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FYI Specialist

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FYI Specialist

Salary

$36,000.00 Annually

Location

2451 N. Keystone Ave., IN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

1806

Department

Marion County Circuit and Superior Courts

Opening Date

06/18/2025

Closing Date

7/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Position Summary

The FYI Center Specialist will service as direct care personnel and assist with supervising the children staying at the center. Responsibilities will include conducting visual inspections of children and their living areas, complete daily activities related to the upkeep of the facility (including light cleaning), complete intake processes, participate in engaging recreational activities with the children, and teach independent living skills when appropriate. The FYI Specialist will be under the supervision of the FYI center Lead Care Coordinator, Director, and Chief Deputy Probation Officer.

Position Responsibilities

+ Must complete Motivational Interviewing training (provided by FYI) within 3 months of hire.

+ Adheres to the policies and procedures set forth by the Marion Superior Court and the FYI Center.

+ Makes referrals to community resources as appropriate.

+ Completes incident reports and treatment plans.

+ Must become CANS certified within 3 months of employment.

+ Be knowledgeable about activities of daily living and how to teach them to others.

+ Adheres to confidentiality policies.

+ Completes data entry in a timely manner.

+ Complete 20 hours of yearly educational training related to working with youth.

+ Collaborates with local law enforcement and services providers and maintains professional and appropriate communication.

+ Complies with DCS rules and regulations.

+ Reviews documents and provides guidance and feedback.

+ Conducts meetings with youth and families if required by a case manager.

+ Serves in other capacities and assignments as requested, required and/or directed by the Chief Probation Officer, while always adhering to the department’s overall “team” philosophy and practice.

+ Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as required.

+ Participate in weekly supervision with Lead Care Coordinator.

+ Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

+ Must be at least 21 years of age.

+ Must be able to pass a background check.

+ Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.

+ Demonstrates an understanding of cultural values and norms.

+ Knowledgeable about culturally specific resources available within the local community and state.

+ Sensitivity and understanding of barriers experienced by children in accessing resources and/or engaging in services.

+ Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, immigrant status, physical and mental abilities, generational differences, gender identity, sexual orientation, and treat everyone with respect and dignity.

+ Ability to engage with diverse staff and leadership to promote trust, collaboration, and partnerships.

+ Ability to remain solution-focused and respectful in all interactions with staff, clients, and stakeholders.

+ Ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgment.

+ Knowledge of current office technology and systems, with the ability to acquire additional knowledge and skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to organize, oversee, and complete multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision.

+ Attentive to details and deadlines, responsive, follows up and follows through with responsibilities.

+ Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

+ Has strong skills with electronic documentation.

Must be a resident with Marion County within six months of hire.

To apply, please resume to Lety Martinez at [email protected] by Friday, July 25th, 2025.