Location US-AZ-Phoenix

Job ID

2024-5749

# Positions

1

Category

Behavioral Health/Social Work

Youth Development Coordinator: The Youth Development Coordinator (YDC) assists DCS Foster Care Youth, ages 16-24, with employment/work readiness, education achievement with the attainment of a GED/ high school diploma, and post-secondary exploration.

The YDC teaches youth the necessary skills and resources for self-sufficiency and independent living as they transition to adulthood. In addition, the program provides an onsite GED/online classroom, living skills training groups, and funds available to assist youth with certain barriers they may face.

• Provides direct-service to youth, including assessment, skill-building, and coordination of care.
• Engages formal and informal resources to promote successful transition into adulthood.
• Conducts living skills workshops and work readiness/job training, while assisting in determining needs necessary for youth to pursue and reach self-sufficiency.
• Assists youth in securing needed documentation (birth certificates, social security cards, etc.) and benefits such as Medicaid, SSI, food stamps, etc.
• Communicates directly and regularly with other team members and outside agencies regarding youth needs and progress in order to ensure coordinated services that best meet the youth’s needs.
• Completes client record documentation professionally and on-time, using the agency’s electronic medical record system and the AZ Job Connection (AJC) system.
• Participates in regular staff meetings, JFCS agency meetings, and community & client-related meetings as needed.
• Participates in required and ongoing program training to increase knowledge of best practices and be in compliance with funding and regulatory requirements.

• Preferred: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in a human services or related field; a combination of experience and education may substitute.
• Experience working with DCS youth a plus.
• Experience working with youth in structured settings.
• Ability to be flexible as specific tasks will change with the evolution of the program.
• Acceptance of individual differences in people.
• Ability to work independently on specific assignments.
• Must have dependable transportation.

Benefits of Working with JFCS:

• Generous Employee Referral Bonuses for both the new-hire and the referring employee.
• Lucrative Bonus Programs for both full-time and part-time employees.
• FREE Primary HealthCare to all employees and every member of their household, regardless of relationship. This includes virtual doctor's visits, physicals, lab tests, x-rays, vaccinations, prescriptions, and telehealth.
• Bilingual Salary Differential (English/Spanish)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match
• We offer tuition and clinical license reimbursement.
• Numerous professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Generous paid time off / sick time allocations
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, & more.
• Wellness Coaching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility for Loan Forgiveness Programs in many positions.

About JFCS:

Jewish Family and Children’s Service’s (JFCS) values each and every talented applicant, regardless of religious beliefs, race, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, or cultural background. JFCS places a high value on inclusion and diversity, whether that applies to our employees or the nearly 40,000 clients receiving our services throughout the Valley.

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