Youth Services Specialist (SC)

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Cafeteria plan

Job summary

Missouri Division of Youth Services is seeking a Youth Services Coordinator to develop and coordinate treatment programs for youths in day treatment and residential settings. You will collaborate with staff, schools, and community partners to ensure comprehensive services and adherence to regulations.

The role requires a background in youth services or related fields, strong communication skills, and ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassionate approach to youth and families.
• Clear, honest, and open communication with staff and participants.
• Background in counseling or related field encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and evaluate specialized treatment programs and community resources in a regional area.
• Oversee dual jurisdiction processes and case management reviews.
• Manage intensive case monitoring and supervise trackers.
• Advise staff on case management, legal issues, and program requirements.
• Coordinate employment opportunities and monitor workforce development activities.
• Ensure compliance with victim rights notification and safe school guidelines.

Skills

Empathy

Nonjudgmental

Cooperation

Communication

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree with related coursework

3+ years professional juvenile treatment experience

Graduate credits substitutions allowed

Job description

Working with the Division of Youth Services is more than it seems. You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day treatment and residential programs. To succeed in this position you will need to be empathetic, nonjudgmental, cooperative, encouraging, able-bodied, professional, and respectful; you must be able to communicate clearly, honestly and openly. We also offer a variety of great benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more. Join us and help make the difference for our youth today!

The current rate for this position is $2,415.40 semi-monthly. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

This is professional work in the coordination and development of comprehensive treatment, community collaboration, networking and related services for youth placed with the Missouri Division of Youth Services. This position will be responsible for the continued development, collaboration and networking with partnerships and community entities in all areas of the region.

The following tasks are the responsibility of the Youth Services Coordinator (Community Services Coordinator):

• Coordinates and evaluates a variety of specialized treatment programs, services, and community resources within an assigned region of the state such as education, health care, substance abuse, mental health, and employment.
• Coordinates and supervises the statewide dual jurisdiction process and the case management program; conducts reviews and monitors dual jurisdiction referrals; randomly reviews case files and attends case manager meetings; prepares summary reports for management
• Coordinates the intensive case monitoring program in the region; participates in recruiting, selecting, assigning, and evaluating intensive case monitors (trackers).
• Provides advice and assistance to staff and service coordination supervisors relating to case management, legal issues, quality assurance, court orders, and report requirements.
• Coordinates clients' employment opportunities utilizing workforce development centers and career fairs; monitors the jobs program to ensure appropriate utilization.
• Monitors the victim's rights notification program, safe school requirements, and court-ordered restitution to ensure compliance
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

In addition to those identified in the previous levels:Knowledge of the counseling principles, theories, and techniques used with families and individuals. Knowledge of the statutes, rules, and regulations relating to juvenile treatment programs and services, case management, dual jurisdiction, and the juvenile court diversion program. Knowledge of governmental and community resources available. Ability to match individual client needs with available services. Ability to conduct short term therapy with families, evaluate and plan treatment, and train others in family therapy. Ability to interpret, explain, and apply applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures.

One or more years of experience as a Youth Services Specialist (Service Coordinator) or Youth Services Supervisor (Youth Group Leader) with the Missouri Division of Youth Services. OR A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Education, or a closely related field; and Three or more years of professional experience in the treatment of juveniles (12-17 years of age) which involved group or individual counseling techniques. OR Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of youth treatment experience and/or relevant certification. (Substitutions may be allowed)

Earned graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the specified areas may substitute on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of two years of the required experience at the rate of 24 earned graduate credit hours for one year of experience. Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required education.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Special Requirement:

Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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