Community Resource Advocate CTA/C130

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COMMUNITY RESOURCE ADVOCATE

(Pinellas County-funded)

Administrative Office of the Courts Sixth Judicial Circuit

CTA/C130

Description of Work:

This is professional work involving the application of case management and clinical knowledge to develop strong relationships with mental health providers and assist with coordinating care, resources, and services for families of children and adolescents involved with the legal system. The CRA works to cultivate and maintain connections with contacts within local agencies and programs, and stays abreast of available community resources for referral purposes. Work is performed with a wide latitude for use of clinical and professional judgment, and is reviewed by program psychologists and the Director of the Behavioral Evaluation Program.

Work involves communicating directly with families regarding their needs, providing case management and court facilitation, and facilitating the referral process for recommendations made by program psychologists in collaboration with a family specialist. They will work with guardians and case workers to identify and resolve barriers to services in order to secure treatment, assist in providing strategic family crisis interventions as needed, and provide verbal information to the Court and program psychologists; this involvement includes coordinating with liaisons and local providers to fast-track participant engagement. Work includes administrative duties of monitoring cases, documenting progress/status, and data collection. The CRA also participates in weekly to monthly case reviews with program psychologists, family specialist, and relevant parties to identify needs and assist with treatment planning recommendations. Further, the CRA maintains communication with the CINS Staffing Committee and attends monthly staffing to obtain referrals and provide input regarding treatment recommendations.

Minimum Training and Experience Required:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in social work, mental health counseling, or a related clinical discipline. Master’s degree and licensure preferred. Applicable experience can be substituted for education. Training and/or experience in social work, family systems-youth intervention, and case management is preferred.

Location: Criminal Justice Center, 14250 49th St. N., Clearwater, FL 33762

Salary: $2,067.35 bi-weekly / $53,751.17 annually plus Pinellas County benefits

Submit Court application to the following location:

Criminal Justice Center, 14250 49th St. No., Suite J1500 (Human Resources), Clearwater, FL 33762

Application is available via Internet at: www.jud6.org

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, April 28, 2025 @ 5 p.m.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Employer

Drug-free Workplace

ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO REQUIRES A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD CALL THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT (727) 453-7165 IN ADVANCE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $53,751.17 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Clearwater, FL 33762 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Clearwater, FL 33762: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $53,751