What are the responsibilities and job description for the VOCA Transitional Specialist position at Rite of Passage, Inc.?
We’re hiring a VOCA (Victims of Crimes Act, from the office of the Governor) Grant Transition Specialist, at Gulf Coast Trades Center in New Waverly, TX, an affiliate of Rite of Passage. Our employees are dedicated and passionate individuals that are committed to inspiring positive change in the lives of youth. Joining our team is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a company driven by its powerful mission to make a difference.
Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Since 1984, over 25,000 youths have entered and completed our programs. ROP has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community.
What you’ll do:
In this role, you will provide organized, ongoing support to youth victims in residence at Gulf Coast Trades Center and up to one year after discharge in their local community in problem solving and critical thinking, support them in therapeutic activities such as art therapy, health and wellness, music therapy; developing coping skills, de-escalation techniques, alternatives to anger, and in reducing aggression tendencies. Support services include ongoing crisis intervention, locating and accessing community resources that support positive choices and providing continuation of services initiated at GCTC.
Essential Functions:
- Provide professional casework and transition support services to victims in residence at GCTC and one year after discharge in their local community.
- Develop and/or implement program and service plans for each victim and coordinate the plan with other staff.
- Provide services related to youth victims’ discharge such as progress reporting, support services referrals, transition evaluation, and/or crisis intervention.
- Facilitate and/or attend monthly multidisciplinary meetings and review committee for each victim.
- Serve as advocate and mentor.
- Maintain required grant data and documentation of all activities and sessions with victims.
To be considered, you should:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral sciences or related field
- Have at one year of experience working with youth
- Have experience working in residential programs
- Have experience using Microsoft applications
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Have a willingness to travel
- Be at least 21 yrs. of age
- Must possess a valid Class C TDL
- Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.
The Perks:
- Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance after 90 days of employment.
- Choice of supplemental benefits, including Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.
- Eligible for 100% 401k match of up to 6% of your salary after 1 year of employment.
- Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.
- Free Meals on shift.
- Employee incentives including On-The-Spot Bonuses, Rams Bucks, and Longevity Awards.
- Growth opportunities nationwide – we have 40 programs in 16 states!
- Tuition Assistance.
Apply today and help us make a difference!
Experience
Required- 1 year(s): At least one year working with adolescent victims
Education
Required- Bachelors or better
Behaviors
Preferred- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Preferred- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $34,900 - $44,200
