Lead Youth Tracker - PT

Southwest-Key-Programs; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Key Programs is seeking a Lead Youth Tracker to supervise staff and support youth across multiple locations. You will conduct daily youth contacts, help with GPS unit management, and enter data into JTS and ETO, ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires strong verbal/written skills, a clean driving record, and the ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends when needed. Training and crisis response are key components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of youth work experience.
• Substantial college coursework with 2 years of youth work experience.
• Clean driving record and valid license.
• Criminal background check clearance.
• Reliable transportation.
• Good verbal and writing skills.
• Ability to handle crisis and goal-oriented casework.

Responsibilities

• Supervise program staff and ensure daily contacts by Youth Trackers.
• Maintain trainings and on-the-job training for staff.
• Enter data into JTS and ETO promptly.
• Maintain facility cleanliness, security, and safety.
• Conduct daily face-to-face contacts with youth.
• Assist with GPS unit inventory.
• Notify Program Director of crises or incidents immediately.
• Be on call and provide staff assistance as needed.
• Provide youth advocacy in health, education, vocation, legal and family areas.
• Complete discharge documentation accurately and timely.
• Coordinate and participate in youth activities.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Verbal skills

Written skills

Crisis intervention

First Aid (CPR)

Conflict management

Reliability & punctuality

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year youth work

College coursework + 2 years youth work

Tools

GPS inventory

JTS/ETO data entry

Job description

Job Summary:The Lead Youth Tracker will act as back up for Program Director providing supervision to the program and sharing in the on call responsibilities as needed. The Lead Youth Tracker must maintain a flexible work schedule that may include working hours other than regular work schedule and evenings, weekends and holidays. The Lead Youth Tracker will also be responsible for completing assigned tracks daily.Essential Functions:Assist with supervision of program staff ensuring all daily contacts are made by assigned Youth Trackers.Monitor and ensure staff receives all relevant trainings as well as assisting with on the job training for new staff.Maintain appropriate communications with Program Director and Youth Trackers.Conduct face to face daily contacts at various locations with youth assigned.Assist Program Director with maintenance of global positioning satellites (GPS) unit inventory.Enter data promptly into the Depart of Juvenile Justice’s Juvenile Tracking System (JTS) and Southwest Key Programs database, Efforts to Outcome (ETO).Maintain and monitor cleanliness, security and safety of facility.Develop and maintain helping relationship to motivate youth accountability.Examine case file to become familiar with youth history and keep up to date with information as it is added to file.Complete required documentation, including discharge information, for assigned youth in an accurate and timely manner.Notify Program Director immediately in the event of a youth crisis, suspected illegal activity or any other youth/program incident.Regular and punctual attendance.Other Functions:Provide youth advocacy in the areas of health, education, vocation, legal and family work.Provide crisis intervention and administers first aid when necessary.Provide daily contacts with youth as needed; subject to be on call and be available to provide staff assistance.Assist in coordination and participation in youth activities and groups when needed.Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.Qualifications and Requirements:A combination of one of the following:A Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience working with troubled youth.Substantial completion of college degree plus two years working with youth. Substantial completion is defined as having completed at least half of the coursework to obtain a college degree and enrolled in college.Maintain clean driving record, active drivers license, registration and vehicle insurance (must be supplied to Program Director before expiration).Must have reliable transportation, registration and maintain state mandated car insurance- and responsible for supplying renewal documents to the Program Director.Clear result from a criminal background check by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.Clear drug screen results from the organization’s designated medical facility.Possess good verbal and writing skills.Ability to assist with goal oriented casework.Ability to manage conflict and perform well in crisis situations.Ability to confront clients with problematic behaviors and set limits.Physical Demands:Must be able to obtain First Aid Certification (CPR). Must be able to verify client’s whereabouts by driving, sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time. Daily use of various office equipment. Bending, stooping, climbing up stairs and lifting up to 15 lbs. required to complete daily tasks.Work Environment:This is a youth tracking program which requires daily contact at various client locations. Work shifts are subject to change. Noise levels vary from mild to moderate. This position may require extended periods of time in an automobile. Exposed to prevalent weather conditions.Compliance Agreement:I have read the above and understand that it is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for performing this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. I understand that reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. I also understand that my job description is subject to change and that this description does not preclude my supervisor's authority to add or change duties or responsibilities.