Top 14 Youth development specialist Jobs in Pittsburgh, Pa

Youth Development Specialist
Gwen's Girls —Pittsburgh, PA
- Weekends as needed
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
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ACTION-Housing, Inc. —Pittsburgh, PA
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Center of Life —Pittsburgh, PA
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- School experience
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania —Pittsburgh, PA
- $17 an hour
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- Current TB test
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Garfield Jubilee Pittsburgh —Pittsburgh, PA
- $54,000 - $59,000 a year
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- Microsoft Excel
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- Mileage reimbursement
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Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania —Pittsburgh, PA
- $20.00 - $20.90 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- No experience needed
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
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Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. —Pittsburgh, PA
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Spanish
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
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Student Intervention Specialist(DS Pittsburgh)
Pressley Ridge —Pittsburgh, PA
- Classroom
- Clean driving record
- HIPAA
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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School-Based Program Specialist
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh —Pittsburgh, PA
- From $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Classroom
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Family Success Specialist
Blueprints —Washington, PA
- $21.15 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
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Pressley Ridge —Pittsburgh, PA
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Health savings account
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Licensed Behavioral Specialist
Familylinks —Pittsburgh, PA
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
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- Paid training
- 403(b) matching

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Youth Development Specialist

Gwen's Girls -
Pittsburgh, PA

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Job Details

Qualifications

Passenger vehicle
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Cultural competency
Experience working with individuals with trauma-related disorders
Experience working with individuals from underserved communities
Experience working with students with disabilities

Full Job Description

JOB PURPOSE
The Youth Development Specialist (YDS) works with the Youth Development Supervisor to coordinate, plan and implement group activities; facilitates group sessions; ensure a safe environment for our clients; provides weekly check-ins, home visits or school visits; and works cooperatively with the client and their family to develop and implement an individualized service plan designed to help clients build targeted skills and reach established goals.

POSITION SUMMARY

Facilitates and assists with the coordinating, planning and the implementing of group activities based on targeted risk behaviors in conjunction with Gwens Girls Life Domains. Seeks out age-appropriate and relevant activities for our girls in surrounding communities; and makes all necessary arrangements for girls to participate. Assists with transportation needs. Assesses and documents individual and group behaviors in a timely manner.
Maintains proper documentation of group sessions as documented in the Key Information Demographic System (KIDS) and agency database. Conducts pre-post surveys, etc. to ensure goals and objectives are met. States and maintains group rules for emotional and physical safety at each session.
Establishes a caring, nurturing relationship with each assigned client and partners with the clients family through ongoing face-to-face contacts. Works cooperatively with the client, family, school and other stakeholders to develop and implements individualized service plans (aka, pathway plan) to help clients build targeted skills and reach established goals. Works cooperatively with the care team to assess when additional support services are required. Completes home visits with families according to identified level of need. Reviews and reassesses service plans at least quarterly on each client. Maintains visits as required per policy and compliance standards.
Provides proper documentation and progress reports, concerns, etc., at case reviews held with multi-disciplinary team. Communicates regularly with care team, transportation staff, and education manager to keep properly informed. Completed home visits and pathway plans.
Communicates effectively with volunteers, interns, stakeholders parents, teachers, and community providers. Assist volunteers and interns with activities with the youth. Maintains ongoing communication (no less than once a month) with referring agency, school and all other outside resources on behalf of Gwens Girls and our clients. Ensures that all active parties are working collectively to reach the client goals.
Ensures the safety and well-being of girls in the program. Managed behaviors and provide emotional support while building a therapeutic rapport with the clients and families.
Provides safe and timely transportation of clients to and from activities as assigned by the Youth Development Supervisor. Follows all transportation policies and procedures; utilizes and completes appropriate transportation forms.
Incorporates Sanctuary tools and practices into everyday interactions to create a trauma-informed environment. Upholds the principles of Sanctuary to provide a therapeutic framework and culture.
Actively participates in all required team meetings, trainings and supervisory sessions. Meets regularly with supervisor, communicates openly needs, concerns, and ideas; utilizes feedback given in supervisory sessions.
Performs in accordance with established system-wide competencies and receives satisfactory performance evaluations annually.
Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Works in an afterschool setting with adolescent girls with adverse backgrounds. Staff must be prepared to engage in verbal and physical interventions in the event of a crisis.

Physical Requirements: Sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, reaching over head, speaking, hearing, reading comprehension and the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.

General Requirements: 1) Indoors in busy office, working in close proximity to co-workers; 2) Frequently required to work at a fast pace; 3) Requires considerable concentration and creativity; 4) Weekend and evening work required; 5) Travel required (transporting clients).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Youth Development Specialist I: High School Diploma and 5+ years of experience. Youth Development Specialist II: Bachelors degree in Human Services, Social Work, Education or related field and one year experience. Youth Development Specialist III: Masters degree in Human Services, Social Work, Education or related field one year experience.

Licensure/Certification: N/A

Minimum Requirements:

Must have experience working with special needs/at-risk girls and families, with past experience in providing gender-specific, trauma-informed approaches to prevention/intervention services.
Knowledge of inequity issues that impact girls and young women of color.
Demonstrate an understanding of the complex issues that impact girls living in underserved, low socioeconomic areas.
Strong problem solving, interpersonal relationship and communications skills necessary.
Must be available to work evenings and some weekends when program activities are planned.
Valid PA drivers license with excellent driving record, reliable vehicle, insurance 300/100,000 and registration required.

Clearances Required: PA Act 33 (Child Abuse) / Act 34 (Criminal History) / Federal Criminal History Record (FBI Fingerprint) / National Sex Offender Registry

Other Skills/Abilities:

Must demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the cultural diversity of clients, volunteers and staff throughout the provision of services.
Ability to make safe and appropriate decisions during times of crisis

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