Juvenile Justice Service Coordinator

Juvenile Justice Service  Coordinator

Location:

Pittsburgh, PA
Job Type:Full-Time
Agency:

Human Services Administration Organization
Salary:

Starting at $51,000annually($24.52hourly equivalent)

At Human Services Administration Organization (HSAO), we are dedicated to improving lives by offering comprehensive service coordination for individuals engaged with behavioral health, juvenile justice, and educational systems. Our team-oriented approach ensures that clients and families receive the support they need to build on their strengths, overcome challenges, and achieve long-term recovery.

At HSAO, we are committed to empowering individuals and families to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.

As a Juvenile Justice Service Coordinator,you'llwork directly with youth involved in the juvenile justice system--partnering with families, schools, treatment providers--to coordinate services that reduce barriers, improve outcomes, and support long-term success.

We offer a supportive, dynamic environment where your work makes a tangible difference in the community.

This role is ideal for aself-starter who excels in a collaborative environment anddemonstratesinitiative, empathy, andstrong communication skills

If youare passionate about advocacy, behavioral health, and making a measurable impact in your community, wewouldlove to meet you.

Juvenile Forensic Service Coordinators provide specialized service coordination to25-30youth(ages 10 – 18) involved with Juvenile Justice System.

Service Coordinators complete assessments,individualizedserviceplan andcrisis plan, treatment referrals, and connections to community resources to address social determinants of health.

Staff closely collaborate with Juvenile Justice System to support clients with meeting the expectations of the court.

Successful service coordinators build trusting relationships with youth and families,maintaintimelydocumentation, meet program utilization, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and achieve service plan goals.

• Serve as the Single Point of Accountability for clients and families, acting as the primary contact and advocate for services.

• Build andmaintainenduring relationships with client sand their families through persistent outreach and engagement.

• Develop comprehensive service plans tailored to individual strengths and needs, regularly updatingandpresentingprogressto thecourt.

• Support clients during times of transition, including those preparing for return to community from treatment programs, detention facilities, and hospitalization.

• Coordinate careacross various providers, including behavioral health,juvenile probation,child welfare,drug and alcohol services,schools, and community resources.

• Maintain monthly face-to-face contact with clients, ensuring services are provided in line with program standards.
  
  Meet with clients throughout Allegheny County, including homes, schools, treatment programs,courts, juvenile probation placements, detention centers, county jail, etc.

• Work closely with families,mental health services,probation officers, educational staff, and community providers to addressbarrierstoservice plan goals.

• Facilitate interdisciplinary team meetings,ensuring follow-through onaction stepsand ensuring continuity of care.

• Act as anadvocatefor clients, helping remove systemic barriers,resolving issues, and fostering full inclusion within their community.

• Attend school-based meetings and offer educational advocacy as needed, ensuring clients have the support they need to thrive.

• Complete assessments, service plans, and case notes within specifiedtimeframes, ensuring all documentation complies withstate and agency regulations.

• Maintainaccuraterecordsof all interactions, including family meetings, service linkages, and follow-up activities, in electronic health records.

• Meetmonthlyutilizationexpectations.

• Comply withHIPAA confidentiality policiesandparticipatein regular audits and program evaluations.

• Participate inongoing training and development opportunities, staying updated on best practices and trends inbehavioralhealth, juvenile justice,education,and service coordination.

• Activelyutilizeindividual and group supervision to triage clients,monitor trends, enhance the program.

• Bachelor’sdegreein Social Work, Psychology, Education, Criminal Justice,Political Science,or a related field (Master’sdegreewelcome).

• Twoyears of experienceina behavioralhealth, juvenile justice,orhuman service setting.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Demonstrated cultural competence and the ability to work with diverse populations.

• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.

• Current auto insurance that…