Overnight Youth Screening & Risk Assessment Specialist

BAYS, Inc.; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

BAYS, Inc. is seeking a Youth Screening Specialist in Florida to screen and assess youth brought in by law enforcement, determining detention status and service recommendations.

The role involves mental health and substance abuse risk assessments, court handling recommendations, and collaboration with families and agencies. The position requires two years of youth experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Florida driver’s license with auto insurance.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with youth.
• Valid Florida driver's license and auto insurance.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews law enforcement paperwork and juvenile records.
• Interviews youth to assess detention status and eligibility for release.
• Communicates with families, agencies, and law enforcement to process youth.
• Attends court hearings to present detention risk findings.
• Provides crisis intervention to de-escalate conflicts.
• Monitors at-risk youth and supervises as needed.
• Completes EM equipment installations per assessment or court orders.
• Assesses suicide risk and conducts mental health/substance screenings.
• Utilizes Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care during screenings.

Skills

Interviews

Detention screening

Crisis intervention

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-Informed Care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

BAYS, Inc. is seeking a Youth Screening Specialist in Florida to screen and assess youth brought in by law enforcement, determining detention status and service recommendations.

The role involves mental health and substance abuse risk assessments, court handling recommendations, and collaboration with families and agencies. The position requires two years of youth experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Florida driver’s license with auto insurance.