NSD Family Specialist (3422)

Together for Youth•Town of Bath, NY

22d•$23 - $26

About The Position

The Non-Secure Detention Family Specialist position is responsible for helping youth grow, learn, and overcome challenges, and guide youth through counseling, mentorship, and providing structured case management services.

Requirements

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in human services or related field, required with 2 years of experience working with youth juvenile detention centers, group homes, youth shelters, youth diversion programs or in a comparable discipline involving work with youth and families is required.
Successful completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification and First Aid/CPR training is required following hire as part of on-the-job training.
Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is preferred with 1 year of experience working with youth or children.

Responsibilities

Provides case management services such as conducting initial screenings and assessments for all youth admitted to the facility, provides individual counseling, and helps address the underlying challenges that led to detention.
Facilitate communication and act as a liaison between the youth, their family, and key stakeholders such as DSS workers, probation officers, and law guardians.
Consults with program staff to offer mental health screenings, risk assessments, and crisis management support.
Assists the NSD Coordinator with facility operations and ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive environment in their absence.
Collects and maintains necessary data from various sources including but not limited to youth files, court reports, admission intake packets, assessments, case notes, etc. to assist in providing appropriate services for youth.
Prepares required documentation for courts such as summaries and reports regarding youth in care
Assists staff in supervision and counseling of youth.
Coordinates family contact and visitation.
Responsible for record storing and filling.
Completes data entry in systems such as JDAS and EVOLV.
Ensures compliance with all State Regulations and COA requirements and adheres to required documentation standards and practices.
Adheres to agency policies and procedures; follows and supports agency mission, vision and values including participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.
Other duties as assigned