Harris County

  • Tomball, TX


  • $3,389-4,274 per month

  • Permanent

  • Full-time
Position Description

Under the supervision of the Community Youth Service (CYS) Supervisor, and in collaboration with area school districts and other governmental entities, the Youth Service Specialist provides school-based crisis intervention/prevention and case coordination services for at-risk students and their families.

  • Provides crisis counseling and case coordination services to at-risk youth and their families.
  • Provides linkage to community-based resources and school-based services.
  • Networks with new and established community resources to increase knowledge of services.
  • Prepares and maintains comprehensive, accurate and timely case documentation in the database.
  • Promotes and markets Community Youth Services (CYS) services (including presentations) to school staff and community members.
  • Provides summer programming for youth in assigned school district.
  • Provides crisis debriefing as member of district crisis response team as needed.
  • Communicates with (CYS) supervisor and district liaison as required by needs of program and schools.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree majoring in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field.
  • Must have a minimum of two (2) years continuous years of full-time paid work experience providing direct crisis counseling and case coordination services to youth and families in a Social Services setting.
  • Experience with documentation in client data systems.
  • Must be able to conduct home visits.
  • Must have knowledge of adolescent problems and stages of development.
  • Experience with documenting service provision electronically.
  • Experience with the utilization of Microsoft office suite and Case Management Software.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with auto liability insurance.

Additional Requirements

  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Knowledge of community resources in Harris County for youth and how to access them.
  • Must possess case coordination and documentation skills.
  • Must be self-disciplined and dependable.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with adolescents.
  • Must be detailed-oriented.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
  • Ability to handle stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.
  • Recognize and respect appropriate personal boundaries.
  • Must be self-motivated and possess excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Works with diverse populations and complex situations involving community agencies, schools, clients and staff.
  • Ability to establish positive working relationships with agencies having differing philosophies.

NOTE: To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. Resumes are welcome, but we do not use any information provided on your resume to qualify and refer you to the Hiring Department for consideration.

Preferences

  • Master’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field.
  • LCDC, LBSW, or LMSW
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish.

General Information

LOCATION:

  • TOMBALL ISD

HOURS:

  • Monday — Friday 8: 00 a.m. — 5: 00 p.m.

SALARY :

  • $3,388.67-$4,274.40
  • Based on 26 Pay Periods
  • Plus Mileage Reimbursement

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date.

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