This position is a full-time, onsite position located in Bartow, Florida.

Summary/Characteristics of Position:

The Senior Detention Screener position provides oversight and guidance to Detention Screeners ensuring accuracy of files/packets and appropriate external communication with community partners/resources for youth presented to the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC).

Essential Functions:

• Oversees Detention Screener performance during shift
• Reviews youth files/packets prior to distribution for the court, the State Attorney, the Department’s Circuit Office, the youth’s attorney, and the Department’s Regional Juvenile Detention Center.
• Communicates with State Attorney’s Office, Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Probation Officers and/or case managers related to youth mitigation criteria/status
• Ensures youth have been advised of their rights and have completed the medical and booking process.
• Ensures youth information is accurately entered in to the Juvenile Justice Information System.
• Completes substance abuse and mental health screenings using Department approved instruments and forms to determine eligibility for release, diversion programs and/or detainment.
• Conducts face-to-face interviews with youth and his/her parent(s)/legal guardian(s) to gather information, when available, to assess the youth’s service needs.
• Contacts victim(s), complainants and/or arresting officer to solicit input and recommendations.
• Completes Detention Screening Logs
• Installs electronic monitoring (EM) equipment utilizing the Department’s EM database.
• Attends court hearings on weekends and holidays, in lieu of the Department, and adhere to a court rotation schedule.
• Attends meetings, trainings and individual development sessions as assigned
• Serves as a backup to the Detention Screeners.
• Perform related work as request/required.

Pre-requisite Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, Criminal Justice or related human services field preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to make critical decisions in high stress situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not directly supervise others. This position reports directly to the Detention Screener Supervisor and/or Program Director.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Physically able to participate in DJJ-approved crisis intervention curriculum and CPR/First Aid training and able to apply same to work setting.

Work Environment: Performs duties in a secured setting with law enforcement presence. This role routinely uses computer, mobile devices and standard office equipment.

Travel: Minimal travel required between ACTS locations, courts and/or DJJ service locations. This position does not require overnight travel.

The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to position.

All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. ACTS is a Drug-free Workplace employer.