Job Description

Job Location: Savannah, GA 31406,

Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School / GED,

Job Shift: Morning, Job Summary:

Under limited supervision, provides family advocacy, engagement, education, and support services to youth and families participating in the Savannah Youth Recovery Support Clubhouse. Assists families in identifying strengths, needs, and recovery goals while connecting them with community resources and support systems. Promotes family involvement, recovery support, substance use prevention, positive youth development, and improved family functioning. Supports youth in developing life skills, educational success, career exploration, healthy relationships, and recovery-oriented lifestyles.

The Recovery Support Clubhouse provides a structured environment where youth are supported in improving their overall wellness while reducing or abstaining from alcohol and other substance use. Through participation in life skills training, social activities, educational supports, career development, and recovery-focused services, youth are empowered to make informed decisions and build healthy, productive futures.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Facilitates a parental/caregiver participation component at least monthly, including support groups, parenting education, substance use education, evidence-based parenting programs, or similar family-focused activities.
• Maintains documentation of family engagement efforts, invitations, participation activities, and follow-up contacts.
• Works collaboratively with families to reduce substance use and support recovery-oriented goals.
• Provides services designed to reduce juvenile justice involvement and improve family functioning.
• Develops and implements Family Support Plans that address behavioral, educational, and social needs.
• Engages youth and families to increase positive social functioning and healthy family relationships.
• Conducts and documents monthly drug screening activities as required by program standards.
• Implements interventions designed to improve school attendance, engagement, and performance.
• Develops and coordinates at least two pro-social family events each month that enhance family involvement and positive interactions.
• Coordinates and facilitates off-site social and recreational activities for youth and families.
• Completes all required program documentation and records accurately and timely.
• Enters information into CareLogic, GSU, and other required electronic systems.
• Advocates for youth and families when appropriate.
• Provides emotional support, guidance, encouragement, and education to parents and caregivers.
• Connects families with community resources, educational opportunities, social services, and referral programs.
• Develops community partnerships and collaborations to expand available resources for families.
• Supports assessment, recovery planning, and service coordination activities.
• Maintains records of services, activities, and supports in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency requirements.
• Assists with implementation of recovery, treatment, and support plans.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and service planning activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of youth development, family systems, and recovery-oriented practices.
• Knowledge of community resources, social service programs, and support systems.
• Knowledge of disabilities, behavioral health conditions, and substance use recovery supports.
• Knowledge of family engagement strategies and youth-focused programming.
• Knowledge of agency confidentiality policies and applicable privacy requirements.
• Ability to relate effectively to families from diverse cultural, economic, ethnic, and social backgrounds.
• Ability to organize, track, and document services and program activities.
• Ability to assist parents, caregivers, and family members in identifying concerns, strengths, and priorities.
• Ability to empower youth and families to explore resources, supports, opportunities, and solutions.
• Ability to collaborate with public and private service providers to meet family needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal, listening, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to facilitate groups, family activities, and educational programs.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and meet reporting requirements.

Primary Responsibilities, but not limited to

• Family advocacy and support services.
• Youth engagement and recovery support activities.
• Family support planning and service coordination.
• Parent and caregiver education programming.
• Community outreach and resource development.
• Drug screening administration and documentation.
• Educational and school performance interventions.
• Pro-social event planning and facilitation.
• Documentation, reporting, and compliance monitoring.
• Community partnership development.

Qualifications: Competencies:

• Communication
• Accountability/Responsibility
• Cooperation/Teamwork
• Creative Thinking
• Customer Service
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Analytical Thinking
• Job Knowledge
• Judgment
• Professionalism
• Quality/Quantity of Work

Required Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) credential.
• Demonstrated aptitude for or experience working in a social services, behavioral health, youth services, family support, or related human services field.
• Experience working with youth, families, substance use services, behavioral health programs, or community support services preferred.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Upon appointment to the position, the employee assumes responsibility for meeting and maintaining all minimum qualification requirements, including applicable certifications, licenses, continuing education, competency validations, and mandatory annual or recurrent training. Failure to maintain such requirements may affect eligibility to perform assigned duties.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Work Environment

This position operates in a combination of office, clubhouse, community, school, and recreational environments. The role routinely utilizes computers, telephones, electronic health record systems, and standard office equipment. Regular interaction with youth, families, community partners, and service providers is required. Travel between Gateway sites and community locations is required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Frequently walks, sits, stands, kneels, bends, and reaches.
• Occasionally climbs, balances, and stoops.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 15 pounds.
• Must have the ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Frequently utilizes hearing, visual acuity, and fine hand-eye coordination.
• Must be able to travel between Gateway sites and community locations.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Gateway CSB promotes a drug-free and alcohol-free work environment through mandatory pre-employment drug testing.

Terms & Conditions

• Reports to work when scheduled and begins and ends work as expected.
• Reports anticipated tardiness or absence to the supervisor.
• Observes policies regarding meal and break periods.
• Uses work time appropriately and efficiently.
• Requests and utilizes leave appropriately.
• Maintains a professional appearance in accordance with site dress code requirements.
• Observes health, safety, and sanitation policies.
• Performs work according to all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Ensures licensure and certification are current and active without suspension or revocation throughout employment.
• Ensures compliance with required training, including new employee orientation.
• Does not engage in activities other than official business during work hours.
• Does not report to work under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Adheres to Gateway’s Standards of Conduct 3.13 and Employee Ethics 3.23.
• May be required to remain at or return to work during agency incidents or emergencies and may work non-traditional schedules as necessary to support agency operations.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee in this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.