Overnight Lead Youth Screening Specialist

The Lead Youth Screening Specialist assists in maintaining day-to day oversight of the quality and quantity of assessment services delivered in the Youth Screening Program. Lead Screening Specialist assists in the participation of program development and implementation of quality assurance standards. Ensures good management and leadership practices are maintained within the program.

*This position is between the hours of 7pm-3:30pm

We are looking for a Lead Youth Screening Specialist who must have:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Equivalent experience working with youth, year for year, can substitute for bachelor’s degree.
• Two (2) years of professional experience working with youth required.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s license and Auto Insurance coverage.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completes required paperwork within assigned times accurately and legibly.
• Coordinates, directs, and monitors daily workload for staff.
• Serves as a backup for Youth Screening Specialist during vacancies and absences.
• When necessary, perform all duties of Youth Screening Specialist.
• Attends and successfully completes all training required by contract and other training as assigned and required.
• In case of an emergency, will use the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid techniques and procedures taught during certification training.
• Reviews all daily program reports and logs completed by staff each working day for timeliness and accuracy. Ensures that he/she and subordinate staff use and review all relevant JJIS and DFMS reports.
• Serves as a second reviewer of the Detention Risk Assessment Instrument (DRAI) and reviews paperwork prior to submission to Court.
• Attends required meetings.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Essentials:

• Assists in the supervision and training of screening staff.
• Ensures proper standards are complied with and that releases of clients are accomplished in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and court orders.
• Assists in the daily assignment of staff to ensure adequate staffing. Participates in daily briefing in the program including providing status reports.
• Ensures that all Central Communication Center (CCC) reportable incidents are reported on a timely basis. Completes all documentation and keeps administration informed of any issues. Assists leadership or DJJ administration with internal investigations as needed.

BAYS is a drug-free workplace. We prohibit the use, possession, or distribution of controlled substances on company premises or during work hours.