Youth Screening & Assessment Specialist (Temp)

BAYS, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

BAYS, Inc. is seeking a Youth Screening Specialist in Florida to screen and assess youth brought in by law enforcement for detention status and risk factors. You will determine services and court handling needs while coordinating with families and agencies.

The role requires crisis intervention, youth record management, and collaboration with DJJ, DCF, and law enforcement to ensure accurate processing and safe care during screening through JJIS documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience working with youth.

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 JJIS documentation.
• Communicates with youth’s parents/guardians, DJJ and/or DCF staff, and law enforcement to ensure efficient processing.
• Attends court hearings as needed to present detention risk findings.
• Provides crisis intervention to de-escalate conflicts as needed.
• Provides sight and sound supervision of youth at risk for self-harm.
• Completes installations of EM equipment on youth based on assessment or court order.
• Assesses suicide risk and completes mental health and substance abuse screenings.
• Uses Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care during interviews and assessments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Interviewing

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of experience working with youth

Job description

BAYS, Inc. is seeking a Youth Screening Specialist in Florida to screen and assess youth brought in by law enforcement for detention status and risk factors. You will determine services and court handling needs while coordinating with families and agencies.

The role requires crisis intervention, youth record management, and collaboration with DJJ, DCF, and law enforcement to ensure accurate processing and safe care during screening through JJIS documentation.