Group Specialist (Part-time)
Wedgwood Christian Services
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Posted on Oct 8, 2024
Group Specialist for Project Success
The Group Specialist provides prevention services (advocacy, support, referral, etc.) to “high risk” youth and their families. The Group Specialist will facilitate grant specific programming activities with the goal of enhancing clients’ resiliency skills through the substance abuse prevention curricula from the Project Success Program. They will develop and cultivate relationships with schools and coordinate efforts with schools to reduce the risk factors for substance abuse while working to enhance the factors that will protect youth from these risks. They will conduct classroom presentations, work with smaller groups with youth identified as “at-risk”, and consult with school staff to make referrals for youth needing additional services.
Rate of pay: $21.00 hourly
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assess the group dynamics of students and implement appropriate strategies to reach grant requirements.
- Teach and promote the core elements of Project Success and positive youth development programming including being an adolescent, ATOD prevention information, family pressures and problems, coping skills, self-esteem, decision-making, goal setting, values, relationships, communication/assertiveness and resistance skills with our funding sources.
- Establish healthy, genuine relationships with school staff, students and families involved in the programs.
- Screen youth identified as having Substance Abuse issues that warrant more intensive SUD
- Refer youth to appropriate treatment services. Work with service provider to transition youth into services.
- Facilitate the promotion of Positive Youth Development in the Community:
- Participate in PYD fundraising and community awareness events to ensure sustainability.
- Market programs to potential collaborative partners, schools and/or volunteers. Participate in community expos.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.
- Participate as an active member in a community coalition.
- Train and evaluate college interns in order to achieve goals outlined in a learning contract between Wedgwood and their institution.
- Complete all paperwork in a timely and professional manner.
- Develop, adapt and facilitate curriculum that engages youth.
- Evaluate and compile analysis of group surveys for reports that measure program effectiveness.
- Communicate all program elements, such as schedule and special events, to parties involved with PYD program including students, parents, volunteers, site, and agency in a timely manner.
- Maintain program budget in coordination with Coordinator and Wedgwood’s Finance Department.
- Responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employee’s roles and functions.
- Professional Growth and Development:
- Regular participation in supervision meetings and team meetings for the sharing of ideas, feedback and department planning
- Express ideas, suggestions, and concerns in a timely and appropriate manner, using established channels and opportunities to seek resolution.
- Attend ongoing trainings to stay current in research trends and effective programming related to positive youth development areas of specialization.
- Contribute to the team’s growth by facilitating a team training once throughout the year.
- Responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employee’s roles and functions.
- Other duties as assigned
Wedgwood Christian Services
Since 1960, Wedgwood Christian Services has been dedicated to boldly taking on the toughest problems facing children and families through residential care, counseling services and community programs. Leaning on our faith and core values of integrity, compassion, excellence, and diversity, we tackle the crucial work of supporting and restoring the wellbeing of all those who call West Michigan home.
Mission: Wedgwood Christian Services extends God's love to youth, adults, and families through professional counseling and educational services.
Core Values: Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Diversity
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