Day and Evening Reporting

About the Role

The Day/Evening Reporting program is a co-ed program for youth who have been identified to be at-risk for removal from the home. Eligible youth for Day Reporting are those with an informal adjustment, or formal adjudication of CHINS (children in need of services), or youth with an informal adjustment in a CHINS case or juvenile delinquency case (criminal or status-JD or JS). Youth eligible for Evening Reporting are those pending a juvenile delinquency adjudication or adjudicated as a juvenile delinquent (criminal or status-JD or JS).

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive supervision using a cognitive-behavior change approach.
• Develop and implement individualized educational plans and coordinate with enrolled schools.
• Assist youth in completing educational goals, including credit recovery, virtual learning programs, and daily study time.
• Prepare youth for employment through activities such as completing applications, writing resumes, and practicing interviewing skills.
• Facilitate vocational activities and, for responsible youth, assist in obtaining or maintaining employment with approval from the placing agent.
• Organize and supervise recreational activities, including trips to the local YMCA, sports at nearby parks, and card/board games.
• Engage youth in community service activities and teach them about available community resources.
• Communicate participation, progress, and activities completed to placing agents, parents/guardians, schools (if applicable), and courts on a regular basis.

Supervision & Care

The Day Reporting Center provides supervision, meals, and snacks. The daily schedule is structured to ensure youth stay on task and work toward completing the goals set for them at admission.

Academic Support

Youth in the Day Reporting program may be attending public school, participating in a High School Equivalency (HSE) program, taking college credit courses, or other vocational training classes. Regardless of educational status, staff will develop an individualized education plan and coordinate with the youth’s enrolled schools. The program helps youth complete educational goals through credit recovery, virtual learning, daily study time, and completion of assigned schoolwork.

Vocational Activities

Program staff help youth prepare for employment by assisting with completing applications, writing resumes, and practicing interviewing skills. Youth who demonstrate responsible behavior may have the opportunity to obtain or maintain employment with approval from the placing agent. Note: Expelled youth are required to participate in these activities.

Recreation Opportunities

Youth attending the Day Reporting Center will have opportunities to attend the local YMCA, play sports at nearby parks, or engage in downtime activities such as card and board games with staff.

Community Engagement

Youth will have the opportunity to become involved in their community, learning about available resources and the importance of giving back through community service activities. Examples include learning to use public transportation or volunteering at the local food bank.

Schedule

The Day Reporting program is available for 7 hours per day, Monday through Friday, and can be offered for up to 6 months.