Job description

Youth Service Bureau of St. Joseph County, Inc. (YSB)

Position: Full-time Service Coordinator

Job Summary: Join the only agency in St. Joseph County focused on youth. Work along experienced, dedicated staff to provide strength-based self-sufficiency case management services to young parents age 16-24. Work in a positive, caring environment where you will be making a difference!

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in one of the following (or a related) fields: Social work, Criminal Justice, Psychology.
• 2 years experience providing case management and social services to teen/young adult populations is preferred and knowledge/familiarity in the following: child abuse & neglect, child development, domestic violence, positive youth development, trauma-informed care, teen parenting/issues and other relevant issues and practices.
• Ability to organize and implement plans, excellent oral & written communication skills, and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance at the agency-required level, and the ability to pass drug screenings and comprehensive background checks.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES – SUMMARY*

• Maintain a caseload of young mothers, fathers, grandparents, and their children, and in conjunction with participants, develop and implement action plans based on comprehensive assessment.
• Provide structured learning in participants’ homes on child development, parenting, life skills, employment, academics, and physical and mental health. Provide referrals to agencies as needed.
• Transport clients in the personal vehicle as necessary to medical appointments, interviews, etc…
• Complete and maintain all required program paperwork and training which include but are not limited to CPR, CPI, 1st Aid, DCS reporting, Trauma Informed Care, etc…

WHY WORK AT YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU (YSB)?

• Comprehensive benefits package includes: health, life, vision, dental, paid sick time, vacation and holidays, along with a simple IRA retirement plan with agency match.
• Ability to work independently with clients, as well as work in a professional team environment.
• Launch or continue your social services career and gain valuable experience with an agency that has been helping youth for over 45 years.
• Take advantage of on-the-job training and on-going educational opportunities from professionals in the field.
• YSB has a positive and friendly work environment.

*This job description is intended to be a general summary of job content. It should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of job duties or job requirements.

This position is non-exempt and qualifies under the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage and overtime pay requirements.

The Youth Service Bureau is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 best practices in place. Clients/service coordinators must use masks and social distance protocols are in place.