Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social sciences
Demonstrated interest in, and ability to, understand the general problems and needs of at-risk youth and their families
Skills and willingness to facilitate group therapy
Sensitivity and responsiveness to the cultural differences of individuals and families in groups outside one’s own culture
Summary : Carries a caseload of clients and follows a plan of service.
Responsibilities:
I. Direct Service to Youth and Families
Accepts case assignment from the Director of Juvenile Justice Services and begins services within the prescribed guidelines
Obtains proper releases and consents and safeguards the confidentiality of all records
Ensures all necessary documentation is properly signed and in the client file
Works with the JSOP therapist, youth and family to develop a Service Plan outlining service needs
Maintains regular contact with the youth and families to provide case management services including transportation, coordination and referral to other community resources and specialized services as appropriate
Provides counseling to youth and their families
Co-leads group as prescribed
Leads youth portion of group as prescribed
Attends court dates for assigned clients
Completes assessments with youth
Is respectful of case sensitivity and aware of JSOP diagnosis
Engages in consistent communication with JSOP therapist and assigned Probation Officer
II. Support Services
Completes case notes, reports, documentation and paperwork as necessary and required, within prescribed timelines.
Maintains an on-going case file for each youth which is up to date and contains all required documentation.
Participates in all required YSBIV staffing and team meetings.
Develops a working knowledge of, and establishes and cultivates cooperative professional relationships with, community resources, allied agencies, and referral sources.
III. Other Duties
Reports itinerary on a daily basis.
Completes time sheets on a bi-weekly basis.
Attends all staff meetings and training sessions as required.
Participates in employee annual evaluation.
Represents YSBIV at local community events as directed.
Actively participates in YSBIV's Continuous Quality Improvement program.
Participates in supervision with Director of Juvenile Justice Services and JSOP therapist.
Core Competencies
Assessment and Treatment Planning: Ability to conduct thorough assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and implement evidenced-based interventions.
Case Management and Coordination: Skilled in coordinating services,
collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and monitoring progress to ensure comprehensive care.
Cultural Competence and Sensitivity: Understanding of cultural factors impacting behavior and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations while maintaining sensitivity to issues related to sexual offending.
Communication and Collaboration: The ability to establish rapport with families, engage them in the case planning, and facilitate open and honest communication to address their needs and concerns.
*Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley believes that all people deserve inclusivity, fairness, and justice. We believe that both the success of our team and the wellness of our community is strongest by recognizing the qualities that make each person unique, including race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, national origin, gender identity and other identities. The YSB team values and respects each other and our community as we proudly serve.