Job Description

Salary: $37,000 to $40,000

Want to provide at-risk-youth with the tools to begin their process of change and be successful? We are seeking individuals who have a passion for working with at-risk-youth, leading them on the path to success, and helping them reach their full potential.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits:

• Low-Cost Health, 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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement supportive community services, interventions and activities that focus on a holistic wraparound approach.
• Provide youth with wraparound services in coordination with family, natural supports, partnering agencies, community resources, and the Juvenile Justice System.
• Participate in comprehensive team planning, conduct frequent contacts with the youth, family and community resources and arrange and/or provide transportation to structured activities, mental health/substance abuse treatment, employment, and appointments.
• Develop working relationships with youth, families, prospective employers, public schools, alternative schools, vocational resources, and local service providers.
• Establish and maintain relationships with DJJ staff, local law enforcement, juvenile court judges, state attorney offices and public defender offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree, from an accredited College or University, in criminal justice, social work, education, or DJJ approved related field; and a minimum of two years of professional experience working with at-risk or delinquent youth. 7 years of professional experience or training in social services or education professional position working with at-risk or delinquent youth may be substituted for a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be able to pass PAR evaluation of physical techniques and written certification exam.
• A sound understanding of group leadership, group dynamics, and experiential education.
• Must have and maintain an appropriate and valid state driver\xe2\x80\x99s license.

*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:

Eckerd Connects\xe2\x80\x99 Pathways provides community integrated services for youth between the ages of 11 through 19 who reside in Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Osceola, Sarasota and St. Lucie counties in Florida\xe2\x80\x99s Central and South Regions. Youth must have been placed on probation or minimum risk commitment and assessed as moderate-high or high-risk to re-offend to be eligible for services. Referrals accepted through the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) probation or the court system.

Eckerd Connects\xe2\x80\x99 Pathways fully integrates WrapAround (WA) case planning, case management and a strong diverse group of committed stakeholders in each service area to ensure we have a strong WA team in each county. This program is designed to develop competencies while providing each youth with the tools to begin their process of change and be successful long after completion of services.

Our Location:

Eckerd Connects | Pathways Osceola

6296 Corporate Court, B-102 | Ft Myers, FL 33919

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eckerdconnectspathways/

About Us Video: https://youtu.be/uf06jGJ-R_g

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Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Connects") considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.

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