Youth Screening Specialist: Crisis & Detention Expert

Bay Area Youth Services Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Youth Services Inc. in Orlando is seeking a Youth Screening Specialist to screen and assess youth brought in by law enforcement, determine detention status, and recommend services and court handling.

The role focuses on conducting interviews, assessing mental health risk factors, ensuring medical and mental health clearances, and coordinating with families and agencies. It also involves crisis intervention and monitoring for self-harm.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with youth.
• Ability to conduct interviews and crisis interventions.
• Familiarity with JJIS or equivalent record-keeping is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reviews law enforcement paperwork and criminal history records.
• Maintains accurate youth records and JJIS documentation.
• Communicates with parents/guardians and law enforcement to ensure processing.
• Attends court hearings to present findings.
• Provides crisis intervention and oversees youth safety.
• Performs other related duties.

Skills

Experience with youth

Crisis intervention

Interviewing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Bay Area Youth Services Inc. in Orlando is seeking a Youth Screening Specialist to screen and assess youth brought in by law enforcement, determine detention status, and recommend services and court handling.

The role focuses on conducting interviews, assessing mental health risk factors, ensuring medical and mental health clearances, and coordinating with families and agencies. It also involves crisis intervention and monitoring for self-harm.