Youth Coordinator

Fathers & Families Support Center

Position Title: Youth Coordinator                                 Reports To: Director
Job Status: Full-Time / Exempt                                    Direct Reports: Youth Team

Description of this role:  Responsible for assessing and assisting fathers participating in the Fathers’ Support Center programs. Develop individual self-sufficiency plans which will help fathers become emotionally involved and financially responsible for their children.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities - includes the following and other related duties may be assigned

Become acquainted with youth curriculum and be able to tailor curriculum to meet youth needs.
Assist with identifying achievable goals, barriers, provides personal support and counsel to participants achieving identified goals.
Assist with presenting educational materials, information, and outlets to youth on social issues that they are faced with on a regular basis (self-esteem, values, teen pregnancy prevention, substance abuse awareness, peer pressure, violence prevention, and other related topics)
Serve as liaison between youths, home, school, family services, courts, and others to help resolve youth issues and daily life problems.
Collect documentation from youths and involved entities to maintain case history, records, and reports.
Develops and maintains network of community resources and social support systems as necessary to assist individuals and their children/families to move to self-sufficiency.
Observes parent/child interactions and processes child abuse/neglect applications as needed.
Review and possess a working knowledge of all programs, forms, and grants related to your duties.
Serves as the back-up for the Director of Youth Services as needed.
Attends all staff meetings, department meetings, and community fairs, as necessary. Travel as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must have knowledge of human behavior, performance, differences, personality, and interests.
Must be knowledgeable of current issues affecting and be able to relate to at-risk youth.
Must have effective verbal and written communications skills with strong interpersonal skills.
Must be able to utilize agency and community resources to meet goals.
Must be able to organize, present information, be team oriented, work independently, and able to multitask.
Must understand and practice the NASW code of ethics and be familiar with MS Office Suite.

Educational and Experience Requirements:
BSW or B.S. in Human Services or related required. MSW preferred.
Must have experience in working with at-risk populations and prior work with group facilitation, individual and family counseling
Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license and have a reliable, insured vehicle.

What FFSC has to offer:
Competitive pay based on experience; 401k plan with 6% employer match.
95% Employer paid medical; partial payment towards qualified dependents coverage; FSA/HSA options.
Low-rate Dental & Vision coverage; employer paid Life Insurance, STD/LTD plus buy up options.
Generous PTO package with 14 paid holidays; flexible work/life balance.
Discount program, additional voluntary benefits, partial cell phone reimbursement, and paid mileage.
Annual staff retreat and an opportunity to be a part of a fantastic mission driven agency.

This job description does not list all the duties of this position. Performance of other duties may be requested, and other related duties may be assigned. FFSC has the right to revise this description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment.