Youth Screener

Location: Tampa, FL

For over 40 years, ACTS has been a recognized leader in Florida's behavioral healthcare system by inspiring hope to those struggling with issues of substance abuse, mental health, chronic homelessness and/or criminal justice systems. Come join our professional team as we take great pride in the direct services we provide to our community!

BENEFITS: Medical/Dental/Vision (Low Cost), Term Life & Disability Insurance (free), Retirement Fund with 100% Employer Match, Telehealth (Free), Employee Assistance Program (free), Holiday Pay & PTO and more.

Summary/Characteristicsof Position:

Youth Screener's provide professionalscreening and case management services for youth presented to the JuvenileAssessment Center (JAC) while determining eligibility for release, diversionprograms and/or detainment.

Essential Functions:

• Completessubstance abuse and mental health screenings using Department approvedinstruments and forms to determine eligibility for release, diversionprograms and/or detainment.
• Conductsface-to-face interviews with youth and his/her parent(s)/legal guardian(s) togather information, when available, to assess the youth's service needs.
• Contactsvictim(s), complainants and/or arresting officer to solicit input andrecommendations.
• Completesand furnishes recommendations to the State Attorney's Office utilizing informationgathered.
• Completesadmission, detainment and/or non-arrest file packets for the court, the StateAttorney, the Department's Circuit Office, the youth's attorney, and theDepartment's Regional Juvenile Detention Center.
• Inputsyouth data in the Juvenile Justice Information System.
• CompletesDetention Screening Logs
• Advisesyouth of his/her rights
• Installselectronic monitoring (EM) equipment utilizing the Department's EM database.
• Attendscourt hearings on weekends and holidays, in lieu of the Department, and adhereto a court rotation schedule.
• Providescase management services that shall include, but not limited to, coordinationwith Department Juvenile Probation Officers, Detention Service Staff, thecourts, and other community-based providers.
• Attendsmeetings, trainings and individual development sessions as assigned
• Performs diversion related tasks.
• Performrelated work as request/required.

Pre-requisite Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus two (2) years' experienceworking with youth
• Associate's Degree may substitute for one (1) year of required workexperience.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in criminaljustice or social services may substitute for two (2) years of required workexperience.
• Valid Florida Driver License

PreferredAttributes:

• Associatesor Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice or related field

RequiredSkills/Abilities

• Abilityto make critical decisions in high stress situations
• Excellentverbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizationalskills and attention to detail.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not superviseothers. This position reports directly to the Detention Screener Supervisor and/orProgram Director.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periodsof sitting
• Must be able tolift up to 50 pounds
• Physically able to participate in DJJ-approved crisis interventioncurriculum and CPR/First Aid training and able to apply same to work setting.

Work Environment: Performs duties in a secured settingwith law enforcement presence. This roleroutinely uses computer, mobile devices and standard office equipment.

Travel: Minimal travel required between ACTS and/orDJJ service locations. This position does not require overnight travel.

The omission of specific statementsdoes not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed hereinif such duties are a logical assignment to position.

ACTSis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteranstatus. ACTS is an EEO/AA DFWP Employer.