COMMUNITY YOUTH WORKER

Code: 01321 Local Non-Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under supervision of the director, visits the community to advise and guide youths with behavioral problems; does related work as required.

Examples of work

• Visits families to obtain background information, identify existing problems, and observe home environment.
• Provides firm, consistent, and appropriate responses to behaviors manifested by clients.
• Acts as mobile field worker in promoting the program in troubled communities.
• Teaches proper methods of personal care and grooming, and of basic household activities.
• Utilizes crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques in response to episodes of extreme acting-out behavior.
• Maintains a system of records and files that include entries in a daily log reflecting individuals' needs, problems, and progress, and prepares clear and concise reports on critical incidents.
• Prepares written and oral reports for review by professional staff workers.
• Maintains essential records and files.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of behavioral problems of youth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with youth and others.
• Ability to maintain an attitude of objectivity and open-mindedness concerning new approaches and methods of dealing with children's problems.
• Ability to keep abreast of new ideas, attitudes, and skills relevant to working with problem children.
• Ability to think clearly and act appropriately in an emergency or potentially dangerous situation.
• Ability to grasp various concepts of learning and behavior modification and their application to the client population served.
• Ability to participate in recreational activities.
• Ability to prepare routine records and reports.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.