Youth Transition & Reentry Services Manager

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC; Wimauma (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

PTO & holidays

Free RX delivery

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC through Lake Parrish Youth Academy is seeking a Transition Services Manager to support youth as they move from residential care back into the community.

The role requires strong case management, coordination with families, agencies, and probation, and developing comprehensive transition plans.

A bachelor’s degree in a human services field is preferred, with experience in juvenile services; the organization offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, or related human services field preferred.
• Minimum two years’ experience working with children with serious emotional disturbances or substance use issues.
• Master’s degree may substitute for some experience.
• Experience with the state Department of Juvenile Justice is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services, including ongoing communication, evaluations, and assessments to youth, families, and Juvenile Probation Officers during the transition stage, under supervision of a licensed mental health professional.
• Assist youth with employment, education, training, and career planning.
• Serve as a liaison between assigned case managers, treatment teams, families, and community agencies to ensure effective transition back into the community.
• Develop and organize comprehensive transition plans, including educational materials, support services (housing, transportation), critical documents (birth certificate, social security card, state ID), employment/post-secondary appointments, resumes, applications, and healthcare transition plans.
• Communicate with external community sources to support youth and family engagement.
• Connect youth to applicable support groups and community-based programs (e.g., AA/NA).
• Develop, deliver, and facilitate individualized program plans for youth.
• Assist residents in developing life skills and awareness of strengths/needs for successful reintegration into the community.
• Oversee the transitional process for each youth, facilitating treatment team meetings, developing treatment plans, evaluating needs, and ensuring timely delivery of appropriate services.
• Act as a liaison between families and state agencies as needed.

Skills

Case management

Communication skills

Youth services

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling/social work/psychology

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Records management

Medicaid processes

Driver's license

Job description

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC through Lake Parrish Youth Academy is seeking a Transition Services Manager to support youth as they move from residential care back into the community.

The role requires strong case management, coordination with families, agencies, and probation, and developing comprehensive transition plans.

A bachelor’s degree in a human services field is preferred, with experience in juvenile services; the organization offers a comprehensive benefits package.