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Quick overview

The Youth Development Specialist provides case management, crisis intervention, and psychoeducational support to students at the Buena Teen Center. Additionally, the role involves organizing and supervising recreational activities and managing school-based programs.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field or an Associate degree with at least 3 years of full-time youth work experience. A valid New Jersey driver's license is required, along with the ability to obtain CPI and BLS certifications within 90 days.

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Job description

Position Summary

The Youth Development Specialist (also referred to as Recreation Coordinator/Case Manager/Counselor Social Services) plays a key supporting role in advancing the mission of the AtlantiCare Buena Teen Center, located within Buena Regional High School. The Center operates as a School-Based Youth Services Program and is grant funded through agreement with the New Jersey Division of Children and Families.

Reports to: Program Director

Counselor Social Services

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assists in the completion of screening forms
  • Accurately reports information to team members and participates with team members and clients/families in the completion of a Service Plan within established time frames.
  • Demonstrates a knowledge of crisis intervention and behavior management of aggressive behavior.
  • Assists in the implementation of psychoeducational programs.
  • Demonstrates a knowledge of community resources.
  • Accurately documents all client interaction within established time frames.
  • Writes in a professional and competent manner.
  • Maintains a valid NJ driver's license.
  • Practices safe and courteous driving habits.
  • Provides services to clients/families in their native language or is able to procure the services of a translator.
  • Demonstrates a willingness to serve on professional committees, attend staff meetings, attend in-services, etc.
  • Seeks supervision in a professional manner and documents supervision.
  • Participates with team members and clients/families in discharge planning.
  • Develops an adequate professional relationship with all referral sources and relevant community agencies.
  • Adequately responds to the needs of clients, families and referral sources.
  • Provides core services to clients as assigned
  • As appropriate to scope of practice, assists in the data collection for each assigned client, including the following:
  • The relationship of each client's physical status to dependence.
  • The nature of the comparison to use alcohol and/or other drugs.
  • The intensity of the client's mental preoccupation with using alcohol and/or drugs.

Recreation Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Organize and administer a series of regularly scheduled, ongoing activities utilizing school gymnasiums, tennis courts, fields, and other recreational facilities after school hours, on weekends and during summer hours.
  • Responsible as lead chaperone on all trips unless other arrangements have been made prior to the date of trip/activity.
  • Devise and establish special programs to meet the needs of such groups as the physically handicapped and/or educationally handicapped.
  • Develop a monthly calendar with planned activities and events, and distribute to SBYSP, Teachers, Counselors and other Support Staff with the District.
  • Administer and coordinate schedules and activities with school calendar and activities in mind, in an effort to avoid conflicts. (i.e. School play, talent show, etc.).
  • Work with Program Director in selecting and purchasing equipment and supplies.
  • Responsible for all trip and school permission paperwork and approvals (i.e. Field Trip Request forms, Facilities Use forms, etc.).
  • Work with other SBYS Staff as to referrals and information on procedures.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field or Associate Degree with documentation of at least 3 years full-time experience as a youth worker.

Experience working with adolescents required.

Requirements: New Jersey Valid Driver's License in good standing

CPI and BLS required within 90 days of hire or transfer

Equipment Use: Computer, Copier, Fax Machine

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans with employer contributions

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage: Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care

Wellness Programs to help you thrive

Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits

offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Pet insurance
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Wellness programs
  • Prescription drug insurance