Youth Screening Specialist

BAYS, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

BAYS, Inc. in Florida is seeking a Youth Screening Specialist—a client-serving role focused on screening and assessing youth brought in by law enforcement to determine detention status.

You will conduct interviews, review records, assess suicide risk, coordinate with families and agencies, and participate in court hearings when needed. Overnight shift 2pm–10pm; valid Florida driver's license required; experience with youth required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of experience working with youth.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s license and Auto Insurance.
• Overnight shift 2pm–10pm.

Responsibilities

• Reviews law enforcement paperwork and criminal history records.
• Acts as a resource to families, outside agencies and staff; answers telephones.
• Maintains accurate records, including 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 assessment findings.
• Provides crisis intervention to de-escalate immediate conflict situations.
• 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 techniques during interviews and assessments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Conducts interviews to determine eligibility for release, respite care, supervised release, or detention.
• Ensures medical and mental health clearance prior to admission to JAC or screening area.

Skills

Youth work experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Youth Screening Specialist is a client serving position with responsibility for screening and assessing youth brought in for processing by law enforcement. Provides screening of youth to determine detention status, assessment of mental health or substance abuse risk factors, and to make a recommendation for services and/or court handling.

*This position is overnight between the hours of 2pm-10pm

We are looking for a Youth Screening Specialist who must have:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of experience working with youth
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s license and Auto Insurance.

Job Duties and 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.

Job Essentials:

• 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.

BAYS is a drug-free workplace. We prohibit the use, possession, or distribution of controlled substances on company premises or during work hours.