Community Care Specialist (5877)

Together for Youth; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Together for Youth in Melville, NY seeks a Community Care Specialist to provide intensive one-to-one support to youth and families through education, recreation, and social activities. The role involves supervising, counseling, teaching and coordinating with the care team to connect families with community resources.

The successful candidate will have a High School diploma (Associate’s preferred), at least 1 year working with youth, a valid driver's license, and flexibility for evenings,

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience with youth and families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to youth and families through education, recreation, cultural and social activities.
• Develop individual service plans and participate in family team meetings.
• Advocate for youth with community agencies and link to resources.
• Maintain communication with guardians and foster/biological parents; provide transportation as needed.
• Collaborate with DSS and Mental Health Clinic to improve service delivery.
• Document progress on goals and complete reports in a timely manner.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Oral & written communication

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

The Community Care Specialist provides intensive interaction and support to youth and families in need of extra assistance on a one-to-one basis through recreational, educational, cultural and social activities. The position is responsible for assisting the team with supervising, counseling, teaching and supporting children, families and foster families as needed.

Description

Job Responsibilities

• Provide individual treatment and supportive services to youth and families including but not limited to role modeling in the home and community, assistance with homework and/or participation in related education activities, and others as identified in the treatment plan.
• Participate in development of individual service plans.
• Conduct family team meetings with families to discuss on going decision making process etc.
• Function as an advocate on behalf of youth with community agencies and facilitate linkages of children and families to resources.
• Maintain regular communication with guardians, foster parents, and/or biological parents of youth. Assist with youth supervision and provide transportation to youth and families as needed.
• Collaborate with service providers including but not limited to DSS and Mental Health Clinic to ensure the best service delivery.
• Document status and progress made on all goals including but not limited to; educational, vocational, social/emotional, behavioral and personal matters. Completes all reports in timely manner.

Job Requirements

• Minimum High School diploma required, Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience working with youth and families preferred. Experience working in not for profit preferred.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including various hours, nights, weekends and holidays and on call hours.
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving history to the Agency and a reliable car.
• Travel is required
• Navigating City Public Transportation, may be required, dependent upon region.
• Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse population.
• Skills: organizational and communication skills including attention to detail, oral and written communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.

As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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