Description

Youth & Family Services in El Reno, OK is in need of a Youth Development Specialist to work in our Intergenerational/Independent Living Program. This program assists young adults ages 18-22 transitioning out of shelters/homelessness and leads them down the path of being successful young adults living independently. YFS is a fast-growing nonprofit organization who works to provide support for children, youth, and families in our community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

        Assist client with goals and implement service plan.     

        Maintain accurate and confidential case files on each client; including progress notes, service plan and assessment forms.

        Provide youth advocacy, tutoring, case management and assist with educational and vocational counseling.

        Attend staff meetings of agency as directed.

        Facilitate/Assist with education groups as requested. 

        Make available, in a timely manner, to data entry personnel, appropriate forms and records needed to compile agency reports and statistics. 

        Be civic minded in your community catchment area. Be willing to speak to groups of community members in reference to specific areas of concern for youth and families.

        Attend seminars and workshops as required or as available.  Stay informed about research and related service approaches.

        Perform other duties as directed by supervisor and/or Transitional Programs Director.

Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited high school or a GED equivalency.  Associate of Arts or BA/BS is preferred. 

EPERIENCE: Experience in social work, youth-oriented programs, or child/youth care worker is preferred.  Minimum age of 21 is required.