Overview

　　This position will be responsible for the daily case management for youth participating in the Commonwealth’s diversion program. The Diversion Coordinator is the main point of contact for youth in diversion, their families, service providers and diversion referrers. Coordinators must be able to build professional relationships and rapport with each of these groups. The person in this position must be able to work well with youth and adolescents. Applicants should be highly motivated, critical thinkers who are able to adapt to evolving circumstances and who are passionate about the goals of the diversion program.

　　Minimum Education Required

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　Responsibilities

　　Meet with youth referred to the diversion program and their families and explain the diversion process and expectations.

　　Gather information to effectively craft an individualized diversion agreement for each youth by conducing risk/need assessments, interviewing youth, families, victims, and referrers, and reading police, school and other necessary agencies’ reports.

　　Match youth to appropriate interventions for their case plan and develop the diversion agreement based on that case plan.

　　Monitor the progress of youth throughout the diversion process.

　　Meet with youth at a pre-determined frequency in the community or at other approved locations.

　　Keep in contact with youth at a pre-determined frequency through visits, phone calls, text messages, or other approved methods.

　　Communicate with other system stakeholders and service providers across the communities served.

　　Build on community connections and establish partnerships for future programming.

　　Engage youth throughout case planning and communicate expectations at each stage of diversion.

　　Attend court hearings and other meetings relevant to youth needs.

　　Distribute collect and input data on Diversion cases for purposed of evaluation.

　　Keep documentation of progress in a secure area only accessible by diversion staff.

　　Participate in trainings and other professional development.

　　Other

　　Perform all other functions designated by Program Director, Area Site Director and/or Division Director of Behavioral Health.Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field OR Associates degree with 2+ years direct experience in preferred qualifications. Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field preferred.

　　Experience working with at-risk youths and diverse communities. Ethic of service, including volunteering experience preferred.

　　Experience in restorative justice practices, screening/assessment tools, case planning, and evidence-based practices preferred.

　　Lived or work experience in child welfare or juvenile justice agencies preferred.

　　Current driver’s license, reliable transportation to and from many meetings, sites and appointments. Must be able to travel within a community. Must have access to personal cell phone. Must become First Aid/ CPR certified if not currently certified. Must become trained in the use and administration of Narcan.CORI check conducted, but not automatically disqualified.

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　　Job Locations US-MA-Whitinsville

　　Minimum Education Required Bachelor's Degree

　　Job ID 2023-9853

　　Organization Family Continuity

　　Type Regular Full-Time

　　Number of Hours Per Week 40

　　Business Unit Children's Services