OCO's Crisis & Development Services assist people in gaining safety, self sufficiency and personal growth through prevention, intervention and skill building services. This position provides support, advocacy, crisis intervention, and ongoing services to youth and their families relating to sexual risk avoidance, HIV/STD & Pregnancy prevention, positive health outcomes, and connection to community resources.

DUTIES:

• Work with adolescents and their families to connect to ongoing health care and community resources
• Provide on-going health risk assessments, information and education
• Work individually, and as part of a team, to provide group education sessions on various health/teen topics, one on one support when needed, connections to community supports and follow-up
• Track and complete statistics, provide/arrange for training for community partners
• Develop/maintain campaigns to promote community change and increase awareness for adolescent sexual health including teen pregnancy prevention, STD/HIV prevention, and other health topics
• Assist manager in organizing/facilitating partnership meetings, community advisory groups and youth leadership council meetings

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have desire to work with individuals/families and have a thorough understanding of the family development process
• Must be able to work independently, be self-motivated, resourceful, organized and adaptable in carrying out duties
• Ability to develop/maintain effective working relationships with partners such as reproductive health, social services, educational institutions, parents and general community

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid NYS Driver's License with a good driving record and access to a reliable vehicle for reimbursed countywide travel
• Associate's or Bachelors Degree in related field and 1-3 years related experience
• Or any equivalent combination of education and training

Full-time (Temporary) – 37.5 hours weekly

Grade 9

Monday through Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm