Transition Support Specialist
Company: Eckerd Connects
Location: Clearwater
Posted on: May 11, 2022
Job Description:
Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone
who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge
themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees
who are passionate about serving and -making a -difference -in the
lives of others.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.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."
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0Qtn-KpLpc&t=2sPlease follow
the link for more information about this program:
-https://eckerd.org/juvenile-justice-services/community-based-services/project-bridge
Position ConceptThis position will lead support activities for
life, academic, vocational and evidence-based skill building
through the use of various curricula. Provide supervision to ensure
the safety and appropriate social behavior of youth. The position
will closely coordinate activities with the Transition
Coordinator.Essential Functions
- Maintain socially appropriate behavior of youth through
sanctioned and designed de-escalation skills and disciplinary
procedures.
- Serve as a positive role model to youth at all times through
appearance, attitude, and behavior.
- Serve as support for implementing and facilitating remedial
education, tutoring and GED prep.
- Serve as a mentor for skill building and employability
development.
- Assist with coordination and transportation of youth to obtain
documents necessary for employment.
- Logistically coordinate and schedule youth in the assigned
Circuit for transportation to and from services.
- Transport youth to job sites for interviews, community service
projects and/or any other request performed by the Transition
Coordinator.
- Maintain sight and sound supervision of youth. Provide a safe
and secure environment for all staff and youth.
- Implement the behavior management system and documentation as
necessary.
- Responsible for safe operation of Project Bridge Transition
vehicles assigned during duty.Other Duties Include, But Not Limited
To
- Participate in training and development activities as
required.
- Report any acts, incidents or conditions that reflect the
possibility of inappropriate youth-to-youth or staff-to-youth
relationships.
- Complete all tasks using appropriate safety practices and
procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.Position
SpecificationsEducation: -High school diploma or equivalent
required. Two years of college coursework in social or human
service field preferred.Experience: - One year full time paid or
volunteer experience working with at-risk or delinquent youth
preferred.Skills: Able to present creative recreational or leisure
activities. Requires a good understanding of group dynamics, group
leadership and crisis intervention. Group management, observation,
and documentation procedures. Prefer strong understanding of
juvenile delinquent rehabilitation methods within a residential
program. Will be required to comply with training as identified by
contract. Requires strong communication skills, both written and
verbal.Physical Demands: -Job requires constant supervision of
clients on-site. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds. Extensive
walking and standing involved. Must be capable of transporting
clients. Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the
state and to the extent that knowledge is attainable under the law.
Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable.Other: -Must
meet state background screening requirements.Travel: Must be able
to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to
drive for business purposes. Must maintain an appropriate and valid
state driver's license and meet DJJ youth transportation
eligibility requirements.Make more than a Living, Make a
DifferenceWe provide our employees with numerous opportunities for
growth, education, advancement, and the chance to contribute to
business objectives. We offer competitive salaries and an excellent
comprehensive benefits package including:Health, 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 Working d
long-term disability -- -Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance --
-Voluntary term life insuranceHeadquartered in Clearwater, Florida,
and founded in 1968 by philanthropists, Jack and Ruth Eckerd,
Eckerd Connects is one of the largest national nonprofit child and
family service organizations in the United States. -Eckerd provides
a full continuum of life-changing behavioral health, child welfare
services, and workforce development through multiple offices and
facilities nationwide that strengthen families, assist young
adults, and help children succeed.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.
Keywords: Eckerd Connects, Clearwater , Transition Support Specialist, Other , Clearwater, Florida
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