JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist (School Based Outreach) - Washington County

Day-to-day responsibilities of this position: Teach problem solving, decision making, goal setting, and resiliency skills through quick interactive lessons in the school and community Establish collaborative relationships with outside agencies (Local Mental Health Authority, School District, Law Enforcement Agencies, DCFS, and Probation) to keep youth accountable and educate families about what resources are available in the community Mentor select youth and their families teaching skills such as positive-discipline, routine, responsibility, time management, rules and rewards, communication and creating wholesome traditions Oversees and works closely with high risk/volatile youth with complex behavioral problems. Assesses client physical, mental, social and behavioral needs. Develops and implements individualized treatment plans. Conducts individual, family, or group counseling sessions in accordance with the established treatment plan Identifies and applies appropriate security, safety, and control intervention techniques. Supervises youth with complex behavioral needs. Writes court reports, parole summaries, treatment plans and supervision standards. Leads or functionally supervises staff; delegates work assignments, monitors/reviews quality of work, schedules staff, provides technical assistance or training, provides input on performance appraisals, hiring and discipline. Makes decisions consistent with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Transport youth Speaks clearly, concisely and effectively. Is able to listen to (and understand) information as presented verbally. Will need to be able to read and understand written information. Has passed the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment (coordinated by Juvenile Justice).