Mental Health Service Coordinator - Grant Funded - Juvenile Probation

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

1d • $38

About The Position

Facilitate timely referrals to vital services, including medical and mental health care, counseling, legal aid, housing, and education. Work closely with service providers to ensure seamless coordination and follow-up support for youth struggling with mental health. Engage in regular collaboration meetings with community stakeholders, participating in mental health collaborative, sharing information, and coordinating joint initiatives. Conduct outreach and education sessions to raise awareness about mental health and empower individuals to seek assistance. Participate in monthly court appearances along with the probation officer, therapist, program supervisor, district attorney, and defense attorney to update all on the progress of the youth. Provide an initial screening and assessment of needs by utilizing a screening tool(s) and will develop an initial and ongoing assessment(s) to determine an individualized resource needs approach. Provide evidence-based programming, mental health education / awareness, curriculum, Parent Support classes, life-skills development, vocational skills, and independent living training. Attend and receive training hours on mental health and other related topics. Provide transportation to youth and their families as needed using a county issued vehicle. Collect and maintain grant data. Subject to irregular work schedule including two evenings and Saturdays. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Criminal Justice or other state approved related field.
• 3 years of job related experience.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• 3 years of job related experience.
• Good computer and organizational skills; ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate timely referrals to vital services, including medical and mental health care, counseling, legal aid, housing, and education.
• Work closely with service providers to ensure seamless coordination and follow-up support for youth struggling with mental health.
• Engage in regular collaboration meetings with community stakeholders, participating in mental health collaborative, sharing information, and coordinating joint initiatives.
• Conduct outreach and education sessions to raise awareness about mental health and empower individuals to seek assistance.
• Participate in monthly court appearances along with the probation officer, therapist, program supervisor, district attorney, and defense attorney to update all on the progress of the youth.
• Provide an initial screening and assessment of needs by utilizing a screening tool(s) and will develop an initial and ongoing assessment(s) to determine an individualized resource needs approach.
• Provide evidence-based programming, mental health education / awareness, curriculum, Parent Support classes, life-skills development, vocational skills, and independent living training.
• Attend and receive training hours on mental health and other related topics.
• Provide transportation to youth and their families as needed using a county issued vehicle.
• Collect and maintain grant data.
• Subject to irregular work schedule including two evenings and Saturdays.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Benefits

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
• Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
• Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities.
• FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees