Youth Diversion Specialist @ FYOP [E]

• Mentor youth and families referred to program addressing risk and needs to reduce recidivism
• Provide screening and assessments to youth and their families
• Provide comprehensive case management, including referrals and linkages to basic needs, long-term mental health, and youth development and engagement
• Support youth to attend community programs, appointments, and activities that contribute to their well-being and development
• Implement and facilitate group curriculum
• Develop and/or co-develop individualized care plans for youth on their caseload
• Monitor youth’s progress in program and conduct follow-ups to ensure ongoing support
• Ensure inclusive and equitable policies and procedures that reflect a commitment to serving all youth and families
• Ensure culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches in working with youth and their families
• Work with diverse populations in a culturally competent manner
• Maintain awareness and connection to community resources
• Maintain an average caseload of up to 30 youth participants
• Attend weekly supervision;plan and execute regularly scheduled meetings with colleagues, partners, clients, etc.
• Provide clear, timely, and accurate information as well as complete and provide feedback through introductory and yearly evaluations by established deadlines
• Assist with grant reporting, data collection, and maintain compliance with program requirements
• Apply critical thinking skills when problem solving; develop a high-quality program through planning and goal setting
• Remain objective in crisis situations and maintain healthy and professional boundaries; maintain confidentiality 
• Complete daily process notes for each client within 48 hours and adhere to proper documentation procedures
• Document all services rendered including phone contact, completed services, referrals, etc. in database; maintain excellent documentation skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly, concisely, and descriptively
• Maintain communication and professionalism with law enforcement, school personnel, clients, parents, community partners, and other BGCGG departments
• Maintain close daily contact with staff, participants, and supervisors to receive and provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines and instructions, instruct, advise, and counsel
• Respond to phone messages, emails, and other forms of communication within two business days
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment, ensuring facilities, equipment, and supplies are well kept
• Maintain up to date knowledge of HIPAA, FERPA, BBS, and of administrative, clerical procedures, and systems
• Report all Child Abuse cases to CAR, complete CAR reports as needed, and adhere to all legal and ethical standards by the state regulatory board (BBS)
• Recognize potential issues and apply problem solving as needed; work productively with minimum supervision and to take initiative on projects 
• Effectively use Microsoft Office programs, electronic scheduling, evaluation and database software
• Uphold organization’s mission and values
• Effectively participate in being a part of a high performing team, while ensuring a productive work environment

• Attend outreach events as scheduled to represent the program and Community Health Services as a whole
• Complete outreach and presentations on program to outside agencies and community partners as scheduled

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Services, Education, or Early Education preferred   
• Minimum one year experience working with at-risk youth
• Experience facilitating groups
• Must have and maintain valid Professional Liability Insurance (Malpractice Insurance) if applicable
• Bilingual capabilities preferred
• Reliable transportation, safe driving record, California driver license, two years of driving experience, and automobile insurance required

• Position may require standing/sitting for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist; seeing to review and analyze reports, documents or other reports; hearing and speaking to communicate and provide information to others; speaking to be heard before groups of people; position may require to lift, carry, pull or otherwise move objects between 10-20 pounds