Diversion Case Manager

Eckerd Connects; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan with employer

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Eckerd Connects in Alexandria, LA is seeking a part-time Diversion Case Manager to support youth through individualized intervention plans and coordinated services.

The DCM will conduct assessments, liaise with youth, families, and partners, develop plans with goals, arrange community service, maintain records, and keep caseloads up to 25.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, education, or related field (or 5+ years of relevant experience).
• At least 1 year of professional experience working with at-risk or delinquent youth.
• Must be able to drive for business purposes and meet Eckerd Auto Insurance requirements.
• Must pass a drug screen per policy.

Responsibilities

• Assess youth eligibility and develop Individualized Intervention Plans.
• Liaise between providers, youth, parents, OJJ, and other professionals; schedule meetings.
• Guide development of an IIP with short and long-term goals; provide supportive counseling.
• Arrange community service aligned with youth's skills and interests.
• Complete administrative work and maintain accurate youth records; document case notes.
• Coordinate with community organizations to promote program visibility and outcomes.
• Assist with curfew checks and provide transportation as needed; follow Fleet Safety Program.
• Maintain an average caseload of up to 25 youth.

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, education, or related field

5+ years of professional experience in social services or education working with at-risk or delinquent youth may substitute for degree

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Part-time Benefits:

• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• AD&D Insurance

Hourly Rate: $17.00

Part-Time Position : 20 hours weekly

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Diversion Case Manager (DCM) works with youth who have been referred to the program and determined to be eligible for Juvenile Justice Diversion services.
• The DCM is responsible for conducting a comprehensive assessment in order to develop Individualized Intervention Plans for youth.
• Serves as the liaison between the Provider, and the youth, his/her parent(s), OJJ, and other service professionals; schedules and facilitates Individual Intervention Plan meetings.
• This position guides the development of a mutually agreed-upon Individual Intervention Plan which defines short and long-term goals and orients youth to the program. The DCM provides supportive counseling to strengthen the youth's ability to make appropriate life decisions; maintains regular contact with youth; monitors youth's needs and progress on an ongoing basis; and updates the youth's Individual Intervention Plan and records.
• When community service is needed, the incumbent ensures the activity is reflective of the youth's skills, experience, aptitude and interests to address some specific violation or behavioral concern.
• The DCM completes all required administrative work including general clerical functions, maintenance of accurate, timely youth records; documenting case notes within established time-frames, and reporting.
• This position serves as liaison to other community-based organizations to promote visibility of the program to ensure effective utilization of services and to meet program outcome goals.
• DCM may assist in participant curfew checks and will provide transportation as needed and will comply with Eckerd's Fleet Safety Program
• The DCM shall maintain an average caseload of up to 25 youth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, from an accredited College or University, in criminal justice, social work, education, or OJJ approved related field; and a minimum of one year of professional experience working with at-risk or delinquent youth.
• 5+ years of professional experience in social services or education professional position working with at-risk or delinquent youth may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd Connects Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About Our Program

Eckerd Connects' Central Louisiana Juvenile Justice (CenLA JJ) program provides diversion services for youth engaged with the Juvenile Court. In partnership with the State of Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice, our CenLA JJ team has helped young people build skills, confidence, and positive pathways while preventing deeper involvement in the justice system. Youth receive individualized support including mentorship, standardized assessments, goal-setting, pro-social activities, and follow-up support after discharge. We focus on strengths, not mistakes, helping youth move from uncertainty to confidence and success.

Program Location

1307 Peterman Dr.

Alexandria, Lousiana 71303

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