Placement Specialist
Core
Case management and placement coordination for adjudicated youth in residential facilities and aftercare programs within the juvenile justice system.
Role type
Senior IC case manager (juvenile justice)
Builds
Residential placement services and therapeutic aftercare plans for youth
Domain
Public sector / Juvenile justice / Child welfare
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Case management, service plan formulation, stakeholder coordination, data entry, report drafting, legal document coordination, incident tracking
Preferred skills
Community work experience, knowledge of juvenile justice processes
Technologies
Connections, JJIS, PROMIS
Responsibilities
Manage cases for youth in placement and aftercare; coordinate with providers, families, and courts; assess youth needs and formulate service plans; monitor length of stay and resolve barriers; draft reports for court hearings; recommend facility movements; enter data into electronic systems; conduct case conferences.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC