Description
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and implement programs and services that will foster economic self-sufficiency and parental effectiveness for the target population of disconnected, pregnant and parenting adolescents.
DETAILED RESPONSIBILITES
1. Identify and nurture available community resources to enhance project services
2. Act as liaison between the target community by attending meetings, serving on appropriate committees and participating in relevant activities as determined by program needs.
3. Provide advocacy, individual needs assessments, and information/referral services for at risk adolescents served by the project.
4. Facilitate direct services for at-risk, pregnant/parenting, and disconnected youth.
5. Facilitate parent education as necessary.
6. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management and administration formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Ability to work as part of a team with co-workers and with other colleagues as necessary.
2. Cultural sensitivity and the ability to relate/work with diverse groups, community agencies, school and the general public.
3. Strong organizational skills with a focus on detail.
4. Ability to follow directions, and communicate well (orally and in writing)
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
¨ Bachelor’s degree in health education or related health field, and relevant experience working with adolescents.
CATEGORY:
¨ NON-EXEMPT
Requirements
- A Valid Driver's License and Insured Vehicle.
- PPD (TB test required with proof of results; no more than 1 year old)
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in health education or a related health field
- Relevant experience working with adolescents
- Valid driver's license
- Insured vehicle
- PPD/TB test with proof of results no more than one year old
- Ability to work effectively with coworkers, colleagues, community agencies, schools, and the general public
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse groups
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong oral and written communication skills
What We Do
The Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc. is a not-for-profit community action agency dedicated to promoting self-sufficiency by assisting families and children, broadening minds, and revitalizing communities through coordinated services.
