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Safer Foundation

Location: DavenportIA 52803 Document ID: AA411-3IP8 Posted on: 2016-10-1010/10/2016 Job Type: Temporary

Job Schedule:Full-time
Minimum Education: Not Specified2016-11-09
 

Support Specialist

Title:Support Specialist                                                                            
Program:  IMPACT Program
Location:  2363 W. 3rd Street Davenport, Iowa (52802)                                                                  

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https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=safound&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US Please note: After you “submit” your application, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt. Your email provider might misfile this mail as spam or junk mail. Check your spam and junk folders.

This is a 16-hour a week position, requiring evening availability, and located in Davenport, Iowa

The Support Specialist works as part of the IMPACT team to provide direct client services (including transportation), counsels participants toward accomplishment of case plan goals, provides positive role modeling and actively participates in all program activities including recreation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assist in developing participant case plans, record daily activity notes; enter information into Safer’s (AXIOM) database system and compile statistical information as required.
  • Contact will be maintained with juvenile court services to update on participant progress and with schools and other community agencies to gather information to aid in case planning.
  • Work to create an engaging and non-threatening environment – utilizing evidence based practice approaches/ techniques to promote regular attendance and the attainment of successful outcomes.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of best practice approaches and validated interventions including Aggression Replacement Training, Cognitive Restructuring and Carey Guides.
  • Knowledge of behavior management techniques utilized as a means to teach appropriate social interaction, self-discipline, and control.
  • Ability to work independently and with a team as well as the ability to multi-task, problem-solve, organize and pay attention to details including the ability to work well under pressure.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and work appropriately with clients, peers, supervisors and external partners, as needed. 
  • Represent Safer with community groups as appropriate and attend community events, as designated.
  • Excellent communication (oral, written/interpersonal) and critical thinking skills.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite including the ability to prepare client notes and maintain them in an electronic database.

 

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ successful and equivalent work experience working with young people in the criminal justice system and at-risk youth.
  • Experience with start-up programs, a plus.

The Safer Foundation supports, through a full spectrum of services, the efforts of people with criminal records to become employed, law-abiding members of the community and as a result, reduce recidivism.

All positions are Full-Time (40-hours/week) and located in the Chicago Metropolitan area unless otherwise specified.

Safer Foundation is a drug-free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Minorities/Females/Veterans

www.saferfoundation.org

No Phone Calls Please

                                                             

     
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