Youth Screening & Assessment Specialist (Night/Weekend)

BAYS, Inc.; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Bays, Inc. seeks a Youth Screening Specialist for overnight, PRN/PT coverage in Florida. The role screens youth for detention status, mental health and substance abuse risk, and makes service or court handling recommendations.

You will collaborate with law enforcement, families and agencies, and support court proceedings. Responsibilities include reviewing documents, maintaining records in JJIS, conducting interviews using trauma-informed techniques, and providing crisis intervention and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience working with youth.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s license and Auto Insurance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Youth work experience

Valid Florida driver’s license

Auto Insurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Bays, Inc. seeks a Youth Screening Specialist for overnight, PRN/PT coverage in Florida. The role screens youth for detention status, mental health and substance abuse risk, and makes service or court handling recommendations.

You will collaborate with law enforcement, families and agencies, and support court proceedings. Responsibilities include reviewing documents, maintaining records in JJIS, conducting interviews using trauma-informed techniques, and providing crisis intervention and