Diversion Case Manager

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

About Our Program

Eckerd Connects’ Central Louisiana Juvenile Justice (CenLA JJ) program provides diversion services for youth engaged with the Juvenile Court. In partnership with the State of Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice, our CenLA JJ team has helped young people build skills, confidence, and positive pathways while preventing deeper involvement in the justice system. Youth receive individualized support including mentorship, standardized assessments, goal-setting, pro-social activities, and follow-up support after discharge. We focus on strengths, not mistakes, helping youth move from uncertainty to confidence and success.

Program Location: 1307 Peterman Dr. Alexandria, Louisiana 71303

Responsibilities

• Works with youth who have been referred to the program and determined to be eligible for Juvenile Justice Diversion services.
• Conducts a comprehensive assessment to develop Individualized Intervention Plans for youth.
• Serves as the liaison between the Provider, youth, their parent(s), OJJ, and other service professionals; schedules and facilitates Individual Intervention Plan meetings.
• Guides the development of a mutually agreed-upon Individual Intervention Plan defining short and long-term goals and orients youth to the program.
• Provides supportive counseling to strengthen the youth’s ability to make appropriate life decisions.
• Maintains regular contact with youth; monitors youth’s needs and progress on an ongoing basis; updates the youth’s Individual Intervention Plan and records.
• Ensures community service activities reflect the youth’s skills, experience, aptitude, and interests to address specific violations or behavioral concerns.
• Completes all required administrative work including general clerical functions, maintenance of accurate and timely youth records, documenting case notes within established time-frames, and reporting.
• Serves as liaison to other community-based organizations to promote program visibility, ensure effective utilization of services, and meet program outcome goals.
• May assist in participant curfew checks and provide transportation as needed, complying with Eckerd’s Fleet Safety Program.
• Maintains an average caseload of up to 25 youth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University in criminal justice, social work, education, or an OJJ-approved related field; and a minimum of one year of professional experience working with at-risk or delinquent youth.
• Five or more years of professional experience in a social services or education position working with at-risk or delinquent youth may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd Connects Auto Insurance and drive for business purposes.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• AD&D Insurance

Pay

Hourly Rate: $17.00

Schedule

Part-Time Position: 20 hours weekly