Why you'll love this position:

Working with the Division of Youth Services is more than it seems. You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day treatment and residential programs. To succeed in this position you will need to be empathetic, nonjudgmental, cooperative, encouraging, able-bodied, professional, and respectful; you must be able to communicate clearly, honestly and openly. We also offer a variety of great benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more. Join us and help make the difference for our youth today!

What you'll do

• Coordinates and evaluates a variety of specialized treatment programs, services, and community resources within an assigned region of the state such as education, health care, substance abuse, mental health, and employment.
• Coordinates and supervises the statewide dual jurisdiction process and the case management program; conducts reviews and monitors dual jurisdiction referrals; randomly reviews case files and attends case manager meetings; prepares summary reports for management
• Coordinates the intensive case monitoring program in the region; participates in recruiting, selecting, assigning, and evaluating intensive case monitors (trackers).
• Provides advice and assistance to staff and service coordination supervisors relating to case management, legal issues, quality assurance, court orders, and report requirements.
• Coordinates clients' employment opportunities utilizing workforce development centers and career fairs; monitors the jobs program to ensure appropriate utilization.
• Monitors the victim's rights notification program, safe school requirements, and court-ordered restitution to ensure compliance
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Qualifications:

One or more years of experience as a Youth Services Supervisor/Specialist (Service Coordinator) or Youth Services Supervisor/Specialist (Youth Group Leader) with the Missouri Division of Youth Services.

OR

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Education, or a closely related field; and Three or more years of professional experience in the treatment of juveniles (12-17 years of age) which involved group or individual counseling techniques.

(Earned graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the specified areas may substitute on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of two years of the required experience at the rate of 24 earned graduate credit hours for one year of experience. Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required education.)

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of youth treatment experience and/or relevant certification. (Substitutions may be allowed)

Special Requirement: A valid vehicle operator’s license

If you experience an accessibility issue while applying at mocareers.mo.gov, please contact courtney.a.hall@dss.mo.gov or call 573-526-0416. If you have questions about this position please contact: hrc@dss.mo.gov.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.