What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Coordinator position at Fathers & Families Support Center?
Fathers & Families Support Center
Position Title: Youth Coordinator Reports To: Director
Job Status: Full-Time / Exempt Direct Reports: Youth Team
Description of this role: Responsible for assessing and assisting fathers participating in the Fathers’ Support Center programs. Develop individual self-sufficiency plans which will help fathers become emotionally involved and financially responsible for their children.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities - includes the following and other related duties may be assigned.
Position Title: Youth Coordinator Reports To: Director
Job Status: Full-Time / Exempt Direct Reports: Youth Team
Description of this role: Responsible for assessing and assisting fathers participating in the Fathers’ Support Center programs. Develop individual self-sufficiency plans which will help fathers become emotionally involved and financially responsible for their children.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities - includes the following and other related duties may be assigned.
- Become acquainted with youth curriculum and be able to tailor curriculum to meet youth needs.
- Assist with identifying achievable goals, barriers, provides personal support and counsel to participants achieving identified goals.
- Assist with presenting educational materials, information, and outlets to youth on social issues that they are faced with on a regular basis (self-esteem, values, teen pregnancy prevention, substance abuse awareness, peer pressure, violence prevention, and other related topics)
- Serve as liaison between youths, home, school, family services, courts, and others to help resolve youth issues and daily life problems.
- Collect documentation from youths and involved entities to maintain case history, records, and reports.
- Develops and maintains network of community resources and social support systems as necessary to assist individuals and their children/families to move to self-sufficiency.
- Observes parent/child interactions and processes child abuse/neglect applications as needed.
- Review and possess a working knowledge of all programs, forms, and grants related to your duties.
- Serves as the back-up for the Director of Youth Services as needed.
- Attends all staff meetings, department meetings, and community fairs, as necessary. Travel as needed.
- Must have knowledge of human behavior, performance, differences, personality, and interests.
- Must be knowledgeable of current issues affecting and be able to relate to at-risk youth.
- Must have effective verbal and written communications skills with strong interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to utilize agency and community resources to meet goals.
- Must be able to organize, present information, be team oriented, work independently, and able to multitask.
- Must understand and practice the NASW code of ethics and be familiar with MS Office Suite.
- BSW or B.S. in Human Services or related required. MSW preferred.
- Must have experience in working with at-risk populations and prior work with group facilitation, individual and family counseling
- Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license and have a reliable, insured vehicle.
- Competitive pay based on experience; 401k plan with 6% employer match.
- 95% Employer paid medical; partial payment towards qualified dependents coverage; FSA/HSA options.
- Low-rate Dental & Vision coverage; employer paid Life Insurance, STD/LTD plus buy up options.
- Generous PTO package with 14 paid holidays; flexible work/life balance.
- Discount program, additional voluntary benefits, partial cell phone reimbursement, and paid mileage.
- Annual staff retreat and an opportunity to be a part of a fantastic mission driven agency.
Salary : $45,000 - $48,000