Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
JOB DESCRIPTION:
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Provides mentorship, support and advocacy to youth and their caregivers. Provides linkage, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and advocacy to the youth, family, foster family and caregivers. Develops, strengthens and maintains direct working relationships with mental health professionals, community agencies and the youth and caregivers’ own support.
This individual provides rehabilitation and support functions for the caregivers for children ages 11-17 who have been arrested on a misdemeanor or felony law violations that have been filed in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Juvenile Delinquency Division and have been identified by the court due to the mental health challenges that are the primary driver of continued court involvement or escalation.
This role provides support, advocacy and local resources to the caregivers of currently active YHC clients. Provides assessment, linkage, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and advocacy to the youth’s family, foster family, caregivers and teachers.
Develops, strengthens and maintains direct working relationships with mental health professionals, community agencies and the youth and caregivers’ own support which allows to better support the family system as a whole.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Reports to work as scheduled on a daily basis to perform job duties to facilitate the development of therapeutic relationships with clients and to facilitate consistent client services.
· Maintains productivity requirement of 70% minimum.
· Maintains standards for direct client contact and interaction.
· Maintains client confidentiality according to established policies, federal and state statues, as evidenced by obtaining needed Releases of Information and maintaining updated releases as needed.
· Provides complete, congruent documentation for services rendered within established time frames including progress notes, assessments and treatment plans along with other required documentation.
· Completes assigned paperwork in compliance with standards, including time sheets, mileage logs, leave requests, client records, client appointments and the management information systems.
· Provides quality services to clients and families as evidenced by documentation.
· Meets with individuals assigned in home, community, and office setting at least weekly, or as dictated by treatment team.
· Prepares client documentation, including but not limited to intake and discharge paperwork, on behalf of therapists, and documents same in client record.
· Makes and follows up on referrals to outside service providers on behalf of therapists, and documents same in client record.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of the community and the resources available.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level
High School Diploma or GED required. Associate degree in Social work, Psychology or related human services field preferred.
Years of Experience
One year’s experience working with at risk youth and/or caregivers of at risk youth. Child welfare experience a plus.
Certification/Licensure
Florida Driver License in good standing required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Standing – 10%
Sitting – 90%
Squatting – Occasional
Kneeling – Occasional
Bending – Occasional
Driving – Occasional
Lifting – Occasional
DISCLAIMER
The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
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