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Position Summary:
The Washington County Youth Service Bureau is a private, non-profit organization that has assisted young people and families since 1974. As the only non-profit in Washington County focused solely on the unique and complex needs of adolescents and young adults, nearly 500 youth turn to our direct service programs each year for support. In addition, we administer four statewide coalitions of youth service providers that touch another 15,000 youth throughout Vermont. Our Mission is to provide a wide range of innovative and effective programs that empower and enrich the lives of youth and families in Washington County, and to provide leadership and support to other youth programs throughout Vermont.
The Washington County Youth Service Bureau/Boys and Girls Club (WCYSB) is seeking a part time case manager for its local Youth Development Program serving the Barre district. The Youth Development Program ensures that youth with foster care experience enter adulthood with the necessary supports to build productive and fulfilling lives. Using a strengths-based and youth-driven approach, the program promotes well-being across the following domains: housing, education, employment, social connections, transportation, health, enrichment and basic needs. The Youth Development program also offers participating youth with access to leadership, advocacy and training opportunities in order to ensure that the foster care system is informed by and responsive to the youth who are served by it.
The Barre District Youth Development Program works closely with DCF workers, foster parents, other direct service providers, community partners, and other Youth Development Coordinators across the state.
The position is responsible for direct case management for approximately 11-13 youth. The Youth Development Coordinator is also responsible for ensuring that all required documentation, reporting, and data elements are submitted on time and service provision operates within an established budget.
The Youth Development Coordinator will receive ample internal support and training. The candidate will be joining an engaging team of youth care professionals serving youth throughout Washington County and will represent program efforts at statewide gatherings of Youth Development Program staff from around the state. The position is part time at 22.5 hours/week and will hold an office in Berlin, but will be expected to travel throughout Washington County to meet youth in their communities. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with youth, self-motivated and will possess excellent relationship-building, case-management and administrative skills. They will also demonstrate cultural sensitivity and emotional intelligence, welcoming new opportunities to learn and facilitating growth and learning in others.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Youth Development Coordinator will:
Provide strength-based case management to an active caseload of current and former foster youth in Washington County
Maintain a caseload of approximately 11-13 youth
Collaborate with district workers through the Department for Children and Families
Fulfill all aspects of program implementation
Fulfill program reporting and data collection, including documentation of all interactions with youth
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Previous experience with case management
Experience with strength-based approaches to youth care work and Positive Youth Development
Ability to work independently and on a team
Proficiency with a variety of computer applications, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite (including spreadsheets) is required
A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required
Working Environment
The Youth Development Program is comprised of one 100% FTE Case Manager and a 60% FTE Case Manager. Individual supervision is provided at least once per week and the team meets formally at least once a month. Youth-work at the WCYSB is collaborative, within and across programs. All WCYSB employees attend a morning staff meeting once a month and participate in office coverage and on-call duties. The atmosphere at the WCYSB is casual.
Benefits:
Vacation Allowance - 9 days
Personal Days - 1.8 days
Holidays - 7.2 days
Sick Leave - 6 days
Health Insurance - Yes
Dental/Optical - Not available at this time
Long Term Disability - Yes
Life Insurance - Yes
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Yes
Background check required
Position open until filled
Washington County Youth Service Bureau/Boys & Girls Club is an EOE
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