Youth Support Field Specialist

SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAMS INC; Cornelia (GA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Key Programs Inc. is seeking a Youth Tracker for a part-time, hybrid role serving Habersham County (Cornelia, GA 30531). The position requires daily youth contact, flexible hours, and travel across GA counties with occasional office work.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 3 months of youth work, a clean driving record, and the ability to document activities accurately. Compensated at $15.00 hourly with travel reimbursements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and minimum of 3 months working with youth and families or a related field.
• Clean driving record, active driver's license, vehicle insurance (must be supplied to Program Director before expiration).
• Reliable transportation, registration and maintain state mandated car insurance- and responsible for supplying renewal documents to the Program Director.
• Criminal background check clear by Georgia DJJ.
• Drug screen clear by organization's designated medical facility.
• Good verbal and writing skills.
• Ability to assist with goal oriented casework and crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face to face daily contacts at various locations with youth assigned.
• Manage behaviors through programmatic and individual structure.
• Develop and maintain helping relationship emphasizing youth accountability.
• Complete required documentation for assigned youth in an accurate and timely manner.
• Enter data promptly into the Depart of Juvenile Justice’s Juvenile Tracking System (JTS) and ETO.
• Examine case file to stay updated with youth history and changes.
• Notify Program Director of youth crisis or any incident.
• Assist and participate in coordination of youth activities and groups.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Crisis management

Youth services

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Southwest Key Programs Inc. is seeking a Youth Tracker for a part-time, hybrid role serving Habersham County (Cornelia, GA 30531). The position requires daily youth contact, flexible hours, and travel across GA counties with occasional office work.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 3 months of youth work, a clean driving record, and the ability to document activities accurately. Compensated at $15.00 hourly with travel reimbursements.