Youth Tracker - PT B

SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAMS INC; Conyers, Athens (GA, GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Key Programs Inc. seeks a Part-Time Youth Tracker to perform daily in-person contacts with youth across Conyers, GA and surrounding areas. The role requires a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and travel to multiple counties, with documentation in JTS and ETO.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, at least 3 months working with youth, a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and minimum of 3 months working with youth or a related field.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license; proof of insurance.
• Clear background check by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.
• Able to pass drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face to face daily contacts with youth at various locations.
• Enter data promptly into JTS and ETO systems.
• Provide youth advocacy in health, education, vocation, legal and family areas.
• Complete required documentation, including discharge information, accurately and timely.

Skills

Face-to-face contacts

Youth engagement

Documentation

Crisis awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

JTS

ETO

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Youth Tracking Services - Conyers & Athens (202058) - Conyers, GA 30012

Position Type: Part Time Regular

Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 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 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 is intends to describe 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.