Juvenile Justice Case Manager

About the Position Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you have a passion for helping people, or you love to see youth and young adults work hard to reach their full potential? Want to provide at-risk youth with the tools to begin their process of change and be successful? Come work with us as a JJ Case Manager and contribute to the positive transformation of the at‑risk teens in our adolescent residential academy program located in Manson, NC. Make more than a Living, Make a Difference Our 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 Additional Benefits Meals provided when on duty Duties & Responsibilities Provide Case Management services and ongoing communication, evaluations, and assessments to youth, families, and Juvenile Probation Officers under the direct clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Complete or arrange for all required mental health and substance abuse screenings and assessments. Complete performance summaries, treatment plan reviews, aftercare/transition plans, and discharge summaries. Provide case management duties, preparing families for program visits, home leave experiences, family/group conferences, and aftercare responsibilities. Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, or a related human services field required. Two years' experience working with children with serious emotional disturbances or substance abuse problems. If the candidate has a master's degree in an appropriate field, the experience requirement is preferred, but not required. Experience in a Medicaid provider environment is helpful. Experience with group work techniques is a plus. Must be able to move about the property. Must be able to participate in youth activities. Must be able to transport youth or staff. Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state and to the extent that data is attainable under the law. Must be able to pass PAR evaluation of physical techniques and written certification exam. About our Program Eckerd Connects' Girls Short-Term Juvenile Justice Residential Program is a gender responsive, complete rehabilitative experience delivered in 4 to 6 months for girls ages 13‑17. This 20‑bed program is for girls who are referred by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (DJJ). During the 4‑6 month stay, the program assists young women in learning the skills and tools needed to successfully re‑integrate with their families, and back into their communities. This residential treatment concept combines promising and evidence‑based practices with a strong family transition component and signifies a public‑private partnership with the Division of Juvenile Justice which has produced an innovative shift in the way youth are served in North Carolina's juvenile justice system. Intensive, short‑term services include individualized treatment and academic plans that combine formal and experiential education, community service, behavioral health, and family counseling in a non‑punitive environment designed to address the youth's behavioral challenges through a strength‑based approach. Youth also receive accredited educational services on‑site and work together in small group settings with assigned counselors. Girls Residential Academy at Kerr Lake 633 Shepards Way Lane Manson, NC 27553 Equal Opportunity Employment Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 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