Youth Tracker - Hybrid PT

Southwest Key Programs; Toccoa (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Key Programs is seeking a Youth Tracker to perform daily contact with youth and monitor progress on service plans. The role includes flexible hours, emergency response, and data entry in the JTS and ETO systems across multiple GA locations.

The position requires a high school diploma, basic youth work experience, a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel extensively within Georgia. A background check and drug screening are mandatory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 months experience working with youth and families or related field.
• Clear criminal background check by Georgia authorities.
• Clear drug screen.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily face-to-face contacts with youth at various locations.
• Support youth through programmatic and individual structure.
• Document activities and outcomes accurately and timely in JTS and ETO.
• Ensure safety and crisis response as needed.
• Travel up to 85% within GA counties; report to Program Director as required.
• Assist with youth activities and on-the-job training as directed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Crisis management

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary:The Youth Tracker is responsible for completing assigned daily contact with youth, as well as meeting the conditions of the youth’s service plan for assigned caseload. The Youth Tracker must maintain a flexible work schedule that may include working hours other than regular work schedule and evenings, weekends and holidays.Essential Functions: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.Other Functions:Assist and participate in the coordination of youth activities and groups as needed.Provide staff relief as needed; subject to be on call and be available to provide staff assistance.Provide youth advocacy in the areas of health, education, vocation, legal and family work.Assist with on the job training of new staff as directed.Provide crisis intervention and administer first aid when necessary.Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.Qualifications and Requirements:High School Diploma or GED and minimum of 3 months working with youth and families or a related field.Maintain clean driving record, active drivers license, registration and vehicle insurance (must be supplied to Program Director before expiration).Must have reliable transportation, registration and maintain state mandated car insurance- and responsible for supplying renewal documents to the Program Director.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.Physical Demands:Must be able to obtain First Aid Certification (CPR). Must be able to verify client’s whereabouts by driving, sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time. Daily use of various office equipment. Bending, stooping, climbing up stairs and lifting up to 15 lbs. required to complete daily tasks.Work Environment:This is a youth tracking program which requires daily contact at various client locations. Work shifts are subject to change. Noise levels vary from mild to moderate. This position may require extended periods of time in an automobile. Exposed to prevalent weather conditions. This position will require 85% travel to various GA counties (max up to 1 ½ hour one way), and 15% in the office. Staff are required to use their own vehicle for tracking. Travel reimbursement (IRS Mileage Rate) is provided to staff.Compliance Agreement:I have read the above and understand that it is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for performing this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. I understand that reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. I also understand that my job description is subject to change and that this description does not preclude my supervisor's authority to add or change duties or responsibilities.