Juvenile Justice Case Manager

Eckerd Connects•Manson, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position contributes to the positive transformation of at-risk teens in an adolescent residential academy program located in Manson, NC. The role involves providing case management services, ongoing communication, evaluations, and assessments to youth, families, and Juvenile Probation Officers under the direct clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional. The program is a gender-responsive, complete rehabilitative experience delivered in 4 to 6 months for girls ages 13-17. This 20-bed program is for girls who are referred by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (DJJ). During the 4-6 month stay, the program assists young women in learning the skills and tools needed to successfully re-integrate with their families and back into their communities. The residential treatment concept combines promising and evidence-based practices with a strong family transition component and signifies a public-private partnership with the Division of Juvenile Justice. Intensive, short-term services include individualized treatment and academic plans that combine formal and experiential education, community service, behavioral health, and family counseling in a non-punitive environment designed to address the youth's behavioral challenges through a strength-based approach. Youth also receive accredited educational services on-site and work together in small group settings with assigned counselors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, or in a related human services field required.
Two years’ experience working with children with serious emotional disturbances or substance abuse problems.
Must be able to move about the property.
Must be able to participate in youth activities.
Must be able to transport youth or staff.
Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state and to the extent that data is attainable under the law.
Must be able to pass PAR evaluation of physical techniques and written certification exam.

Nice To Haves

If the candidate has a master’s degree in an appropriate field, the experience requirement is preferred, but not required.
Experience in a Medicaid provider environment is helpful.
Experience with group work techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide Case Management services and ongoing communication, evaluations, and assessments to youth, families, and Juvenile Probation Officers under the direct clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional.
Complete or arrange for all required mental health and substance abuse screenings and assessments.
Complete performance summaries, treatment plan reviews, aftercare/transition plans, and discharge summaries.
Provide case management duties, preparing families for program visits, home leave experiences, family/group conferences, and aftercare responsibilities.