Diversion Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY Diversion First is a state-wide effort to ensure all youth in Connecticut have the opportunity to be diverted away from formal processing in the juvenile justice system for low level offenses which otherwise result in a referral to juvenile court thus improving the youths long-term First will utilize the Youth Diversion Team (YDT) model a reimagined Juvenile Review Board which has evolved in Connecticut for over 40 years. This is a restorative justice approach designed to focus on repairing harm and offering supported supervision to address underlying needs. Youth take accountability for their actions repairing the harm while community accountability ensures that the youths needs are met. Shared accountability reinforces the youths connection to the community and engagement in pro-social behaviors. Diversion First staff screen and refer for needs including but not limited to behavioral/mental health substance use and trauma. Participants will be provided with case management support throughout the process to ensure $48000EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS BA/BS degree in social work criminal justice psychology counseling or related field have a valid drivers license and access to reliable CTSCHEDULEFull timeEMPLOYEE BENEFITSAt Wheeler were committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Heres how we invest in you:Nurture Your Health:Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through CentivoComprehensive dental and vision insurance through CignaAccess to wellness programs to support your physical and mental healthSecure Your Future:Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance403(b) Plan with contributions from the companyFuel Your Career Growth:Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement ProgramAccess training and development opportunitiesReceive a productivity incentive to recognize your hard work and dedicationGet reimbursed for licensure/certification expensesMaintain Work-Life Harmony:Recharge with generous paid time off including:15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge8 sick days per year for your well-being2 personal days per year for your personal needs2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you9 paid company holidays to spend with loved onesAccess free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvides coordination for referrals as well as establishes and maintains referral agreements and linkages with community referral sources or ancillary service and maintains strong working relationships with the Police Department Public Schools Juvenile Probation DCF and all area service providers who may provide services to children youth and families appearing before the community YDT (Youth Diversion Team).Provides direct case management services and develops case management plans specific to each assigned client and family including interventions necessary to increase the probability of treatment completion and to improve life functioning. Assists in maintaining the forms for the community records of case management activities for reporting and tracking purposes and completes all documentation for client medical records in accordance with documentation timelines and in compliance with Medicaid licensing and other accreditations (e.g. care plans contact notes progress notes). Additionally obtain past incident reports medical academic social and physical histories of youth referred to the community YDT and provides these materials to the community YDT members as eligibility for the YDT gains parental and youth agreement to participate in the YDT and its procedures and ensures the signing of appropriate forms by the parent(s) and required screenings with the youth and prepares summary reports for the community YDT members which include but are not limited to assessment results and determination of recommended additional assessments/ with community resource providers to implement the community YDT ongoing family and collateral contact as needed to ensure diversion expectations are being team meetings staff meetings or rounds to assist in coordinating case management and review of daily program specific operational functions as required. May transport clients to appointments or linkages as appropriate. May provide translation to support clinical care as service in the office and/or community settings outside of the office (e.g. homes schools hospitals institutions other community locations) as defined by the standardized screening tools and collects data as defined by and/or supports safety planning and crisis intervention with appropriate supervision and as defined by to develop knowledge and understanding about the history traditions values family systems and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches skills and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.