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
