YOUTH ADVOCATE - PART-TIME - CLINTON COUNTY

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Facilitate programming for youth – Late afternoon and early evenings hours apply
• Supervise youth within the Resource Center
• Promote healthy boundaries and model pro-social and positive character skills
• Effectively contribute to programming from conception to completion
• Transport youth as necessary
• Maintain consistent documentation of youth’s progress within programming
• Attend all team and case management meetings as requested by supervisor
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

• Associate’s Degree or higher with some experience regarding Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, or related field preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, dignity, and respect for all families
• Willingness to promote positive youth development & maintain positive relationships with local businesses, community partners, and local schools
• Moderate understanding of the juvenile justice system and its processes as well as other systems of education, mental health, child welfare, etc.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask & adjust to changing environments
• Maintain effective performance in stressful situations
• Valid driver’s license
• Employment dependent upon the successful passing of a criminal background check