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� � � $�-11. <br /> CITY OF REDWOOD CITY <br /> NVENILE SPECIALIST — DRAFT <br /> Page Two <br /> 6. Provide early intervention services including assessment and referral to parenu, guardians and families <br /> residing in the Ciry who seek assistance and guidance from the Redwood Ciry Police Department <br /> regarding child and youth problems. <br /> 7. Act as liaison with and represent the Department and the City in meetings and on committees and task <br /> forces with various State, County-wide and local organizations involved with juvenile matters. <br /> 8. Assist in the development and implementation of a variety of programs, projects and materials related <br /> to youth activities and criminal and behavioral prevention programs. <br /> 9. Provide field direction and technical review to interns and case aides. <br /> ] 0. Assist law enforcement officers and investigators in dealing with victims and other children and youth- <br /> involved police activities or cases. <br /> 11. Maintain accurate records and files; prepare accurate and effective correspondence, reports and other <br /> written materials. <br /> OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES <br /> 12. May provide interpretation and translation services to individuals and families in a designated second <br /> language. <br /> 13. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. <br /> JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL OUALIFICATIONS <br /> Knowledge of: <br /> Basic principles and practices of applied psychology, including crisis interventien, short-term <br /> counseling and case evaluation, planning and management. <br /> Dynamics of dealing with children, youth and families. <br /> Techniques for active interviewing and assessment of and intervention with individuals of various <br /> aees. ethnicities and socio-economic status, some of whom may have severe psychological and/or <br /> medical problems. <br /> Computer applications related to the work. <br /> Applicable laws, codes and regulations. <br /> Community, social, mental health and medical support services available for children, youth and <br /> their families. <br /> Techniques for preparine effective presentations and informationa] and educational materials. <br /> Principles and practices of record keeping. <br /> . _ _. .. . _._. . _ _ . <br /> ___... . _..._. __ _. <br /> _ _ - __ <br />