Orange County Youth Build Coordinator

Following are examples of typical work activities and responsibilities. The incumbent may be responsible for performing other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned. A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned.

Creates policies and processes, develops materials and administers the OC Youth Build program.

Direct case management work with participants in the community. Meeting them where they are and where they go.

Prepares for and attends court with youth participants.

Advocates for youth in court; provides case documentation on progress or non-compliance with program requirements.

Provides case management expertise and referrals to available services for justice-impacted youth.

Creates agendas, leads stakeholder meetings and provides outreach to the community.

Documents and collects data on participants and program outcomes.

Communicates and coordinates with other providers serving participants.

Ensures client-centered, individualized case plans, supports and accountability for each participant.

Designs and implements programming for participants that offers impactful speakers, resources and trainings.

Provides harm reduction education and materials to youth.

Collaborates with law enforcement, court stakeholders, family members, DSS and all entities engaged with the youth.

Assists with annual budget needs and tracks program expenditures.

Adheres to safety rules and regulations.

Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail, and database software in performing work assignments.

Thorough knowledge of North Carolina and Orange County court and school policies.

Thorough knowledge of HIPPA and juvenile justice confidentiality requirements.

Thorough knowledge of relevant state laws and regulations.

Through knowledge of juvenile justice evidence-based best practices and interventions.

Thorough knowledge of behavioral health issues facing youth and area services for youth involved in juvenile legal system.

Thorough knowledge of advocating for youth and providing case management best practices.

Good knowledge of software packages for word processing and spreadsheets to produce a variety of reports and documents.

Skill in creating a model to engage justice-involved youth.

Skill in coordinating with other agencies and stakeholders to foster strong working relationships between people.

Skill in speaking in court to communicate progress or non-compliance of clients; supporting clients on court dates; provide expertise on programming options.

Skill in assisting with annual budgets, tracking program expenses, and assessing funding decisions.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Skill in preparing reports and collecting data.

Ability to create protocols for accepting clients, making caseload decisions, and assessing the needs for each client.

Ability to relate and connect with adolescents.

Ability to communicate program requirements.

Ability to choose programs for clients based on needs and assessment.

Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Ability to deal with people tactfully and courteously, applying excellent customer service skills.

Ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail, and database software.

Ability to demonstrate sound judgment; integrity; resourcefulness; accuracy; thoroughness and the physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor’s degree AND four (4) years of work experience in a court system or agency working with justice-impacted youth providing case management and programming.

Experience in using software packages for data collection, report processing and spreadsheet maintenance.

Training in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing and racial equity issues strongly preferred.

An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for work experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful clearance of a background check and pre-employment drug screen. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared. However, applicants with lived experience of justice involvement and/or recovery are encouraged to apply.

Please attach a cover letter.

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational support functions of standing, walking, hearing, stooping, typing, talking, sitting, bending, kneeling, grasping, hearing, handling, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying, reaching and repetitive motions of the hands/wrist.

Ability to perform medium work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Must possess the visual acuity to perform the primary/essential functions called for by the position.

Worker is subject to inside environmental conditions.

Orange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes:

• Short Term Disability
  • Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.
• 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Orange County contributes $29.15 per pay period ($757.90 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
  • Orange County contributes up to an additional $67 ($1742 annually) for voluntary supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
• Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.
• Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees’ salary up to $50,000.
• Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.
• Health Insurance (Medical)
  • Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance.
  • Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.
• Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.
• Dental Insurance
  • Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance.
  • Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.
• Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance.
• Life Insurance
  • Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees’ salary up to $50,000.
  • Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.
• Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance.
• Optional Long Term Disability Coverage Policy
• Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System;
  • Orange County contributes 12.85% of your base salary per pay period and 14.10% for LEO.
• Vision Insurance
  • Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.
• Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.
• Orange County contributes up to an additional $67 ($1742 annually) for voluntary supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
• Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.
• Optional Insurance Policies: Pet Discount Program, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance
• Orange County contributes 12.85% of your base salary per pay period and 14.10% for LEO.
• Orange County contributes $29.15 per pay period ($757.90 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.

• 20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year
• 15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year
• 0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year
• 5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year
• Anniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year)
• Sick Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule)
  • 96.2 hours/year
• 10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• 2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year
• Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees)
  • 0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year
  • 2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year
  • 5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year
  • 10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year
  • 15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year
  • 20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year
• 96.2 hours/year
• Various other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.