Intake Specialist

This position meets with prospective clients and provides a variety of professional screens and assessments to determine program eligibility, identify participant’s risks and needs, and make recommendations through oral and written reports for individual diversion plans. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.)

• Performs intakes and the screening and assessment of clients. 
• Participates in case staffing with the clinical and non-clinical diversion team to determine the most appropriate level of intervention.  
• Collaborates with diversion team and program participants to create individual plans outlining program requirements and treatment goals.  
• Works in conjunction with program participants to promote successful completion of their individualized program goals and/or treatment plans. 
• May provide suggestions regarding type of supervision needed. 
• Completes initial intake plan and recommendations in participant electronic files and completes all other required paperwork or documentation pertinent to the intake process and maintains participant confidentiality. 
• Educates client and family regarding the justice system and consequences of further legal involvement. 
• May assist with data collection and reporting related to grant reports and applications.
• Formulates case conceptualization and case presentations to supervisors, co-workers and outside agencies. 
• Refers clients who may be in crisis at intake process to appropriate agencies and/or offers crisis information when needed. 
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and bi-annual retreats, various conferences and professional training seminars. 
• Presents material about program services and/or relevant topics to schools and community service agencies. 
• Participates in on-going individual and/or group supervision with Diversion Director, Diversion Supervisor, peers and/or clinical consultant(s).

SCOPE OF INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are with supervisors, co-workers, program participants, attorneys, court officials, community treatment providers, other related agencies' personnel and the general public. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED: Works under the administrative guidance and direction of the Juvenile Diversion Counseling Program Diversion Director and Diversion Supervisor unless otherwise assigned. May work with interns. May help orient new employees.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, human services or a related field. 
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible screening and assessment duties involving direct service provision with adults, juveniles and families.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish-English) preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Familiarity or interest in juvenile justice systems and mental health trends. 
• Considerable knowledge of screening and assessment tools, application and best practices. 
• Ability to coordinate with community agencies and resources, understand and explain program components to clients, families and outside agencies. 
• Must be able to analyze problems, make recommendations for effective solutions, establish and maintain positive working relationships. 
• Effective oral and written communication, ability to multi-task, self-driven and accountable to supervision.  
• Works as a member of a high-functioning, self-directed team. 
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: None For more information on job functions, requirements and to apply please visit: https://douglasco.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/2655?c=douglasco

Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision. 
For a more detailed overview please view the full Employee Benefit Guide.     

Salary : $58,835 - $88,253