Transition Services Manager

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC•Wimauma, FL

1d•$45,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The Transition Services Manager supports youth as they transition from residential care back into the community. The role requires case management, coordination with youth, families, and community resources, and a compassionate approach. The position works under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional and involves coordinating transition plans, services, and treatment-related activities for adolescents in care. Lake Parrish Youth Academy comprises multiple co-located residential commitment programs serving moderate-risk male youth aged 14 to 18 who require behavioral or mental health and substance abuse services. The programs use evidence-based practices to provide comprehensive care, treatment, and supervision, including individual, family, and group counseling. A youth’s length of stay is determined by assessed risk to reoffend, progress in reducing applicable criminogenic needs and risk factors, and completion of an individualized treatment plan.

Requirements

Minimum two years of experience working with children with serious emotional disturbances or substance use issues.
Strong understanding of group leadership, group dynamics, and experiential education.
Advanced oral and written communication skills.
Must maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Must meet state criminal background check requirements.
Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state.
Must pass evaluation of physical techniques and certification exams.
Able to actively engage with youth, participate in physical interventions, and transport youth or staff as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, or a related human services field preferred.
A master’s degree in an appropriate field may substitute for some experience.
Experience with the state Department of Juvenile Justice and group work techniques is a plus.
Records management and Medicaid processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide case management services, including ongoing communication, evaluations, and assessments for youth, families, and Juvenile Probation Officers during the transition stage, under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional.
Assist youth with employment, education, training, and career planning.
Serve as a liaison among assigned case managers, treatment teams, families, and community agencies to support effective community transitions.
Develop and organize comprehensive transition plans, including educational materials, support services such as housing and transportation, critical documents, employment and post-secondary appointments, resumes, applications, and healthcare transition plans.
Communicate with external community sources to support youth and family engagement.
Connect youth to applicable support groups and community-based programs, such as AA/NA.
Develop, deliver, and facilitate individualized program plans for youth.
Assist residents in developing life skills and awareness of their strengths and needs for successful community reintegration.
Oversee each youth’s transitional process by facilitating treatment team meetings, developing treatment plans, evaluating needs, and ensuring timely delivery of appropriate services.
Act as a liaison between families and state agencies as needed.
Serve as a positive role model for youth.
Participate in ongoing training and development activities.
Report incidents reflecting inappropriate youth-to-youth or staff-to-youth behavior, including use of physical force, according to guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.