JOB DESCRIPTION:

High school diploma or GED

Two (2) years of experience working with youth

Possess a valid Florida Driver’s license and Auto Insurance

• Conducts interviews and follows detention screening criteria, for all youth taken into custody, to determine eligibility for release, respite care, supervised release, or secure detention.

• Conducts youth interviews to make appropriate State Attorney recommendations for all youth screened.

• Ensures each youth receives medical and mental health clearance prior to admission to the JAC (juvenile assessment center), or screening processing area.

• Reviews law enforcement paperwork and criminal history records.

• Acts as a resource to families, outside agencies and staff; answers telephones.

• Maintains accurate records, to include youth files, screening packets, and documentation in the Department’s Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS).

• Communicates with youth’s parents/guardians, Department of Juvenile Justice and/or Department of Children and Families staff, and law enforcement to ensure efficient and accurate processing of youth.

• Attends court hearings as needed to present findings of detention risk assessment.

• Provides crisis intervention to de-escalate immediate conflict situations as needed.

• Provides sight and sound supervision of youth at risk for self-harm.

• Completes installations of EM (electronic monitoring) equipment on youth based on assessment score or court order.

• Assesses suicide risk and complete mental health and substance abuse screenings.

• Utilizes Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care techniques to effectively conduct all interviews and assessment requirements during the screening process.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

• 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 work setting.

Dress Code :Business

Location:3351 East Tamiami Trail, Naples Florida 34112

40 hours, Various shifts. Screening Services have 3 shifts per day covering 24 hours