Intervention/Outreach Specialist- Center for Youth Advocacy and Wellness

Intervention/Outreach Specialist- Center for Youth Advocacy and Wellness – 22000002EA

Description

 

Market Range: 07

Minimum Salary: $20.27

THIS IS POSITION IS GRANT FUNDED .

 

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of Director of Community Initiatives, this position will work in the Center for Youth Advocacy and Well-Being (CYAW) established at UTHSC.  This position will assist youth and families to connect with supportive services through screening and referrals.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Supports and assists children and families with child-serving, educational and human/social services systems. 

Collaborates with the grant partners providing technical assistance, training and support to UTHSC and community provider staff, families being served and the community.

Engages in community events and provide resources to partners and community members.

Manages social media accounts to keep the community advised of events and CYAW programs.

Screens youth and families for supportive services and determine options for securing and maintaining resources to support those treatment needs. 

Advocates for youth and families with behavioral health, educational, and community partners.

Facilitates referrals to appropriate resources and community programs as needed.

Provides youth and families with wrap around services determined essential to successful linkage to resources and services. 

Attends clinical consultation and supervision as per program requirements.

Maintains communication with community agencies and resource providers within his/her assigned region and all confidential information.

Generates reports and assist CYAW leadership to fulfill the obligations and outcome tracking of the program and provide follow up to the youth, families, and agencies.

Corresponds with potential clients, schools, and officers questions via phone or email. concerning the center and the resources that are provided. 

Other duties as assigned.

 

 

Qualifications

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

 

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Criminal Justice, or related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

 

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of related experience.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to be self-motivated, maintain a friendly demeanor and exhibit tact and professionalism both in person and on the phone.
• Knowledge and understanding of the system of care values and principles.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

 

 

Job
  Student Services 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Memphis 
Organization
  Ctr For Youth Advocacy & Well Being 
Campus/Institute  Memphis 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Job Posting
  Oct 18, 2022, 4:05:17 PM