MENTOR Teen Reach en SGA YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES NFP

Description

1. Overall performance and implementation of Teen Reach programming
2. Assists Teen REACH Program Coordinator by formulating and coordinating individual needs assessments, goal setting, face-to-face and phone conversation on a weekly/bi-weekly basis, family engagement, linkage with community agencies, and follow-up services for youth and participants as needed;
3. Works to assist youth to determine what factors put them at risk of engaging in or becoming victims of aggressive behavior and other anxieties;
4. Helps to determine what methods each youth should use in order to avoid risk- taking factors and reach their goals;
5. Reaches out and re-engage youth that have inconsistent attendance, work with families to bring resources to the home, and connect with programs;
6. Conducts data collection and coordinate reporting to funders, marketing staff, and other stakeholders;
7. Utilizes the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) required eCornerstone internal data system to ensure program data are properly entered and exported for program and administrative need
8.  Provides support and program leadership for youth ages 11-17 who participate in Teen REACH services; 
9. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• Associate’s Degree in social work, criminal justice, related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.

Experience:

• Experience working with teens and young adults, preferred
• Experience working in neighborhoods on southwest sides.
• Experience working with individuals dealing with factors that put them at-risk of becoming victims of aggressive behavior.
• Experience working one on one with youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
• Evening and weekend availability required.

Other:

• Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals and community groups.
• Must be able to work independently.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
• Must be able to frequently move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.
• At times may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various classrooms and events needs.
• Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions. 

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; this description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  This job description is subject to change at any time.

An Equal Opportunity Employer