Family Service Specialist
Core
Assess and support court-involved youth in the juvenile justice system through fieldwork, case coordination, and therapeutic interventions to prevent system entry and facilitate reintegration.
Role type
Senior IC family service specialist (juvenile justice)
Builds
Community-based therapeutic programs and case plans for adolescents in the juvenile justice system
Domain
Public sector / Juvenile justice / Child welfare
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Case assessment, fieldwork, court liaison, report writing, testimony, therapeutic intervention planning, multi-systemic therapy knowledge, family functional therapy knowledge, case conference coordination
Preferred skills
Experience with dual jurisdiction cases, knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Interview youth in detention centers and family members in homes to assess program eligibility; Act as liaison between detention, probation, family court, and attorneys; Develop comprehensive written reports for judges and attorneys; Testify in court regarding program acceptance; Coordinate case conferences with multiple parties; Troubleshoot cases involving dual jurisdiction youth