Lead Youth Tracker - PT

Athens, GA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Exact $16.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

On-call

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Schedule

Training opportunities

Job Description

The hiring establishment for this role is a youth tracking program based in Athens, GA that is committed to supporting at-risk youth through structured supervision and outreach. This program operates within the juvenile justice system and focuses on maintaining accountability and safety for youths who require close monitoring. As an essential part of the community services sector, this program plays a critical role in rehabilitating youth and ensuring their positive development through consistent contact, mentoring, and crisis intervention. The organization emphasizes collaboration with legal and social service agencies to provide comprehensive support to the youth and their families. \n\nThe Lead... Show More

Job Requirements

Maintain clean driving record with active driver's license, registration and vehicle insurance
Must have reliable transportation and maintain state mandated car insurance
Clear criminal background check by Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice
Clear drug screen results from designated medical facility
Possess good verbal and writing skills
Ability to assist with goal oriented casework
Ability to manage conflict and perform well in crisis situations
Ability to confront clients with problematic behaviors and set limits
Able to obtain First Aid Certification
Must be able to drive, sit, stand and walk for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 15 lbs
Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with one year of experience working with troubled youth
Substantial completion of college degree plus two years working with youth
Maintain clean driving record with active driver's license, registration and vehicle insurance
Clear result from criminal background check by Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice
Clear drug screen results from designated medical facility
Possess good verbal and writing skills
Ability to assist with goal oriented casework
Ability to manage conflict and perform well in crisis situations
Ability to confront clients with problematic behaviors and set limits

Job Duties

Assist with supervision of program staff ensuring all daily contacts are made by assigned youth trackers
Monitor and ensure staff receives all relevant trainings as well as assist with on the job training for new staff
Maintain appropriate communications with Program Director and youth trackers
Conduct face to face daily contacts at various locations with youth assigned
Assist Program Director with maintenance of GPS unit inventory
Enter data promptly into the Department of Juvenile Justice's Juvenile Tracking System and Southwest Key Programs database, Efforts to Outcome
Maintain and monitor cleanliness, security and safety of facility
Develop and maintain helping relationship to motivate youth accountability
Examine case file to become familiar with youth history and update information as added
Complete required documentation including discharge information for assigned youth in accurate and timely manner
Notify Program Director immediately in event of youth crisis, suspected illegal activity or other youth/program incident
Regular and punctual attendance
Provide youth advocacy in areas of health, education, vocation, legal and family work
Provide crisis intervention and administer first aid when necessary
Provide daily contacts with youth as needed
Assist in coordination and participation in youth activities and groups when needed
Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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