Community Youth Worker (CYS)

Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

In keeping with the Mission/Vision/Values of Centerstone, a Prevention Specialist II promotes individuals and community partners in developing healthy lifestyles and increasing positive functioning. This includes providing education, evidence-based prevention programming, and asset growth, and maintaining appropriate documentation. A Prevention Specialist II is required to use independent (or works under the direction of supervisor) when performing job tasks/providing services. As part of Centerstone's team-oriented philosophy, a Prevention Specialist II is expected to actively participate in variety of cross-functional teams and performance improvement initiatives.

Completes job requirements with independent action and resourcefulness and seeks out additional duties during periods of downtime. Organizes time, effort, and use of resources to achieve desired outcomes of Community Youth Services.

Centerstone expects all staff to have a strong desire to provide excellent customer experience; to comply with the rules and regulations of those organizations to which we are accountable; to have high ethical and professional standards of conduct; must possess the flexibility to work with clients at various stages in their personal growth; and to have an attitude of wanting to continuously improve their own performance as well as that of Centerstone. This also includes consistently returning phone calls and e-mails within 24 hours and updating voicemail/out of office e-mail, as well as consistently using pleasant tone and having a helpful attitude.

To demonstrate students / community partners are the first priority, ensure grant expectations are met and time is dedicated to providing personal growth services to students, their families and collateral contacts.

Meet or exceed Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) expectations.

Treats all students, community partners and colleagues with dignity and respect, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or other legally protected status.

Shows consideration for others, works cooperatively with any coworker; provides constructive feedback without undue criticism of others; displays appreciation of differences in approaches, personalities, and viewpoints of others. Works professionally, respectfully, positively and cooperatively within a team-based framework to promote Centerstone's commitment to client personal growth.

Completes all required documentation legibly, accurately, timely, and thoroughly using appropriate terminology and containing relevant information and applicable standards. Demonstrates utilization and incorporation of audit feedback when completing documentation.

Supports the strategic goals and mission/vision/values of Centerstone at all times when interacting with students, community partners, co-workers and professionals from other organizations and presents a positive and professional demeanor.

Takes initiative to prevent and resolve problems and offers recommendations for improving services and transforming Centerstone into an organization that embraces excellent customer experience.

Demonstrates an ability to manage crisis situations, including danger to self and others, to ensure the safety and stabilization of students and to make appropriate referrals/linkages when clinically indicated. Does not leave crisis situation until client/youth is in a safe environment or crisis is resolved or being completed with crisis worker.

Provide day-to-day direct service for three components of Community Youth Services (Area Project Board, Committee Coalition and Youth Committee). Interface with Area Project Board and other community stakeholders. Provide Support, Leadership and oversight of the Youth Committee and the goals that are identified

Development and manage of Youth Referral Guide with the assistance of the youth and develop a database of referrals completed.

Organize and implement Youth Action Committee (YAC) special events including coordination of transportation, snacks, parent permission slips and emergency information.

Recruit, select, train and assist volunteers, parents and interns in service to children and youth.

Organize and facilitate parent prevention education/support activities including parent nights (Family Vacation Nights FVN) newsletters, satisfaction surveys and outcome measurements.

Develop social marketing campaigns to raise community awareness, address social norms, challenge public perceptions, and shape community values on prevention issues.

Conduct annual community assessments and data gathering to provide information on trends, substance use rates, public perceptions/values, and prevention needs in the community.

Serve as technical assistance provider to community organizations and groups on issues of prevention best practices and growth of developmental assets. Required documentation in CYS Forms. Participate in community involvement strategies including advocating for changes in social policy and development including completion of SWOT and Environmental Scan.

Transport or arrange transportation for youth participants to coalition meetings, after-school programs, activities and special events and then to youth's home after programs activity.

Attend department and community meetings regularly to report progress, data, trends, and opportunities to Prevention Manager and Community Partners (schools, coalitions, etc.).

Provide interventions that are recovery focused taking into account trauma informed care practices. Demonstrates the ability to help the participant identify, select and practice strategies allowing the participant to develop the knowledge, skills and/or attitudes required for successful community tenure and obtainment of career goals.

Participate in community growth efforts including media campaigns, fundraisers and recruitment drives.

Services including, but not limited to trainings, meetings, presentations and client services may require occasional weekend work and late night and early mornings. Manager and Director designate schedule priorities to meet programmatic needs.

Attend staff meetings and other internal meetings as assigned. Participate on committees as assigned, including quality assurance functions. Maintain appropriate communication with other employees and work as an effective member of treatment team.

Market services to external resources as appropriate. Participate in training designed to enhance job-related skills. Provide community education as assigned. Perform other duties, not inconsistent with qualifications and regular duties, as assigned.

• Knowledge of guidelines for confidentiality
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory guidelines and codes, agency policies and procedures, and Federal and state laws pertaining to position
• Skill in written and oral communication
• Skill in customer service techniques
• Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with clients and staff
• Skill in problem-solving, classroom management
• Skill in identifying and prioritizing job tasks
• Skill in applying non-violent crisis intervention techniques and maintaining personal safety

MINIMUM CREDENTIALS/REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in human services and preferred knowledge in working with youth. Must have valid driver's license in applicable programs. Providers utilizing electronic health records and/or other automated/electronic documentation systems are required to have computer and keyboarding experience and skills or the ability to develop such skills within required timeframes to meet the level of proficiency set by the agency. Direct Service Providers utilizing electronic/automated documentation systems will be required to undergo a computer and keyboarding assessment test to determine proficiency.

All employees in the Prevention Specialist II position must successfully complete required background checks and pre-employment screening.

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Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.