SGA Youth & Family Services
Mental Health Juvenile Justice Liaison
SGA Youth & Family Services, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Mental Health Juvenile Justice Liaison
will provide services to at-risk youth referrals from Cook County Juvenile Probation, Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, Chicago Juvenile Intervention Support Center, as well as local school and community-based partners and families. Responsibilities
Provide case management services that include individual needs assessments, goal setting, face-to-face and phone conversation on a weekly/bi-weekly basis, family engagement, linkage with community agencies, and follow-up services. Maintain an active caseload. Work with each youth to develop an Action Plan. Link at-risk youth with community-based services. Coordinate outreach and engagement. Assist youth to determine what factors put them at risk of engaging in or becoming victims of aggressive behavior and other anxieties. Determine what methods each youth should use in order to avoid risk-taking factors and reach their goals. Develop and maintain partnerships within the targeted communities to cultivate relationships with local community resources and strengthen referral base. Re-engage youth that have inconsistent attendance, work with families to bring resources to the home, and connect with programs. Enter case notes, assessments, and case plans in a timely manner as well as respond to e-mail communication, and all other required information. Complete required reports and data material for SGA and DHS/DMH. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, social work or behavioral science field. One to three years of experience working one-on-one with youth involved in the juvenile justice system. Bilingual/bicultural in Spanish/English, preferred. Experience working with teens and young adults, knowledge of learning styles and ability to engage high risk youth and their families. Experience working in neighborhoods on Chicago’s south and west sides. Knowledge of Cook County Juvenile Justice System. Experience working with individuals dealing with factors that put them at-risk of becoming victims of aggressive behavior. Other
Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals and community groups. Must be able to make community and home visits to clients. Exercises discretion and independent judgment in executing tasks. Must demonstrate the ability to establish helping relationships with families of varying educational, experiential and socio-economic backgrounds and handle emergency and crisis situations. SGA Youth & Family Services
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Mental Health Juvenile Justice Liaison
role at
SGA Youth & Family Services The
Mental Health Juvenile Justice Liaison
will provide services to at-risk youth referrals from Cook County Juvenile Probation, Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, Chicago Juvenile Intervention Support Center, as well as local school and community-based partners and families. Responsibilities
Provide case management services that include individual needs assessments, goal setting, face-to-face and phone conversation on a weekly/bi-weekly basis, family engagement, linkage with community agencies, and follow-up services. Maintain an active caseload. Work with each youth to develop an Action Plan. Link at-risk youth with community-based services. Coordinate outreach and engagement. Assist youth to determine what factors put them at risk of engaging in or becoming victims of aggressive behavior and other anxieties. Determine what methods each youth should use in order to avoid risk-taking factors and reach their goals. Develop and maintain partnerships within the targeted communities to cultivate relationships with local community resources and strengthen referral base. Re-engage youth that have inconsistent attendance, work with families to bring resources to the home, and connect with programs. Enter case notes, assessments, and case plans in a timely manner as well as respond to e-mail communication, and all other required information. Complete required reports and data material for SGA and DHS/DMH. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, social work or behavioral science field. One to three years of experience working one-on-one with youth involved in the juvenile justice system. Bilingual/bicultural in Spanish/English, preferred. Experience working with teens and young adults, knowledge of learning styles and ability to engage high risk youth and their families. Experience working in neighborhoods on Chicago’s south and west sides. Knowledge of Cook County Juvenile Justice System. Experience working with individuals dealing with factors that put them at-risk of becoming victims of aggressive behavior. Other
Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals and community groups. Must be able to make community and home visits to clients. Exercises discretion and independent judgment in executing tasks. Must demonstrate the ability to establish helping relationships with families of varying educational, experiential and socio-economic backgrounds and handle emergency and crisis situations. SGA Youth & Family Services
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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