Aftercare Jobs in Delaware (NOW HIRING)

Summary Statement

This is the supervisory level of work responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating case management services provided to youth in residential settings. Work includes supervising and overseeing the coordination of the youth's treatment plan and monitoring progress and achievement of goals to prepare youth for release and transition back to their home, community and school. Positions at this level typically report to an administrative supervisor.\r\n

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.\r\n\r\n Provides case management services to youth in a residential setting by coordinating and monitoring the delivery of services and treatment plans for youth committed to a secured facility.\r\n Reviews case files including criminal and social history, prepares screening and placement reports and records, assesses youth needs and recommends appropriate rehabilitative programs and services while in the facility to encompass responsibility for discharge planning.\r\n Conducts interviews with youth to explain terms and conditions of supervision, commitment or detention, and to explain behavioral modification goals, processes and procedures.\r\n Assists in the development, modification or review of Treatment Service Plans, as part of an inter-disciplinary team; participates in treatment team review meetings that identify the youth's needs, treatment objectives and services, behavior modification goals and release or after-care planning.\r\n Outlines youth strengths and areas that need to be addressed, objectives, methods to be used and anticipated results.\r\n Obtains and coordinates services and resources needed to ensure rehabilitation plans and objectives are met.\r\n Conducts group and individual behavioral modification counseling sessions for youth such as anger management and victim awareness, and provides advice and assistance to youth concerning employment, living conditions, recreation, life-skills and other interests or concerns.\r\n Assesses the youth's progress towards rehabilitation and institutional adjustment; evaluates information and prepares reports describing program participation, institutional adjustment and summary recommendations for or against discharge to aftercare.\r\n Prepares and maintains social histories, classification reports, progress notes, discharge summaries and chronological records.\r\n \r\n Oversees an assigned group of youth during education, recreation and work detail activities.\r\n May act as a liaison to community organizations to develop and coordinate after-care plans and services for youth.\r\n May prepare and present testimony for court proceedings in the adjudication and disposition of juvenile cases.\r\n\r\n

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Youth Rehabilitation Treatment Supervisor\r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:\r\n\r\n Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Behavioral or Social Science or related field.\r\n Three years experience in case management which includes assessing, planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating options and services to meet an individual's human service needs.\r\n Three years experience in making recommendations as part of a client's service plan such as clinical treatment, counseling, or determining eligibility for health or human services/benefits.\r\n Three years experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.\r\n Three years experience in narrative report writing.\r\n Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.\r\n Knowledge of the safety, security and program requirements of secured youth facilities.\r\n\r\n

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.\r\nPre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.\r\n\r\nCriminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicableterms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.\r\nAll new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.\r\n\r\n

Benefits

At the State of Delaware, we invest in our people and support them in and outside of the office. Our employees enjoy a total compensation package that far exceeds the value of their base salary. We offer comprehensive benefit plans that will give you peace of mind and security. Below is a list of benefits that are offered to eligible employees:\r\nHealth and Well Being\r\n*Health Benefits, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance\r\nJust In Case\r\n*Disability Insurance, Group Universal Life Insurance\r\nYour Future\r\n*Retirement Benefits, Deferred Compensation\r\nProfessional Growth\r\n*Training and Development Programs\r\nWork Life Balance\r\n*Paid Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Alternative Work Schedules\r\nMore Benefits\r\n*Flexible Spending, Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance\r\nVisit Statewide Benefits for more information!\r\n

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.\r\nOnce you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab atStateJobs.Delaware.gov.\r\n

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.\r\nIndividuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visitingdelawarerelay.com.\r\nIf you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.\r\nThe State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.\r\n