Diversion Coordinator

Bay State Community Services•New Bedford, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Diversion Coordinator is responsible for the daily case management for youth participating in the Commonwealth’s diversion program. The Diversion Coordinator is the main point of contact for youth in diversion, their families, service providers and diversion referrers. Coordinators must be able to build professional relationships and rapport with each of these groups. The person in this position must be able to work well with youth and adolescents. Applicants should be highly motivated, critical thinkers who are able to adapt to evolving circumstances and who are passionate about the goals of the diversion program. The Massachusetts Diversion Program aims to: 1. Reduce the likelihood of future offending by youth in the program and increase public safety 2. Support positive youth development 3. Promote and ensure equity in the process 4. Hold youth responsible for their actions

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field OR Associates degree with 2+ years direct experience in preferred qualifications.
Experience working with at-risk youth
Experience working with diverse communities
Knowledge of community groups, events and connections in area Diversion Coordinator will be working in
Ability to adapt, think critically and problem solve in high stress environments
Ability to collaborate and work independently at times
Ability to maintain relationships with youth, their families, service providers, diversion referrers and other partners
Understands the value of repairing harm caused by individuals or society, and engaging individuals and community in the process
Strong organizational and time management skills
CORI check conducted, but not automatically disqualifying

Nice To Haves

Lived or work experience in child welfare or juvenile justice agencies
Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field
Knowledge of Spanish or a second language that is spoken by a portion of the community Diversion Coordinator will be working in
Ethic of service, including volunteering experience
Driver’s license and access to a car
Knowledge of/ experience in restorative justice practices
Knowledge of/ experience in screening/assessment tools, case planning and evidence-based practices

Responsibilities

Meet with youth referred to the diversion program and their families and explain the diversion process and expectations
Gather information to effectively craft an individualized diversion agreement for each youth by conducting risk/need assessments, interviewing youth, families, victims, and referrers, and reading police, school and other necessary agencies’ reports
Match youth to appropriate interventions for their case plan and develop the diversion agreement based on that case plan
Monitor the progress of youth throughout the diversion process
Meet with youth at a pre-determined frequency in the community or at other approved locations
Keep in contact with youth at a pre-determined frequency through visits, phone calls, text messages, or other approved methods
Communicate with other system stakeholders and service providers across the communities served
Build on community connections and establish partnerships for future programming
Engage youth throughout case planning and communicate expectations at each stage of diversion
Ability to handle confidential information
Attend court hearings and other meetings relevant to youth needs
Distribute, collect and input data on Diversion cases for purposes of evaluation
Keep documentation of progress in a secure area only accessible by diversion staff
Participate in trainings and other professional development
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
Eye-Med Vision Benefits
Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off 35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)
Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
Tuition Assistance
Mileage reimbursement
Extensive Training Program
Monthly Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)
Supervision for Licensure and Specializations
Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices