What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth in Transition Outcome Specialist position at NORTHEAST TREATMENT CENTER?
Title: Youth in Transition Outcome Specialist
Division: NET Community Care (NCC)
Department: Youth Engagement and Advocacy
Reports to: Director of Youth Engagement and Advocacy
Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
THE ORGANIZATION:
Net Community Care is a division of Northeast Treatment Centers (NET), a non-profit organization serving the Philadelphia region. As a designated Community Umbrella Agency (CUA) for the Department of Human Services, Net Community Care operates CUA1 and CUA7, providing comprehensive child welfare services focused on safety, permanency, and family well-being. Grounded in trauma-informed care and cultural humility, Net Community Care works to stabilize families, support youth development, and ensure children can grow in safe, nurturing, and permanent homes. The organization is committed to strengthening communities through collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
SUMMARY:
The Youth in Transition Outcomes Specialist works to support the Case Manager in helping older youth achieve Single Case Plan goals and move towards safe, timely case closure during the transition to adult hood. This position involves working closely with all members of the assigned case management team; with older youth, biological families, and resource families; and with external agencies and partners. The Youth in Transition Outcomes Specialist will focus on placement and in-home cases. Tasks will include direct work with families to address non-clinical supports, as well as work with external partners and systems to ensure that older youth have the support, they need in their communities to achieve reunification or other permanency.
Qualifications:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s degree in social work, social services, education, counseling, human services or related field required.
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A minimum of 2 years of experience working with older youth, young adults & families preferred.
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Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well orally and in writing.
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Must have a valid driver's license.