Top 14 Youth development specialist Jobs in Decatur, Ga

Youth Empowerment Specialist
Covenant House Georgia —Atlanta, GA
- $20.76 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Residential
Quick Apply
Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Youth - (FT & PRN) - Child and Adolescent CSU - Decatur, GA.
View Point Health —Decatur, GA
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Current TB test
- Psychiatry
- Paid training
- Health insurance
9d
21st CCLC Program Specialist
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro ATL —Decatur, GA
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Budgeting
Quick Apply
Behavioral Aide Specialist - Gwinnett
Sprout Behavioral Health —Gwinnett County, GA
- $16 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Administrative experience
- Travel reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
Family Support Specialist - Metro Georgia
Healthcare & Emergency Solutions —Atlanta, GA
- Contract
- Microsoft Word
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Quick Apply
Family Success Specialist
The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta (AHA) —Atlanta, GA
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- Master's degree
Youth Development Professional/Driver
SALVATION ARMY —Atlanta, GA
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- 21 years or older
- Paid time off
BCT Partners - Lead Head Start Program Specialist
BCT Partners, LLC —Atlanta, GA
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Program Specialist
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro ATL —Atlanta, GA
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Quick Apply
Family Evaluation Specialist
Sevita —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- 3 years
9d
Licensed Behavioral Health Professional
Turnaround Community Outreach LLC —Gwinnett County, GA
- $83,500 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- LMFT
- CPR Certification
Quick Apply
Foster Care Program Support Specialist
Bloom Our Youth —Fayetteville, GA
- $38,000 - $42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
Quick Apply

Other jobs to consider

Find your next job by exploring related positions.

Youth Services Coordinator
The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta (AHA) —Atlanta, GA
Must have and maintain a valid state of Georgia driver’s license and be fully insurable for the purpose of obtaining clearance on company “Authorized Drivers…
$51,000 - $63,800 a year
Front Desk Receptionist / Administrative Assistant
100 BLACK MEN OF AMERICA INC —Atlanta, GA
2-4 years of receptionist, front desk, or administrative experience. Answer and route incoming phone calls, emails, and correspondence.
$40,000 - $50,000 a year
Quick Apply

Show more related jobs

Explore jobs in cities nearby

Check out jobs in cities near your current location, Columbus

Youth Development Professional
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central Ohio —Columbus, OH
Maintain daily and monthly attendance records during programming for their own classroom. Position will also on occasion performing the role outside of club…
$15 - $20 an hour
Quick Apply
PRN Youth Group Home Support Specialist
Caring Hearts of Ohio —Columbus, OH
Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and a clean driving record. This role is vital in helping youth develop life skills, manage behavior, and achieve…
$18 - $20 an hour
Quick Apply

Show more jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for youth development specialist in decatur, ga

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

youth development specialist jobs near decatur, ga

Youth Specialist jobs in Atlanta, GA

Program Specialist jobs in Atlanta, GA

Behavioral Specialist jobs in Gwinnett County, GA

Family Support Specialist jobs in Lawrenceville, GA

Certified Peer Specialist jobs in Decatur, GA

Family Support Specialist jobs in Atlanta, GA

Youth Development Professional jobs in Atlanta, GA

Customer Success Specialist jobs in Atlanta, GA

Youth Specialist jobs in Mansfield, OH

Orientation Mobility Specialist jobs in California

Youth Specialist jobs in Thibodaux, LA

Youth Specialist jobs in Miami Dade County, FL

Referral Specialist jobs in New York, NY

Youth Pastor jobs in Florida

Benefit Specialist jobs in Denver, CO

Program Specialist jobs in Panama City, FL

Remote Program Manager jobs in California

Program Specialist jobs in Kalamazoo, MI

Program Specialist jobs in Torrance, CA

Program Specialist jobs in Oakland, CA

Youth Empowerment Specialist

Covenant House Georgia -
Atlanta, GA

Quick Apply

Job Details

Full-time
$20.76 an hour

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
De-escalation techniques
Emergency response in crisis intervention
Driver's License
Incident response (Crisis management methodologies)
Working with youth

Full Job Description

Pay: $20.76 (non-negotiable)

Shift: 3:30pm - 11:30pm

Hours per week: 40 (ONSITE)

Days: Thursday - Monday, Wednesday - Sunday, and Friday - Tuesday.

