Youth Direct Service Provider

Our Journey Foundation Inc; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Our Journey Foundation Inc in Palm Bay, Florida is looking for a Youth Direct Service Provider to provide direct support to youth through individual and group activities. Responsibilities include counseling, crisis intervention, and collaborating with team members and families.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience working with youth, and strong communication skills. This full-time position demands emotional resilience and the ability to foster positive relationships. Benefits include health insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth in a group setting, such as in schools, camps, or community programs.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• 21 hours Pre-Service training.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, mentoring, and counseling to youth, helping them address emotional, behavioral, and social challenges.
• Assist in creating individual plans for young people, tracking progress, and ensuring their needs are met.
• Respond to and manage crisis situations, providing immediate support and stabilization for youth in distress.
• Lead or support activities, workshops, or events to promote skill-building, teamwork, and personal development among youth.
• Advocate for the needs and rights of youth within the community.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively in teams and independently

Patience, empathy, and a non-judgmental attitude

Crisis management and conflict resolution abilities

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, education, or a related field

Job description

Benefits

Health insurance

Job Title

Youth Direct Service Provider

Reports To

Program Director/Executive Admin Assistant

Job Summary

The Youth Direct Service Worker provides direct support to youth by facilitating individual and group activities, offering counseling, guidance, and building positive relationships. The worker will assist in promoting the emotional, physical, and social development of youth in various settings, such as residential programs, schools, community organizations, or recreational centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Adheres to licensing requirements and successfully pass all inspections of the home.
• Assists with intake process.
• Assists in developing and carrying out of the child’s treatment plan.
• Completes incident reports in an accurate and in a timely manner.
• Safely transports children to various locations.
• Plans, attends, and transports children to recreational activities.
• Maintains cleanliness of the house, premises, and vehicle.
• Cook/Prepare food that is on the menu.
• Conducts monthly fire drills.
• Utilizes the point system and submits point sheet to supervisor weekly.
• Maintains client confidentiality.
• Helps with homework, study time, and general life skills.
• Completes additional duties assigned by the manager.
• Youth Support: Provide guidance, mentoring, and counseling to youth, helping them address emotional, behavioral, and social challenges.
• Case Management: Assist in creating individual plans for young people, tracking progress, and ensuring their needs are met (educational, behavioral, or developmental).
• Crisis Intervention: Respond to and manage crisis situations, providing immediate support and stabilization for youth in distress.
• Program Facilitation: Lead or support activities, workshops, or events to promote skill-building, teamwork, and personal development among youth.
• Collaboration: Work with other team members, social workers, educators, and families to ensure consistent support and progress for each youth.
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed, confidential records of interactions, interventions, and progress for each youth, following all legal and ethical guidelines.
• Advocacy: Advocate for the needs and rights of youth within the community and work to ensure they have access to resources and opportunities.
• Safety and Supervision: Ensure the safety and well-being of all youth in your care, monitoring their behavior and providing a safe, structured environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required; some positions may require a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, education, or a related field.
• Experience: Experience working with youth in a group setting, such as in schools, camps, or community programs, is often required.
• Skills:
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in teams and independently.
  • Patience, empathy, and a non-judgmental attitude.
  • Crisis management and conflict resolution abilities.
• Certification:
  • First Aid and CPR certification.
  • 21 hours Pre-Service training

This position requires a combination of emotional resilience, problem-solving skills, and the ability to foster positive relationships with youth.