Summary: Carries a caseload of clients and follows a plan of service.
Accepts case assignment from the Director of Juvenile Justice Services and begins services within the prescribed guidelines.
Obtains proper releases and consents, and safeguards the confidentiality of all records.
Insures all necessary documentation is properly signed and in the client file.
Works with the JSOP therapist, youth and family to develop a Service Plan outlining service needs.
Maintains regular contact with the youth and families to provide case management services including transportation, coordination and referral to other community resources and specialized services as appropriate.
Provides counseling to youth and their families.
Co-leads group as prescribed..
Leads youth portion of group as prescribed.
Participates in all inter-agency staffings of clients.
Attends court dates for assigned clients.
Completes assessments with youth.
Is respectful of case sensitivity and aware of JSOP diagnosis.
Engages in consistent communication with JSOP therapist and assigned Probation Officer.
Completes case notes, reports, documentation and paperwork as necessary and required, within prescribed timelines.
Maintains an on-going case file for each youth which is up to date and contains all required documentation.
Participates in all required YSBIV staffings and team meetings.
Develops a working knowledge of, and establishes and cultivates cooperative professional relationships with, community resources, allied agencies, and referral sources.
Reports itinerary on a daily basis.
Completes time sheets on a bi-weekly basis.
Attends all staff meetings and training sessions as required.
Participates in employee annual evaluation.
Represents YSBIV at local community events as directed.
Actively participates in YSBIV's Continuous Quality Improvement program.
Participates in supervision with Director of Juvenile Justice Services and JSOP therapist.
Bachelor Degree in behavioral or social sciences.
Demonstrated interest in, and ability to, understand the general problems and needs of at-risk youth and their families.
Skills and willingness to facilitate group therapy.
Sensitivity and responsiveness to the cultural differences of individuals and families in groups outside one’s own culture.