Youth Support Specialist: Juvenile Justice & Safety

Southern Arkansas University; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Southern Arkansas University is seeking a Youth Support Specialist to supervise court-placed youth aged 12-20 in New York. This role involves ensuring the safety and emotional well-being of youth in residential facilities. Responsibilities include mentoring youth, participating in their support teams, and assisting them with educational and community transition goals. Candidates with direct care experience and a relevant educational background are encouraged to apply for this demanding and rewarding position that also involves shift work and training requirements.

Qualifikationen

• Two years full-time direct care experience with youth ages 6-21.
• Direct care experience with youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
• Satisfactory completion of the probation period and ability to operate a motor vehicle legally.

Aufgaben

• Supervise court-placed youth in residential facilities.
• Create a professional, healthy, and therapeutic environment.
• Engage with youth confidently under stress.

Kenntnisse

Supervision of youth

Conflict resolution

Relationship building

Mentorship

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Jobbeschreibung

Southern Arkansas University is seeking a Youth Support Specialist to supervise court-placed youth aged 12-20 in New York. This role involves ensuring the safety and emotional well-being of youth in residential facilities. Responsibilities include mentoring youth, participating in their support teams, and assisting them with educational and community transition goals. Candidates with direct care experience and a relevant educational background are encouraged to apply for this demanding and rewarding position that also involves shift work and training requirements.