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. Join our Team as a Case Manager in St. Lucie, Florida!

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

Hourly Rate: $20.00-$21.00

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older to provide direct care services per DJJ guidelines.
• Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited College or University, in criminal justice, social work, education, or DJJ approved related field and 2 years of professional experience working with 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’s degree. A Master's Degree may substitute for two years of professional experience.
• Must be able to pass PAR evaluation of physical techniques and written certification exam.

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; arrange and/or provide transportation to structured activities, mental health/substance abuse treatment, employment, or appointments.
• Develop working relationships with the youth, families, prospective employers, education institutions, 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.

*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’ 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’s 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’ 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

415 Avenue A Suite 304

Fort Pierce, FL 34950

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