Transition Services Manager

Job Title:

Transition Services Manager

Location:

Lake Parrish Youth Academy
Department:
Transition Services
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $45,000 -$50,000

Lake Parrish Youth Academy is comprised of multiple co-located residential commitment programs serving moderate risk maleyouth aged 14 to 18who require behavioral/mental healthand substance abuse services. The programs utilize evidence-based practices to provide comprehensive care, treatment, and supervision. Youth will also receive psychotherapeutic services, including individual, family, and group counseling while at the program.

A youth’s length of stay is determined by the youth's assessed risk to reoffend, their progress in reducing applicable criminogenic needs and risk factors, and the completion of their individualized treatment plan.

The Transition Services Manager plays a critical role in supporting youth as they transition from residential care back into the community. This position requires strong case management skills, a compassionate approach, and the ability to coordinate with youth, families, and community resources. The ideal candidate is experienced in youth services, understands the juvenile justice system, and is dedicated to fostering successful outcomes for adolescents in care.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
• Free RX delivery on most medications
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment

• Provide case management services, including ongoing communication, evaluations, and assessments to youth, families, and Juvenile Probation Officers during the transition stage, under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional.
• Assist youth with employment, education, training, and career planning.
• Serve as a liaison between assigned case managers, treatment teams, families, and community agencies to ensure effective transition back into the community.
• Develop and organize comprehensive transition plans, including educational materials, support services (housing, transportation), critical documents (birth certificate, social security card, state ), employment/post-secondary appointments, resumes, applications, and healthcare transition plans.
• Communicate with external community sources to support youth and family engagement.
• Connect youth to applicable support groups and community-based programs (e.g., AA/NA).
• Develop, deliver, and facilitate individualized program plans for youth.
• Assist residents in developing life skills and awareness of strengths/needs for successful reintegration into the community.
• Oversee the transitional process for each youth, facilitating treatment team meetings, developing treatment plans, evaluating needs, and ensuring timely delivery of appropriate services.
• Act as a liaison between families and state agencies as needed.

• Serve as a positive role model for youth.
• Participate in ongoing training and development activities.
• Report any incidents reflecting inappropriate youth-to-youth or staff-to-youth behavior, including use of physical force, per guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, or a related human services field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum two years’ experience working with children with serious emotional disturbances or substance use issues.
• Master’s degree in an appropriate field may substitute for some experience.
• Exp…