Youth Liaison

About This Position

The Youth Liaison maintains ongoing relationships with youth, adhering to the guidelines outlined in their individualized plans.

This position demands a flexible work schedule that may include evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily interactions with assigned youth at designated locations.
• Maintaining a structured environment to promote healthy behavior.
• Fostering a supportive relationship with youth, emphasizing accountability and support.
• Accurately and promptly documenting youth progress and discharge information.
• Entering data into relevant systems and databases.
• Keeping abreast of youth backgrounds and case files.
• Notifying the Program Director or delegate in cases of youth crises or potential misconduct.
• Avoiding absenteeism is essential.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participating in coordinating youth activities and groups as required.
• Providing staff relief and being available for on-call duty when necessary.
• Offering advocacy and support in areas such as health, education, vocation, legal, and family services.
• Assisting with the training of new staff members as directed.
• Providing crisis intervention and administering first aid when required.
• Maintaining adaptability in response to changing situations and handling additional tasks as assigned.