Essential Functions:
Participate
in all necessary tasks for the Administrative Review Process with DCFS. Provide
outreach to youth ages 14-23 and coordinate a regional youth engagement program
in region of responsibility with the support of the Program Manager and Life
Skills Coaches according to guidance provided by DCFS for the Chafee Foster
Care Independence Program (CFCIP).
Responsibilities:
This job requires
substantial knowledge of coaching and mentoring to build successful program
participants who possess creativity, leadership ability and oral & written
communication skills. The AR Peer Support Representative is responsible for
participation on the AR panel, review of case plans, support, guidance, and
mentoring to young adults going through the AR process, advocating for young
adult’s needs participating in EFC program, participate in training on the AR
process, provide training to young adults regarding the AR process. If time
allows, other responsibilities include outreach and development &
implementation, with the support of the Workforce Readiness Manager and Life
Skills Coach, of a youth engagement program with a leadership framework.
General Duties:
1. Participate in all
necessary tasks for the Administrative Review Process with DCFS to include
participation on the AR panel, review of case plans, support, guidance, and
mentoring to young adults going through the AR process, advocating for young
adult’s needs participating in EFC program, participate in training on the AR
process, provide training to young adults regarding the AR process.
2. Participate in 80% of
the in-person and phone state board meetings which are held on weekdays and
weekends.
3. Participate in
program planning and development and serve on related boards and/or task force
to improve supportive services for youth and families as requested.
4. Provide feedback
regarding the Good Transitions Program, DCFS program development, and the peer
support role.
5. Keep
the Program Manager informed of unusual and/or crisis situations as they arise.
6. Must
be able to maintain accurate documentation, electronic records, and database to
ensure tracking of each individual being served.
7. In addition,
participate in all other duties below.
Youth Engagement (All
ages):
1. Organize
a regional youth engagement Skills Building program with other staff support to
discuss challenges and strengths of the IL program, provide a peer support
network, and discuss challenges and strengths of the foster care program within
a leadership framework.
2. Conduct
monthly meetings with youth to provide resources to make a successful
transition to independent living.
3. Identify
yearly goals of the board to include service projects, socialization
activities, review and feedback of DCFS policy, and projects to change and
strengthen the Independent Living and foster care programs.
4. Obtain
feedback from monthly meetings for program manager.
5. Assist
youth/young adults in understanding components of recovery and resiliency and
in applying skills to achieve life goals.
Young Adults (18-23):
1. Assist
in completion of National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) surveys for all
required follow up youth to age 23, if time allows and required duties are
completed.
2. Assist
youth with competing paperwork and obtaining the necessary documentation as it
relates to housing.
Skills
and Abilities:
1. Must have excellent
organizational skills and be able to complete projects efficiently and
independently.
2. Must
have excellent communication skills including verbal, phone, word processing,
email, and internet.
3. Must
have good public relations skills and the ability to work with employees and
the public.
4. Must
establish and maintain effective working relationships with, and among, all
personnel.
5. Must
be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
6. Must
be able to work occasionally long or extended hour, including weekends.
7. Must
be able to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of
high stress.
8. Must
maintain strict confidentiality of all information.
Requirements:
1. Must
be 18 years old.
2. Must
have been in the foster care system.
3. A
minimum of High School Diploma or equivalency is
required and foster care experience.
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
5. Must
be proficient in operating a computer and experience with Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and other social media applications.
6. Must
provide own transportation.
7. Must
be ambulatory.
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
