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Job description
Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.
Make more than a Living, Make a Difference
Our FT Benefits
Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
11 paid holidays
Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
Flexible spending accounts
Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary term life insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
PTO Exchange
Annual Salary: $70,000
Duties & Responsibilities The Navigator Supervisor will be responsible for the maintenance of program referrals for their assigned circuit(s), case assignments, client admissions, Tier assignments or reassignments and discharge approvals for cases assigned to their direct report(s) and will assume all the responsibilities of the Aftercare Navigator when assigned a case.
Ensure that all Navigators actively participate in the Transition Conference, Community Reentry Team Meeting, and Exit Conference, and that they assist with the development of the Transition Plan for Success for each youth served by the Program.
Provide oversight to ensure Navigators work closely with the JPO to identify appropriate resources to address the needs of each youth and their family and actively participate in the development of the Youth Empowered Success (YES) Plan for youth on Conditional Release (CR) or Post-Commitment Probation (PCP).
Monitor that Navigators initiate services for all referred resources within three (3) working days of the youth's release from the Facility, unless restricted by the resource and conduct comprehensive reviews of the information available in JJIS
Ensure that Navigators maintain regular contact with youth, their families, and service providers to monitor participation and progress.
Establish and maintain professional relationships with DJJ staff, local law enforcement, juvenile court judges, state attorney offices, and public defender offices to support effective program operations.
Review and oversee the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date youth case files and case notes by Navigators. The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring compliance with documentation standards, timely data entry into JJIS, and completion of required tracking and reporting activities.
Qualifications A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR An associate degree from an accredited college or university and two years' experience working directly with adolescents in one or more of the following fields: criminal justice (e.g., law enforcement, courts, correction/rehabilitation facilities, or probation/parole), social services (e.g., child protective services, crisis intervention, foster care/group homes, adoption, or mental health/substance abuse treatment), or education is required.
4+ years of experience working directly with adolescents in a field specified by contract may substitute the education requirement.
A minimum of 1 year supervisory or leadership experience required.
All personnel providing Direct Care services to youth and families shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age per DJJ guidelines.
Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes. Must maintain a safe driving record and provide annual proof of appropriate auto insurance; must have use of a vehicle capable of transporting three adults, plus driver.
This position requires Level 2 background screening through Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Learn more:
*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.
About Our Program
The purpose of the After Care Resource Navigator Program is to increase positive outcomes for youth who are reentering the community from a residential commitment facility by identifying and establishing relationships with resources that address the service needs of youth and families, connecting youth served by the Program and their families with the appropriate resources to address their specific service needs. The Program provides transitional planning services to youth who are pending release from a Facility, including youth who will be supervised on Conditional Release (CR) or Post-Commitment Probation (PCP) upon their release, and Direct Discharge youth, who will be released with no supervision.
Our Program Location:
415 Avenue A | Suite 201
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
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Worksite address
fort pierce, FL, 34945, US
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