Service Area: Youth and Workforce Development Services

　　Supervises: N/A

　　Employment Status: Regular Full Time

　　FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

　　JOB SUMMARY: YDS serves as primary youth contact and coordinates services, monitors progress, and initiates service adjustments as needed. In addition, YDS works with youth to design and adhere to Individual Success Plan (ISP) with customized dosage based on youth need and skill levels, to address barriers and stabilize basic needs, including mental health, housing, etc., helping them to navigate internal and external OPP offerings in youth development, education, and employment.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Works with youth in building a trusting relationship that yields outcomes in Competence, Confidence, and Connection using relentless engagementFacilitates and Utilizes TEB Skills, (Thoughts, Emotions and Behaviors), with youth by promoting responsible healthy habits and instilling critical thinking in decision-makingMonitors young persons progress through data with timely and accurate data entry and by evaluating/interpreting data and sharing it with youth in order to make positive decisions and course correct as neededDevelop leadership, teamwork and self-advocacy skills with youth by encouraging the development of positive relationships and assisting them in the development of self-advocacy skills, initiative and accountabilityRegularly engages youth through the following venues: face-to-face contacts, home visits, site visits, telephone, social networking, e-mail etc.Weekly client contact, including at least two meaningful solution-focused meetings per month, that help youth achieve target outcomes by reviewing their ISPIdentify and connect youth with appropriate community resourcesParticipates in agency-wide training on fund development and role as an OPP ambassador.Handle any appropriate responsibilities and functions as assigned by supervisor and/or directorTravel RequiredAttendance RequiredRequirementsAssociates degree in human services, (i.e. Social Work, public health, or related field).Three-four years of experience working in case management environment with a particular focus on youth and/or young adults ages 14-24.Ability to Communicate and Develop Positive Relationships with youthAbility to Respect and Honor a Youth's Cultural and Human DiversityDisplays exceptional customer service skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsValid CT drivers license and reliable transportation and/or own vehicle