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Advocates DYS Diversion Coordinator in Whitinsville, Massachusetts
Overview
Salary $70,000-$80,000
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.
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
Why Should I Consider a Career in Human Services?
Our Team members are dedicated to engaging and empowering individuals by forming lasting relationships, collaboratively achieving personal goals, offering creative solutions to everyday and complex situations, and actively listening . We exercise independent judgement and contribute to the overall success and benefit of the Team.
Is Human Services a Fit for Me?
Successful Team members are open-minded, eager and compassionate, and will exercise solid, independent judgement while fostering trustworthy relationships with the individuals that we serve. We put the individual first.
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Job Locations US-MA-Whitinsville
Minimum Education Required Bachelor's Degree
Job ID 2024-10575
Organization Family Continuity
Type Regular Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week 40
Business Unit Behavioral Health
