Part-Time Field-Based Youth Tracker

Southwest Key Programs; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Key Programs is seeking a Youth Tracker in Marietta, GA. The role requires daily direct contact with youth, managing behaviors, and upholding service plan requirements across a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The position emphasizes youth accountability, thorough documentation, and active data entry into JTS and ETO. Travel nationwide within GA counties is a significant aspect of the job.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and minimum of 3 months working with youth and families or a related field.
• Maintain clean driving record and active driver's license, registration and vehicle insurance.
• Clear criminal background check by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice and drug screen.
• Good verbal and writing skills; ability to assist with goal-oriented casework.
• Ability to manage conflict and perform well in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face to face daily contacts with youth at various locations.
• Manage behaviors through programmatic and individual structure.
• Develop and maintain helping relationship emphasizing youth accountability.
• Complete required documentation, including discharge information, for assigned youth.
• Enter data promptly into JTS and ETO.
• Notify Program Director or designee in youth crisis or incidents.
• Assist and participate in youth activities and on-the-job training of staff.
• Provide crisis intervention and administer first aid when necessary.
• Travel up to 85% to GA counties and be on call as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Conflict management

Crisis intervention

Casework assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Southwest Key Programs is seeking a Youth Tracker in Marietta, GA. The role requires daily direct contact with youth, managing behaviors, and upholding service plan requirements across a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The position emphasizes youth accountability, thorough documentation, and active data entry into JTS and ETO. Travel nationwide within GA counties is a significant aspect of the job.