Youth Detention Screener

These positions are located at our programs in Tampa Florida and Polk County, Bartow, Florida.

Summary/Characteristics of Position

Youth Screener's provide professional screening and case management services for youth presented to the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) while determining eligibility for release, diversion programs and/or detainment.

BENEFITS: Medical/Dental/Vision, Free Telehealth and EAP (FT only), Retirement (403B) w/ employer match, Life Insurance, Short & Long-term Disability and more.

This position is currently available at our Polk County facility located in Bartow, Florida and at our Tampa facility.

Essential Functions:

• Completes substance abuse and mental health screenings using Department approved instruments and forms to determine eligibility for release, diversion programs and/or detainment.
• Conducts face-to-face interviews with youth and his/her parent(s)/legal guardian(s) to gather information, when available, to assess the youth's service needs.
• Contacts victim(s), complainants and/or arresting officer to solicit input and recommendations.
• Completes and furnishes recommendations to the State Attorney's Office utilizing information gathered.
• Completes admission, detainment and/or non-arrest file packets for the court, the State Attorney, the Department's Circuit Office, the youth's attorney, and the Department's Regional Juvenile Detention Center.
• Inputs youth data in the Juvenile Justice Information System.
• Completes Detention Screening Logs
• Advises youth of his/her rights
• Installs electronic monitoring (EM) equipment utilizing the Department's EM database.
• Attends court hearings on weekends and holidays, in lieu of the Department, and adhere to a court rotation schedule.
• Provides case management services that shall include, but not limited to, coordination with Department Juvenile Probation Officers, Detention Service Staff, the courts, and other community-based providers.
• Attends meetings, trainings and individual development sessions as assigned
• Performs diversion related tasks.
• Perform related work as request/required.

Pre-requisite Requirements:

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

Preferred Attributes:

• Associates or Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to make critical decisions in high stress situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not supervise others. This position reports directly to the Detention Screener Supervisor and/or Program Director.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Physically able to participate in DJJ-approved crisis intervention curriculum and CPR/First Aid training and able to apply same to work setting.

Work Environment:

Performs duties in a secured setting with law enforcement presence. This role routinely uses computer, mobile devices and standard office equipment.

Travel:

Minimal travel required between ACTS and/or DJJ service locations. This position does not require overnight travel.

The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to position.

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