Transition Coordinator, PB

Company: Eckerd Connects
Location: Bradenton
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Do you believe in giving second chances? That's what our team does every day. We provide "Heart Work" to at-risk youth in our Project Bridge program. It takes a courageous, patient, and giving heart to enter into the unknown with our clients and provide second chances. Join us on our mission to "Provide and share solutions that promote the well-being of children, young adults, and families in need of a second chance." 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 insuranceDuties & Responsibilities

• To coordinate services that focus on each youth's reintegration back into the community through a collaborative effort and a strength-based approach that includes identifying obtainable goals that will assist in vocational, educational, professional and personal skill building.
• Provide youth with transitional services in coordination with family, partnering agencies, the community/resources, and the Juvenile Justice System with the goal of reduction in recidivism. Develop and implement an individualized service plan to reduce risk factors and increase protective factors. Coordinate services with the youth and their family in a manner consistent with the program design to assure maximum effectiveness.
• Coordinate intakes, orientation and assessments with youth and family, face-to-face and within 48 hours of youth's active status in the program.
• Complete individualized service plan (ISP) within 30 days of admission with detailed measurable goals and timeliness. Individualized service plan to be developed with a multi-disciplinary approach; individualized, customer-service focused, strength based and accountable.
• Coordinate, collaborate and report the youth's progress to the Juvenile Probation Officer on an ongoing basis.Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree, from an accredited College or University, in criminal justice, human services or related field required. Master's degree in criminal justice or related field preferred. An exception to the degree requirement may be made when there is multiple years of direct experience in a similar capacity with Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.
• Minimum of two year' experience with at-risk youth.
• Ability to transport youth, volunteers, and others. Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd Connects' Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes.
• Must be capable of extensive travel and driving. 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' Project Bridge provides transitional services to boys and girls ages 11-21 reintegrating back to their home communities from residential commitment programs. Through an innovative partnership, this program supports the mission and vision of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to increase post-placement stability of youth through transition coordination from residential placement.Program Location:Eckerd Connects Project Bridge3645 Cortez Road West Bradenton, FL 34221Facebook: About Us Video: Copy & paste the link into your browser for more program information: 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. CB

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