Job Location 2701 N BROAD - Philadelphia, PA 19132
NET/NCC is seeking a Youth Engagement and Advocacy Outcomes Specialist who will support as a mentor and life skills coach while working with youth, ages 13 to 21 (16-21 for youth to be eligible to participate in the Youth Advisory Council).
Reporting to senior level leadership, this person will facilitate youth advisory council activities, mentoring young people—including group workshops and individual sessions when needed. These activities will take place virtually, on-site, and in the community.
The Outcome Specialist will research, collect data, and create or find programming that will impact the lives of youth serviced through NET/NCC. This (YEA) Outcomes Specialist will support and assist trauma/EBP circles and interventions as well as post-crisis reviews with youth participating in select NET/NCC programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
· High School Diploma or 12 Credits from an accredited college or university with a major in the social work, criminal justice, human services, or related field (Preferred)
· Minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in Child Welfare, Social Services, Juvenile Justice with at least 1 years' experience working with adolescents.
· Strong knowledge related to child welfare, social services, and case-management as it relates to servicing delinquent/dependent children and youth.
· Preparedness to work non-traditional hours when needed based on program needs, including weekends.
· Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
· Excellent time management and organizational skills.
· Proficient oral and written communication skills to effectively problem-solve.
· Must be a team player, patient, flexible, and can multi-task.
· Knowledge of Child Development and Crisis Intervention is preferred
· Must have valid driver’s license.
NET is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon NET's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
NET Centers is a non-profit, licensed, and accredited organization that offers a range of behavioral health and social services to adults, adolescents, children, and families in Greater Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, and Delaware. We have a range of services throughout our many locations that include foster care, school therapeutic services, and residential/outpatient programs for addiction recovery.
We provide services to over 10,000 people annually. Each person served is individually assessed and offered services that are comprehensive, quality-driven, cost-effective and delivered by a staff that’s committed to doing its best for their consumers
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NET Community Care
A Community Umbrella Agency (CUA) committed to helping ensure safety, timely permanency, and well-being, for children and families in the 25th and 22nd districts of Philadelphia.
What is a Community Umbrella Agency (CUA)? Community Umbrella Agencies (CUA’s) are community-based agencies that are responsible for providing direct case management services to families in their designated region. The CUA’s ensure that local solutions and resources are more accessible to children and families. Through community engagement initiatives, CUA staff develop connections to formal and informal neighborhood networks that can strengthen and stabilize families. They also recruit and retain foster and adoptive parents in the neighborhoods where children live.
