center including supervision, assessments, and case management. The goals of services provided at the Youth Connection Center (YCC) are to interrupt patterns of truancy, curfew violations, and other unlawful behaviors in order to divert youth from further involvement with the juvenile justice system.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supervision of youth
Supervises youth at YCC
Ensures YCC is safe and empowering for youth until they can be returned to an appropriate environment
Collects personal belongings including money, cell phones, and jewelry from youth until they are released to their parent or guardian
Provides meaningful educational and enriching opportunities for youth
Ensures security measures are in place and followed
Arranges for youth to be safely returned to the community
Case Management and Youth Advocacy
Interviews and assesses clients to determine problems, resource needs and other factors related to case planning, referring them to community bases services when necessary
Connects clients to community resources and activities
Provides assistance and support to the families of youth in program
Connects parents to parent services
Connects clients to other Link services and volunteers
Gathers relevant information regarding youth brought to YCC
Consults with the parents and guardians about decisions regarding the youth
Reviews violations and laws with parents/guardians regarding offenses that resulted in the youth being brought to YCC
Makes suggestions and discusses ways that future offenses can be avoided
Explains rights and responsibilities to youth and parents/guardians
Notifies parents/guardians about assessments used and informs them of services recommended for youth
Collaborates with other programs and services to ensure youth and families receive appropriate services
Sends written information to parents/guardians
Programming
Develops programming to support youth in positive conflict resolution
Facilitates groups, activities, and projects for youth while at YCC
Relationships
Establishes and maintains relationships with referring agencies, community and government agencies, community members, and schools
Creates safe and supportive relationships with youth and families
Cooperates with representatives of law enforcement and criminal justice agencies
Reporting
Keeps updated records of all interactions with youth, families, and any other contacts made on behalf of the clients
Maintains case files on youth brought to YCC
Completes shift logs and maintains other appropriate records regarding youth served at YCC
Other
Assists in providing training, mentoring, direction and development of less experienced staff, interns and volunteers
Participates in creating and implementing new marketing methods
Shares resourceful information and resources with co-workers.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Preserve the integrity of the programs and agency
Demonstrate commitment to The Link’s mission and vision, and values of equity, diversity and inclusion
Support the overall growth of the agency
Maintain positive and healthy relationship with co-workers and other related parties
Assist where needed as a team player
Create a safe, respectful, and healthy atmosphere and environment where everyone can grow and learn
Participate in special projects as necessary
Attend all meetings and trainings as required
Maintain positive and professional interactions with clients, co-workers, and all parties involved
All other duties as assigned
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