Community Youth Development & Prevention Specialist

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory seeks a Youth Development Specialist for the Positive Alternative Learning (PAL) program in Hilo. This non-exempt, full-time role supports at-risk youth and families, supervised by the Program Coordinator of Hilo Prevention services.

Duties include outreach, crisis intervention, case management, and youth programming. Requirements include a BA or AS in human services with related experience, Hawaii driver’s license, TB clearance, CPR/First Aid, and

Qualifications

• BA degree in human services or related field with one year job-related experience, or AS degree with three years job-related experience.
• Valid Hawaii driver’s license.
• Valid TB clearance and pre-employment medical clearance.
• Valid first aid and CPR certification.
• Completed DHS FBI/Criminal history & CAN, and Salvation Army background clearances.
• Driver’s record meeting authorized driving standards of the Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based outreach services to at-risk youth in schools, homes and community settings; connect youth and families to resources and services.
• Provide crisis intervention services as indicated.
• Use a risk-focused prevention approach for intake/assessment, develop service plans, and provide prevention/intervention services.
• Provide case management services and assist youth and families in utilizing community resources.
• Monitor youth’s progress in school, home and community.
• Develop, organize, schedule and supervise group program recreational and craft activities for youths during after school, evenings and weekends, including indoor and outdoor activities.
• Develop and implement skill-building programs to prevent substance use, teen pregnancy and provide life-skills training.
• Ensure program rules and procedures are followed by staff and volunteers.
• Maintain logs of participation and complete required reports to track performance targets and contract requirements.
• Obtain certification to operate a 12-15 passenger van for transportation of youths.
• Maintain professional relationships with workers, clients and staff.
• Participate in agency sponsored programs such as Project Family.
• Maintain documentation on assessments and service activities.
• Attend staff meetings, training, conferences and workshops as scheduled.

Skills

Driver's license

TB clearance

First aid and CPR certification

DHS FBI/Criminal history & CAN clear

Salvation Army background clearances

Salvation Army driving standards

Education

BA degree in human services or related field

AS degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory seeks a Youth Development Specialist for the Positive Alternative Learning (PAL) program in Hilo. This non-exempt, full-time role supports at-risk youth and families, supervised by the Program Coordinator of Hilo Prevention services.

Duties include outreach, crisis intervention, case management, and youth programming. Requirements include a BA or AS in human services with related experience, Hawaii driver’s license, TB clearance, CPR/First Aid, and