Youth Coordinator (SUSO)
Job description
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- Posted: September 6, 2022
- Full-Time
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LocationsShowing 1 location
Washington, DC 20017, USA
Description
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our “promote from within” culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, a hybrid work model with both remote and in-office work, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington values the safety of our employees, our clients, and our visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are up to date with your COVID vaccinations, including the booster dose or you must request an exemption from your representative. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington.
JOB SUMMARY: The Youth Coordinator provides support services to middle school students aimed at reducing truancy. The position carries an assigned caseload to provide case management services to address issues and challenges that the youth is experiencing in getting to school daily and promptly. The Youth Coordinator oversees Youth Service Providers contracted by the Agency to provide youth workshops within the school.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide support services to middle school students aimed at reducing truancy.
- Engage and assist middle school students with identifying areas of difficulties contributing to issues related to truancy.
- Determine school-based activities that would best serve to reconnect the student to their academics and reduce absenteeism.
- Write and review individual service plans (ISPs) to address the needs of the student.
- Lead group sessions at least once or twice a week that will provide a safe place for students to address and problem-solve truancy issues, academics and other concerns.
- Work closely with the Community Advocate in completing one face-to-face visit with each student’s family.
- Collaborate with Community Advocate should family support services need to be provided to the family.
- Make telephone contact with student and student’s family as needed.
- Provide on-call after hour support for emergencies. Follow up with student/family the next day.
- Provide assistance to the student and student’s family as needed.
- Provide referrals to student and student’s family as needs are identified.
- Write progress notes for each contact with student and student’s family.
- Complete all required paperwork on each student per department guidelines.
- Attend all agency and contract trainings and meetings as required.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
- Two years of experience in the human services field working with youth and families.
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:
- Communication skills, verbal and written.
- Interpersonal skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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