NOTE: Sat & Sun 9am – 5pm / 8am - 4pm (may vary from 3:30pm - 11:30pm)

Covenant House Georgia builds a bridge to hope for young people facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking through unconditional love, absolute respect, and relentless support. Our doors are open 24/7 and our high-quality programs are designed to empower young people to rise and overcome adversity, today and in the future.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The overall goal of the position is to create and maintain a healthy, safe, supportive and structured environment; and to empower youth to learn healthy ways of behaving and interacting with others. Youth Empowerment Specialists facilitate opportunities for learning, growth and development. They enhance and support the quality of services provided through case management as well as run the day-to-day functions of our residential programs. All duties should be performed within the framework of the Mission Statement, Five Principles and policies and procedures of Covenant House Georgia.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Covenant House Georgia reserves the right to unilaterally modify, remove, or add to any of the following:

Uphold Covenant House Georgia standards of conduct, policies and procedures at all times
Exercise and role model healthy verbal and non-verbal communication
Employ milieu management techniques to heighten safety, promote structure and help residents learn healthier ways of thinking, interacting, and behaving independently and/or in a group setting.
Attend and participate in all scheduled or mandatory meetings, trainings and supervision sessions as requested
Adhere to all confidentiality requirements and standards
Supervise all interior and exterior areas of the facility by conducting rovers to ensure the facility is always safe and secure
Ensure adequate supervision of youth either inside or on Covenant House Property by engaging in active milieu management
Assist residents in planning appropriate community based and leisure activities
Assist residents in preparing for daily routines, the completion of all household tasks, and in maintaining a clean and healthy living area
Provide support services for Case Managers, Interns and Supervisors including but not limited to the following:
Follow-up on identified goals and objectives assigned by their case manager
Ensuring that the resident case plans are carried out within the established timeframe
Completely document residents’ files, incident reports, logbook, and other documents in a timely manner
Enter Activities/Services in ClientTrack and Efforts to Outcomes as necessary and as required by grants
Facilitate groups and community meetings
Promote effective and efficient utilization of resources
Ensure that usernames/passwords for Client Track remain active
Develop knowledge of the current community resources and referrals
Maintain ethical and professional boundaries with all residents
Assist youth in cleaning facility as needed
Report all maintenance concerns to the Facility Manager and Supervisor immediately
Participate in all safety related drills
Prepare all meals for residents per schedule and follow food distribution procedures
Participate in daily group activities and outings
Submit receipts for all petty cash expenditures to the Supervisor
Responsible for submitting completed time sheets by requested deadline
Follow all department procedures for resident schedule, shift transition, food preparation, intervention, and on-call utilization
Seek and accept supervision and continuing education
Perform all other tasks as requested by the Coordinator and CHGA administration
Drive agency or personal vehicles to transport items and/or persons (valid Georgia Driver’s License with acceptable driving record as required by insurance company)
As needed, in the absence of a supervisor, complete shift transition report and transition all necessary information to the next shift Supervisor

Ability to:

establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers, supervisors, representatives of other agencies, and the public.
communicate well (verbal and written) with client, staff and external relations.
handle multiple tasks and projects.
be flexible, amiable, & willing to work as a team
work a flexible schedule as needed
travel as needed for training or to fulfill job requirements
lift and move objects typically weighing 5-35 pounds
work standing, walking, and/or sitting a minimum of 8 hours per day/shift
demonstrate sufficient health, ability, experience, and education to perform the assigned duties with or without accommodation

Have strong:

computer skills and knowledge of web base data systems
organizational skills
crisis management intervention skills required with an ability to defuse physical and verbal confrontations
critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: There are no supervisory responsibilities with this position

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in human services Field with a minimum of 2 years’ experience, associate’s degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience, or HS Diploma with 5 years’ experience working with at-risk youth required; minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a residential setting desired; knowledge of mental health and substance use is required; CPR and First Aid certification desired.

OUR COMMUNITY

Our critical mission demands that we have all voices at the table. A team of diverse people, perspectives, and experiences is smarter, stronger, and more effective for our young people. At Covenant House, every team member is valued, respected, heard, and supported, and we welcome honest and courageous self-reflection on any aspects of our work that are based on biased or outdated viewpoints. We deliberately create opportunities for our staff to grow and thrive.

Covenant House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: CH is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at CH are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, family or parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. CH will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. If you are fun, dynamic, and hardworking, come join our awesome international team in an organization with a heart!

Quick Apply

Refine Your Search

youth development specialist jobs in decatur, ga

Youth Empowerment Specialist

Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Youth - (FT & PRN) - Child and Adolescent CSU - Decatur, GA.

21st CCLC Program Specialist

Behavioral Aide Specialist - Gwinnett

Family Support Specialist - Metro Georgia

Family Success Specialist

Youth Development Professional/Driver

BCT Partners - Lead Head Start Program Specialist

Program Specialist

Family Evaluation Specialist

Licensed Behavioral Health Professional

Foster Care Program Support Specialist

Other jobs to consider

Explore jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for youth development specialist in decatur, ga

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected