Youth Engagement & Advocacy Outcomes Specialist

Job Description

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 peopleincluding 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.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in the social work, criminal justice, human services, or related field
• Minimum of 2 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
  
  

Company Description

The Northeast Treatment Center founded in 1970 is one of the largest behavioral health and social service agencies is in the Philadelphia Region. Services are offered at 15 sites throughout Greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, and the state of Delaware.

NET Centers (NET) offers support and hope to individuals and families at times of great stress in their lives. A nonprofit agency, NET provides a continuum of trauma informed behavioral health and social services designed to meet complex needs of all family members.

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.

Your Voice is Important to Us! Recognizing the value & importance of DEIB (Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging) in our workforce, NET has an active DEIB committee that aligns with our organization’s mission & purpose.

The Northeast Treatment Center founded in 1970 is one of the largest behavioral health and social service agencies is in the Philadelphia Region. Services are offered at 15 sites throughout Greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, and the state of Delaware. NET Centers (NET) offers support and hope to individuals and families at times of great stress in their lives. A nonprofit agency, NET provides a continuum of trauma informed behavioral health and social services designed to meet complex needs of all family members. 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. Your Voice is Important to Us! Recognizing the value & importance of DEIB (Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging) in our workforce, NET has an active DEIB committee that aligns with our organization’s mission & purpose.