Diversion Case Manager

Eckerd Connects•Alexandria, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Diversion Case Manager (DCM) works with youth who have been referred to the program and determined to be eligible for Juvenile Justice Diversion services. The DCM is responsible for conducting a comprehensive assessment in order to develop Individualized Intervention Plans for youth. Serves as the liaison between the Provider, and the youth, his/her parent(s), OJJ, and other service professionals; schedules and facilitates Individual Intervention Plan meetings. This position guides the development of a mutually agreed-upon Individual Intervention Plan which defines short and long-term goals and orients youth to the program. The DCM provides supportive counseling to strengthen the youth’s ability to make appropriate life decisions; maintains regular contact with youth; monitors youth’s needs and progress on an ongoing basis; and updates the youth’s Individual Intervention Plan and records. When community service is needed, the incumbent ensures the activity is reflective of the youth’s skills, experience, aptitude and interests to address some specific violation or behavioral concern. The DCM completes all required administrative work including general clerical functions, maintenance of accurate, timely youth records; documenting case notes within established time-frames, and reporting. This position serves as liaison to other community-based organizations to promote visibility of the program to ensure effective utilization of services and to meet program outcome goals. DCM may assist in participant curfew checks and will provide transportation as needed and will comply with Eckerd’s Fleet Safety Program. The DCM shall maintain an average caseload of up to 25 youth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited College or University, in criminal justice, social work, education, or OJJ approved related field; and a minimum of one year of professional experience working with at-risk or delinquent youth.
5+ years of professional experience 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 meet requirements for Eckerd Connects Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes.
Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Responsibilities

Conducting a comprehensive assessment to develop Individualized Intervention Plans for youth.
Serving as the liaison between the Provider, youth, parents, OJJ, and other service professionals.
Scheduling and facilitating Individual Intervention Plan meetings.
Guiding the development of a mutually agreed-upon Individual Intervention Plan.
Providing supportive counseling to strengthen youth's decision-making abilities.
Maintaining regular contact with youth and monitoring their needs and progress.
Updating youth's Individual Intervention Plan and records.
Ensuring community service activities are reflective of youth's skills, experience, aptitude, and interests.
Completing all required administrative work, including clerical functions, record maintenance, case notes, and reporting.
Serving as liaison to other community-based organizations to promote program visibility and ensure effective utilization of services.
Assisting in participant curfew checks and providing transportation as needed.
Maintaining an average caseload of up to 25 youth.