Youth Field Outreach Specialist

Southwest Key Programs; Toccoa (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Key Programs is seeking a Youth Tracker to carry out daily youth contact and advance service plan goals. The role requires a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays, with travel across GA locations.

The position is part-time regular, involving documentation, JTS/ETO data entry, and crisis response when needed. A high school diploma or GED and a clean background check are required, along with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and minimum of 3 months working with youth and families or a related field.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license with current insurance.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face to face daily contacts at various locations with youth assigned.
• Manage behaviors through the use of programmatic and individual structure.
• Develop and maintain helping relationship emphasizing youth accountability.
• Complete required documentation, including discharge information, for assigned youth in an accurate and timely manner.
• Enter data promptly into the Depart of Juvenile Justice’s Juvenile Tracking System (JTS) and Southwest Key Programs database, Efforts to Outcome (ETO).
• Examine case file to become familiar with youth history and keep up to date with information as it is added to file.
• Notify Program Director or designee immediately in the event of a youth crisis, suspected illegal activity or any other youth or program incident.
• Regular and punctual attendance.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Crisis management

Conflict resolution

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Southwest Key Programs is seeking a Youth Tracker to carry out daily youth contact and advance service plan goals. The role requires a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays, with travel across GA locations.

The position is part-time regular, involving documentation, JTS/ETO data entry, and crisis response when needed. A high school diploma or GED and a clean background check are required, along with reliable transportation.