Youth Tracker - PT A

Southwest Key Programs; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement (IRS Mileage Rate)

Job summary

Southwest Key Programs is seeking a part-time Youth Tracker based in Savannah, GA. The role includes daily contacts with youth and maintaining a flexible work schedule, which may involve evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualified candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, good communication skills, and must pass a background check. This position requires travel within Georgia, with travel reimbursement offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months working with youth and families.
• Must maintain a clean driving record and have reliable transportation.
• Clear results from a criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face to face daily contacts at various locations with youth assigned.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.
• Notify Program Director in the event of a youth crisis.

Skills

Good verbal and writing skills

Ability to manage conflict

Ability to assist with goal-oriented casework

Ability to confront problematic behaviors

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Savannah, GA 31406

Position Type: Part Time Regular

Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly

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 1/2 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.