Intervention Specialist Polk JAC

Salary Range: $21.00/hr.

Location: This is an on-site position located at the Polk County Juvenile Assessment Center in Bartow, FL.

Benefits: Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance. Voluntary Life Insurance and other supplemental policy offerings on the first day of the month following 60 days of full-time employment.

Your Future: 403(B) retirement account with up to 5% company match.

Work/Life Balance: 10 company paid holidays and 11 days paid time off per year.

• Scheduling in-home appointments within fourteen (14) days of client admission to introduce program services, complete intake documents and provide orientation.
• Completing a thorough interview with the juvenile, family members, referral source, and collateral sources to determine the factors contributing to the domestic violence.
• Completing an intervention plan with the juvenile and identifying their needs.
• Conducting and documenting an intervention plan progress review on a monthly basis.
• Identifying whether there is substance abuse occurring among any household members and documenting an immediate referral for further evaluation and/or treatment.
• Identifying all non-abusing members between the ages of 10 and 17 within the home, to include either the offender, siblings or others, to receive substance abuse educational materials.
• Providing selective intervention services in the form of specialized counseling focusing on effective communication, anger management, problem-solving, coping skills, parenting, and other identified needs to reduce the risk of future violence and substance abuse involvement.
• Providing case management and referral services to assist families with accessing needed services including alternative placement options.
• Collaborating with treatment and community service providers to ensure services are streamlined and to avoid duplicative efforts by multiple sources.
• Maintaining a caseload of ten (10) to twelve (12) families.
• Documenting all activities conducted for or on behalf of the juvenile and any pertinent information obtained in the clinical record.
• Maintaining positive relationships with Department of Children and Families, Department of Juvenile Justice, and service provider staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Social work or closely related human services majors.
• Valid Florida Driver License. Regular daytime travel is required between ACTS locations,courts and/or DJJ service locations.
  
  This position does not require overnight travel.
• Ability to pass Federal, State, Local Law and Level 2 background clearances.
• Physically able to participate in DJJ-approved crisis intervention curriculum and CPR/First Aid training and able to apply same to work setting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Performs duties in a secured setting with law enforcement presence. This role routinely uses computer, mobile devices and standard office equipment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to make critical decisions in high stress situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. xcellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, or 'Clearinghouse', helps ensure that caregivers, health workers, and educators meet Level 2 background screening standards before they can work with children, seniors, or other vulnerable groups. For more information, please visit

ACTS is a drug-free workplace, and all applicants are subject to pre-employment drug screening and adherence to all related policies throughout employment.

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