What are the responsibilities and job description for the Screener - Juvenile Assessment Center position at DISC Village, Inc.?
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Agency Overview:
DISC Village, Inc. is a private non-profit behavioral health organization that has been operating in and throughout the Big Bend area of north Florida for 50 years. Providing expertise in services in the areas of substance abuse, mental health, and child welfare to adults, adolescents, and families.
We are seeking to hire a Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) Screener to work full time on the 11 pm - 7 am shift.
The Juvenile Assessment Center offers an array of comprehensive services for individuals under the age of 18. These programs provide a composite of assessment, case management, intervention, outpatient, and other community and school-based services for adolescents with delinquency and substance abuse issues.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate skills in assessment and evaluation of individuals referred for services, to determine the most appropriate treatment modality.
- Serve as a liaison for clients and their families, along with referral sources, until the referral/admission process is complete.
- Demonstrate exceptional skills in the detention screening/intake process for clients referred to the facility including but not limited to the JJIS system, CCC reporting, and the various forms used for this process.
- Conducts interviews and follows detention screening criteria, for all youth taken into custody.
- Demonstrate the ability to write clear, concise, and thorough case notes, prepare reports, and communicate effectively with referral sources and treatment staff.
- Attend detention hearings, staff meetings and clinical case review meetings, if applicable.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work preferably completed in Criminology, Social Science, Social Work, Mental Health, Psychology, or a Chemical Dependency field.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods
- Demonstrate proficiency for all physical intervention techniques and mechanical restraints in accordance with Department Juvenile of Justice (DJJ)-approved crisis intervention curriculum and CPR/First Aid training and able to apply same to the work setting.
Rewards and Benefits
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, 401k, Employee Assistance Program, Education and Reimbursement Assistance.
DISC Village is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace
To be considered for employment. Please apply at discvillage.org/careers by completing the employment application
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
