Juvenile Intake Officer Jobs

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Position Summary: The Juvenile Intake Officer completes assessments that help determine what community-based services may be appropriate for the youth and families that are arrested or placed in police protective custody. The employee in this position completes an assessment, evaluates the needs of individual clients, provides guidance and resources for the youths personal development, and provides a recommendation for action to the Community Corrections Youth Services Director, County Attorney and/or DCF. The employee will be required to complete documentation and follow the standards of Cowley County Youth Services and the Department of Corrections, Juvenile Service.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Makes referrals to the Immediate Intervention Program.
• Determine appropriate placement recommendations to assure that youth is placed in the least restrictive placement available and within the legal guidelines.
• Creates and maintain an individual file on each client ensuring all legal documents, reports, social documents, chronological and statistical reports, etc. are present and updated as necessary per program standards.
• Coordinates placements and serves as a liaison between placement and other agencies.
• Confirms restitution amount and coordinates repayment of restitution.
• Reports signs or suspicion of abuse or neglect as required by law.
• Aids in coordinating the attendant care program.
• Provide the Director, County Attorney and/or DCF with a recommendation of action supported by documentation.
• Notifies parents/guardian of youths placement.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned, as deemed necessary or as required.
• Complete required assessments, screenings, and evaluations.
• Enters data in the Department of Corrections, Juvenile Justice Data Base per standards.
• Maintains working relationships with multiple agencies including law enforcement, court services, District Court, DCF, County Attorney, Mental health providers, placement agencies, foster care contractors and other social services agencies.
• Aids with detention hearings.
• Coordinates juvenile intake on-call to secure 24 hour a day coverage and distributes schedule to necessary individuals and agencies.
• Attends staff meetings unless excused by the Director.
• Submits weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to agency Director.
• Assesses client needs and make referrals to community resources to meet these needs.
• Conducts drug/alcohol screenings.
• Forward intake information to appropriate agency in a timely manner and in accordance with JIAS protocol (County Attorney, DCF, Court Services, CSOs and the court).
• Coordinates transportation of youth.
• Gathers and verifies client intake information.
• Adheres to the Department of Corrections, Juvenile Services and Cowley County Youth Services standards and policy and procedures for the Juvenile Intake and Immediate Intervention Programs.
• Implements parent/family engagement techniques.

Marginal Duties And Responsibilities

• Other related duties as deemed necessary or as required.
• Attends the Cowley County Protection team meetings and makes referrals to the team as needed.
• Coordinates on-call calendar, surveillance, and transports for Cowley County
• Facilitates and/or co-facilitate approved groups.

Position Requirements

Experience: One year experience in probation, parole, social casework or counseling or related work with juvenile offenders/children in need of care or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Ed cation: A Bachelor\'s Degree from an accredited college or university in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a related field.

Skills

Knowledge of investigative and interviewing techniques.

Knowledge of the Juvenile Justice System.

Ability to interpret the juvenile code.

Knowledge of available community resources.

Knowledge of psychological and sociological factors influencing human behaviors.

Knowledge of the geography of Cowley County.

Skilled in the use of a personal computer and related software.

Skilled in time management and multi-tasking.

Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with others.

Ability to comprehend and interpret and comply with rules and regulations.

Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to complete 40 hours of training per year for continuing education.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to make decisions and pri