Youth Empowerment & Family Services Coordinator

Fathers & Families Support Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Flexible work-life balance

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Fathers & Families Support Center in Missouri seeks a Youth Coordinator to assess and assist fathers in programs, developing individualized self-sufficiency plans to help them engage emotionally and financially with their children.

You will work with the Youth Team, tailor curriculum, set achievable goals, counsel participants, and connect youth to community resources while maintaining case histories and collaborating with schools, courts, and service agencies.

Qualifications

• BSW or BS in Human Services required; MSW preferred.
• Experience with at-risk populations and group facilitation.
• Valid Missouri driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Become acquainted with youth curriculum and tailor it to youth needs.
• Assist with identifying goals, provide personal support and counseling to participants.
• Present educational materials on social issues affecting youth (self-esteem, teen pregnancy, substance abuse, peer pressure, violence).
• Serve as liaison between youths, home, school, family services, courts, and others to resolve issues.
• Collect documentation to maintain case history and reports.
• Develop and maintain community resources to promote self-sufficiency for families.
• Observe parent/child interactions and process abuse/neglect applications as needed.
• Review knowledge of all programs, forms, and grants related to duties.
• Back-up for Director of Youth Services as needed.
• Attend meetings and travel as needed.

Skills

Youth Counseling

Verbal & Written Communication

Team Collaboration

Case Management

NASW Code of Ethics

Education

BSW or BS in Human Services

MSW preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Fathers & Families Support Center in Missouri seeks a Youth Coordinator to assess and assist fathers in programs, developing individualized self-sufficiency plans to help them engage emotionally and financially with their children.

You will work with the Youth Team, tailor curriculum, set achievable goals, counsel participants, and connect youth to community resources while maintaining case histories and collaborating with schools, courts, and service agencies.