Youth Tracker - PT B

Southwest-Key-Programs; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Key Programs is seeking a Youth Tracker to perform daily face-to-face contacts with youth across multiple locations. The role requires maintaining programmatic structures to manage youth behavior and documenting discharge information accurately and promptly.

The position involves data entry into JTS and ETO, notifying supervisors of incidents, and providing youth advocacy in health, education, and vocational areas. It also requires long travel across GA counties and on-call flexibility.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Good verbal and writing skills.
• Ability to manage conflict and perform well in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face daily contacts with youth at various locations.
• Manage behaviors through programmatic and individual structure.
• Develop helping relationships emphasizing youth accountability.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely, including discharge information.
• Enter data into JTS and ETO systems.
• Notify Program Director of youth crises or incidents.
• Provide staff relief and be available for on-call duties.
• Assist with youth advocacy in health, education, vocation, legal and family work.
• Provide crisis intervention and administer first aid when necessary.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Crisis management

Conflict resolution

Education

High School 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.