ARNP Community Resource Specialist, DJJ Job Listing at Eckerd Connects in West Palm Beach, FL (Job ID 11911-West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401)

Description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. 

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our FT Benefits: 

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Annual Salary: $58,000

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Participate in activities that increase the community's awareness of the Aftercare Resource Navigator Program, establishing and maintaining referral partnerships with various community organizations and service providers.
• Identifying and establish relationships with resources that address the service needs of youth and families. These include but are not limited to resources for: Mental health services, substance abuse services, sex offender services, educational services, vocational service es, mentoring services, temporary housing services, family support services, family support services, employment services, and community service assistance.
• Responsible for maintaining the resource guide to include resources available to youth served by the Program, as well as resources available to youth and families not eligible to participate in the Program, which may include youth on Intake or Probation status, as well as youth with no history of or current involvement with the Department.
• Locate and compile information and perform analysis and reporting as required by contracting agencies and program leadership; compile, sort, and verify accuracy of data; keep records of work completed; maintain follow-up system on reports requiring action on periodic basis.
• Maintain program entry into data systems through accurate and timely input of referrals, client and/or staff demographics, billing, attendance, event, and testing data.
• Relieve program leadership of various administrative details; coordinate and maintain effective office procedures and efficient workflow; maintain familiarity with Eckerd policies and quality standards, and of agency contract standards, coordinating and communicating changes to program/department staff.
• Prepare a variety of reports, correspondence, minutes, contracts/agreements, and other documents as needed including, but not limited to, general business communication, and forms and letters related to client intake, treatment, and discharge.  Copy and distribute as needed.
• Maintain accurate and complete records according to Eckerd standards and contractual obligations; client and staff record maintenance to include, but not limited to, filing, retrieval, retention, storage, updating, and destroying files as directed by policies and procedures; maintain confidentiality of client and staff records.
• Track program expenditures, ensure p-card transactions are completed in accurate and timely fashion.
• Assist program leadership with fundraising activities.
• Complete all training requirements as set forth by Eckerd and its contracting, licensing, and accrediting agencies. Participate in training and development activities as required.
• Adheres to the corporate Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics. Ensure adherence to Eckerd's Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Report any use of physical force and all unusual incidents per Eckerd policy and state guidelines.
• Report any acts, incidents, or conditions that reflect the possibility of inappropriate participant-to-participant or staff-to-participant/family relationships, and/or liable situations as per Eckerd policy and state guidelines.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or as judgment and/or necessity dictates.

Qualifications

• An associate degree from an accredited college or university and two years' experience working directly with adolescents in one or more of the following fields: criminal justice, social services, or education is required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Four years of experience working directly with adolescents in one or more of the following fields: criminal justice, social services, or education may substitute in the absence of a bachelor's degree.
• All personnel providing Direct Care services to youth and families shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. Experience requirements noted above in education with specified conditions.
• Knowledge of behavior and needs of adolescents and delinquents. Knowledge of community social services and resources. Ability to proficiently use technology and learn new applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Power Point, Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.). Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Word and Excel. Effective verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer service orientation required. Proven ability to connect with a diverse population. Ability to act independently and show initiative and good interpersonal skills. Exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision; interact effectively with diverse group of clients and staff; maintain working knowledge of policies and practices; multi-task effectively; and strong organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines.
•  Must successfully pass a background screening process, including, but not limited to, state, local, and funder criminal background check requirements. Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy. Must be free of communicable diseases as required by the state and to the extent that knowledge is attainable under the law.
• Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes. Must have appropriate and valid state driver's license.
• Ability to sit at desk for extended periods of time, and to tolerate extended periods of data entry; Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders; use hand and finger dexterity, keyboarding and making and receiving telephone calls. Tasks involve the ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work involving moving from one area of the office to another; some positions require sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi­ skilled repetitive movements, such as data entry, filing and/or the use of office equipment or supplies. Some tasks require visual and auditory perception and discrimination as well as oral communications ability.
• This position requires Level 2 background screening through Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Learn more: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About Our Program:

The purpose of the After Care Resource Navigator Program is to increase positive outcomes for youth who are reentering the community from a residential commitment facility by identifying and establishing relationships with resources that address the service needs of youth and families, connecting youth served by the Program and their families with the appropriate resources to address their specific service needs. The Program provides transitional planning services to youth who are pending release from a Facility, including youth who will be supervised on Conditional Release (CR) or Post-Commitment Probation (PCP) upon their release, and Direct Discharge youth, who will be released with no supervision.

Our Locations: 
6325 Presidential Court, Unit 7A | Fort Myers, FL 33919
415 Avenue A | Suite 201 | Fort Pierce, FL 34950
400 North Congress Avenue | Suite 150 | West Palm Beach, 33401

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Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact adarequest@eckerd.org.  Relay Services Dial 711.

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