Youth Family Advisor

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide Youth Reentry Transition Support services during assigned youth’s out-of-home placement and continue support for the youth and family for up to one year after discharge.
• Conduct needs assessments with each youth and their family, create individualized reentry plans, and provide ongoing case management at intake and regular intervals while the case remains active.
• Facilitate connections to necessary resources and supports before the youth’s release and for up to one year post-discharge; provide wrap-around case management to support resource utilization.
• Coordinate services and actively place youth and families at relevant job training programs, housing resources, employment opportunities, and social services, including substance use and mental health treatment programs.
• Plan and facilitate workshop sessions for youth in residential placement settings; workshop topics will include job readiness and soft skills, peer and family relationships, restorative justice, and other essential life skills.
• Provide emotional support and assist participants with navigating the challenges and successes of their reentry transition; promote family strengths and connection to supports.
• Maintain regular contact with Community Support Specialist regarding service coordination and
• attend recreation and group community activities.
• Provide regular, face-to-face contact at the residential facilities, in the home, at school, or in the community. Maintain frequent follow-up with youth and families.
• Collaborate with YRS treatment teams and families to support and create individual reentry plan; attend monthly treatment meetings, aftercare and other planning meetings.
• Assess and report on client progress and participation at regular intervals; Track and update client information using the agency’s database program; complete case notes and maintain regular contact with YRS regarding youth progress.
• Assist with policy, communications, and development as they relate to the program.
• Accept and perform other work as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Understands and supports the Delaware Center for Justice and Restorative Justice Philosophy and mission.
• Significant knowledge and experience related to justice-involved people, the social forces and systems impacting them, and the resources available to them required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in human services, social work, or a related field also required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in motivational interviewing, strengths-based case management, trauma-informed practice and/or Cognitive Behavioral practices also preferred.
• Background checks and clearances required as per program contract(s).
• Flexible schedule; evening and some weekend hours required.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively manage work at different sites (in-office and off-site).
• Must have a valid Delaware Driver’s License; Use of personal vehicle required.
• Strong team building, organizing, writing and other communication skills are essential.
• Experience with group facilitation preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including but not limited to the use of Microsoft Office, as well as Zoom/Skype and other distance meeting resources.
• Ability to multitask and work both independently and with supervision, on-site and remotely.
• Embrace an understanding of justice involvement that acknowledges the impact of institutional racism and the systemic oppression of BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ people; must share the belief that people can change in positive ways.
• Must be comfortable providing community-based services.
• Must embrace teamwork, have a strong work ethic, be a self-starter with a positive attitude, with a good sense of humor.

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