Case Manager, DJJ
Company: Eckerd Youth Alternatives
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Pay Starting at $16.34 Hourly Want to provide at-risk-youth with
the tools to begin their process of change and be successful? We
are seeking individuals who have a passion for working with
at-risk-youth, leading them on the path to success, and helping
them reach their full potential. Make more than a Living, Make a
Difference Our Benefits:
- Low-Cost Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
- 11 paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
- Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary term life insurance Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for conducting comprehensive youth assessments to
develop case management plans, providing appropriate interventions,
and making referrals where appropriate to complete court
obligations successfully and in a timely manner.
- Serves as the liaison between the Provider, and the youth,
his/her parent(s), DJJ's JPO, and other service professionals;
schedules and facilitates Treatment Team meetings.
- Conduct groups and one to one counseling sessions using
evidenced based practices. Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, from an accredited College or University, in
criminal justice, social work, education, or DJJ approved related
field; and a minimum of two years of professional experience
working with at-risk or delinquent youth. 7 years of professional
experience or training in social services or education professional
position working with at-risk or delinquent youth may be
substituted for a bachelor's degree.
- Must be able to pass PAR evaluation of physical techniques and
written certification exam.
- A sound understanding of group leadership, group dynamics, and
experiential education.
- Must have and maintain an appropriate and valid state driver's
license. *This job description is intended to describe the general
nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to
this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. About
our Program: Eckerd Connects' Pathways provides community
integrated services for youth between the ages of 11 through 19 who
reside in Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Osceola, Sarasota and
St. Lucie counties in Florida's Central and South Regions. Youth
must have been placed on probation or minimum risk commitment and
assessed as moderate-high or high-risk to re-offend to be eligible
for services. Referrals accepted through the Florida Department of
Juvenile Justice (DJJ) probation or the court system. Eckerd
Connects' Pathways fully integrates WrapAround (WA) case planning,
case management and a strong diverse group of committed
stakeholders in each service area to ensure we have a strong WA
team in each county. This program is designed to develop
competencies while providing each youth with the tools to begin
their process of change and be successful long after completion of
services. Our Location: Eckerd Connects - Pathways Lee 6296
Corporate Ct, Suite B102 - Fort Myers, FL 33919 About Us Video:
https://youtu.be/uf06jGJ-R_g Please follow the link for more
information about this program:
https://eckerd.org/juvenile-justice-services/community-based-services/eckerd-connects-pathways/
Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Connects") considers all
qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national
origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Eckerd
Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm
employment eligibility. *CB
PI202065128
Keywords: Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Fort Myers , Case Manager, DJJ, Executive , Fort Myers, Florida
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