What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Worker position at ACTS - Agency for Community Treatment Services?
Location: Tampa, FL
Summary/Characteristics Of Position
The Intake Worker will provide direct, client-centered intervention and prevention services to youth presented to the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC).
Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Physical Requirements: Safety/Health Considerations:
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.
ACTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. ACTS is an EEO/AA DFWP Employer.
Summary/Characteristics Of Position
The Intake Worker will provide direct, client-centered intervention and prevention services to youth presented to the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC).
Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions
- Completes admission and orientation documentation.
- Interprets client handbook for admissions, as needed.
- Greets law enforcement personnel and completes required documentation.
- Searches client's property for contraband; Inventories and secures client's property.
- Applies applicable program/department rules and regulations to persons served.
- Monitors clients for changes in behavior to ensure adequate safeguards and client safety are maintained.
- Motivates clients to participate in health screening services and intervention assessments.
- Administers health screening and intervention assessments, records appropriate funding information.
- Communicates with Department of Health related to required reporting outcomes.
- Assists with phone contacts to parents, legal guardians, and law enforcement.
- Document individual contact information, incidents, injury reports and grievances
- Performs control room activities- screens incoming calls, monitors doors and cameras.
- Collects urine samples, as required.
- Performs related work, as assigned.
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
- Must be able to fully participate in Welle (crisis intervention) and CPR/First Aid training.
- Must be eligible for Level II background clearance.
- Valid Florida Driver License
- Prior experience working with at risk youth.
- Associate degree, or 60 college credit hours, with concentration in a human service-related field.
- Bachelor's Degree in a human service-related field.
- Certified Behavioral Health Technician
- Certified Nursing Assistance
Physical Requirements: Safety/Health Considerations:
- Standing, walking, carrying, stooping, speaking, and listening.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Must be physically capable of fully participating in Welle (crisis intervention) training
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.
ACTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. ACTS is an EEO/AA DFWP Employer.