What are the responsibilities and job description for the YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS- VARIABLE HOUR position at County of Monroe?
Department: Youth Center
Affiliation: Nonunion
General Summary:
The Enhancing Strengths and Supports (ESS) program is a community-based program designed to support youth and families through education, mental health services, enhancing life skills and emotional wellbeing. Under the general supervision of the ESS Lead Supervisor, proactively supports youth involved in the community-based program. Develops trusting, professional and encouraging relationshi9ps with youth in efforts to help them achieve educational and personal goals to succeed within the community.
Employment Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Minimum of 30 credit hours from an accredited college in the field of Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related Human Service field.
Other Requirements:
- Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check including but not limited to state/national criminal history check, DHS central registry check and professional references.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
- Must complete Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques training within 6 months of employment to prevent serious injury to a youth, self-injury or injury of others after all other means of less restrictive techniques have been exhausted.
Salary : $21