Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $18.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Travel reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Training opportunities
Flexible Schedule
Job Description
Southwest Key Programs is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive services to at-risk youth and their families. Focused on helping children and young adults overcome barriers and achieve their full potential, Southwest Key Programs delivers a range of supportive programs that emphasize accountability, education, and community involvement. With a commitment to fostering positive youth development and intervention, the organization operates youth tracking programs that maintain regular contact and oversight to ensure the safety and progress of youth under their care. The organization values flexibility, dedication, and a passion for empowering youth through structured support and advocacy.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of 3 months working with youth and families or a related field
- Maintain clean driving record, active driver’s license, registration and vehicle insurance
- Must have reliable transportation and be responsible for supplying renewal documents to the Program Director
- Clear result from a criminal background check by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice
- Clear drug screen results from the organization’s 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 Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 3 months working with youth and families or a related field
- 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
- Conduct face to face daily contacts at various locations with youth assigned
- Manage behaviors through the use of programmatic and individual structure
- Develop and maintain helping relationship emphasizing youth accountability
- Complete required documentation including discharge information for assigned youth in an accurate and timely manner
- Enter data promptly into the Department of Juvenile Justice's Juvenile Tracking System (JTS) and Southwest Key Programs database, Efforts to Outcome (ETO)
- Examine case file to become familiar with youth history and keep up to date with information as it is added to file
- Notify Program Director or designee immediately in the event of a youth crisis, suspected illegal activity or any other youth or program incident
- Regular and punctual attendance
- Assist and participate in the coordination of youth activities and groups as needed
- Provide staff relief as needed
- subject to be on call and be available to provide staff assistance
- Provide youth advocacy in the areas of health, education, vocation, legal and family work
- Assist with on the job training of new staff as directed
- Provide crisis intervention and administer first aid when necessary
- Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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