Evening Youth Support Specialist (Part-Time)

SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAMS INC; Cotulla (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Key Programs in Cotulla, TX, is seeking a Family Specialist for a home-based program with an evening schedule (5:00 pm to 10:00 pm). The role requires daily youth contact, transportation to activities, and meeting service plan conditions, with potential evenings, weekends, and holidays. Personal vehicle use is required.

The position emphasizes accountability, case management coordination, and completing timely documentation while maintaining necessary trainings and certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years of experience working with at risk youth.
• Must have reliable transportation, registration and maintain state mandated car insurance.
• Valid state driver’s license and clear driving record.
• Clear results from a criminal background check from appropriate entity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face to face contacts with youth at various locations for accountability purposes.
• Develop and maintain helping relationships with youth in the program to encourage individual accountability.
• Complete all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Enter data promptly in Southwest Key Programs database.
• Notify Case Manager or designee immediately in the event of a youth crisis, suspected illegal activity, or any other youth or program incident.
• Participate in youths daily program activities to include but not limited to group counseling, recreation and assist with transportation if necessary.
• Review case files to become familiar with youth history.
• Maintain all required trainings and certifications.
• Provide youth advocacy in the areas of health, education, vocation, legal and family work.
• Provide crisis intervention and administer first aid when necessary.
• Ability to confront clients with problematic behaviors and set limits.
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

Skills

Face to face contacts with youth

Reliable transportation

Clear driving record

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Southwest Key Programs in Cotulla, TX, is seeking a Family Specialist for a home-based program with an evening schedule (5:00 pm to 10:00 pm). The role requires daily youth contact, transportation to activities, and meeting service plan conditions, with potential evenings, weekends, and holidays. Personal vehicle use is required.

The position emphasizes accountability, case management coordination, and completing timely documentation while maintaining necessary trainings and certifications.