Community Supervision Specialist P/T at BAYS in Ft. Myers, Florida

Job Description:

"Empower Families and Transform Lives: Join our Passionate Team Supporting At-Risk Youth with Unmatched Flexibility"

Here’s how some of our team feels about the position:

What I like about the job is that I have the ability to change a kid’s life trajectory with words of encouragement and through consistency and structure.

The challenges of the job for me are balancing my time to ensure my contacts are made per contract standards and all documentation is completed in a timely fashion.

I would describe this job as an introductory role into the juvenile justice system where you use a variety of communication skills, time management, and problem solving to make weekly face to face contacts with youth and families we serve in our community.

What’s in it for you:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Paid time off
• Self-Appreciation Days
• Community Involvement
• Annual Employee Events
• Leadership Development

We are looking for a Supervised Release Tracker who must have:

• High school diploma or G.E.D
• At least 6-months experience with at risk youth.
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage, and have access to an automobile.

The qualified candidate will be able to perform the following task:

• Conduct face to face contacts at various locations with youth assigned
• Develop and maintain helping relationship emphasizing youth accountability
• Provide objective written documentation of the youth's compliance/non-compliance with court ordered requirements
• Complete required documentation, including discharge information, for assigned youth in an accurate and timely manner
• Enter data and reports promptly into all required database systems
• Notify supervisor and Probation Officer immediately in the event of a youth crisis, suspected illegal activity or any other youth or program incident.
• Attend detention hearings in Circuit Court to complete initial contact requirements and install Global Positioning System (GPS/EM) device when applicable
• Respond to violations of supervision in accordance with contract requirements

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

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