Eckerd Connects

  • Yanceyville, NC


  • Permanent

  • Full-time

Eckerd Connects’ Short-Term Juvenile Justice Residential program is a complete rehabilitative experience delivered in 4 to 6 months to 40 adjudicated male youth, ages 13 to 17, referred by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Division of Juvenile Justice. This residential treatment concept combines promising and evidence-based practices with a strong family transition component, and signifies a public-private partnership with the Division of Juvenile Justice which has produced an innovative shift in the way youth are served in North Carolina’s juvenile justice system. Intensive, short-term services include individualized treatment and academic plans that combine formal and experiential education, community service, behavioral health, and family counseling in a non-punitive environment designed to address the youth’s behavioral challenges through a strength-based approach. Youth also receive accredited education on-site and work together in small group settings with assigned counselors.

Please follow the links for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/juvenile-justice-services/residential-services/short-term-residential-services-for-boys/

Eckerd connects currently operates 3 Juvenile Justice Residential programs in 3 locations in North Carolina. We are expanding and growing our services, and are in the process of opening our fourth program in Yanceyville, NC. We are seeing employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Position Concept

Provide Case Management services and ongoing communication, evaluations, and assessments to youth, families, and Juvenile Probation Officers under the direct clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional.

Essential Functions

  • Complete or arrange for all required mental health and substance abuse screenings and assessments.
  • Complete performance summaries, treatment plan reviews, aftercare/transition plans, and discharge summaries.
  • Assist Medicaid Clerk or other staff in post release data collection as required by Eckerd policy and contractual obligations.
  • Serve as liaison between the program, the Department of Juvenile Justice, other outside agencies, and the youth’s family.
  • Provide case management duties, preparing families for program visits, home leave experiences, family/group conferences, and aftercare responsibilities.
  • Network family members to available community resources.
  • Collaborate with leadership and performance improvement activities by conducting periodic reviews to ensure compliance with Eckerd policy and agency requirements.

Other Duties Include, But Not Limited To

  • Maintain a high standard of role model behavior for youth.
  • Participate in training and development activities as required.
  • Report any acts, incidents or conditions that reflect the possibility of inappropriate youth-to-youth or staff-to-youth relationships.
  • Report any use of physical force and all unusual incidents per Eckerd and DJJ guidelines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Position Specifications

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, or in a related human services field.

Experience: Two years’ experience working with children with serious emotional disturbances or substance abuse problems. If the candidate has a master’s degree in an appropriate field, the experience requirement is preferred, but not required. Experience in a Medicaid provider environment is helpful. Experience with group work techniques is a plus.

Skills: A sound understanding of group leadership, group dynamics, and experiential education. Records management and Medicaid processes preferred. Advanced oral and written communication skills.

Other: Must maintain an appropriate and valid state driver’s license. Must meet state criminal background check requirements.

Physical Demands: Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable. Must be able to move about the property. Must be able to participate in youth activities. Must be able to transport youth or staff. Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state and to the extent that data is attainable under the law. Must be able to pass PAR evaluation of physical techniques and written certification exam.

Employee Benefits

Eckerd wants your career to be as rewarding as possible. We provide our employees with numerous opportunities for growth, education, advancement, and the chance to contribute to business objectives. We offer competitive salaries and an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
  • Employee Wellness/Well-Being program
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Paid short-term and long-term disability
  • Cell phone plan discounts
  • Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Voluntary term life insurance
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Professional group liability insurance

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Eckerd Connects is a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Clearwater, Florida that has given much-needed chances to nearly 200,000 children and families. Eckerd provides a full continuum of life-changing behavioral health, child welfare services and workforce development through multiple offices and facilities nationwide that strengthen families and help children succeed.

Family has always been at the heart of Eckerd Connects. Founded in 1968 by philanthropists, Jack and Ruth Eckerd, who believed every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. Given our 50+ year history of success, breadth and depth of services, and commitment to performance measurement and quality outcomes, Eckerd has become known as the first name in second chances for children and families.

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