Deputy Juvenile Officer
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Description: Circuit Court Of Jackson County, Missouri is at present looking to employ Deputy Juvenile Officer right now, this occupation will be depute in Missouri. Further informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. Circuit Court Of Jackson County, Missouri
Vacant Position
Date: 07/29/2013
Posting No.: 057
Position Title: ! Deputy Juvenile Officer Position No.: 9119
Department: Office of Juvenile Officer - Case Assessment Unit
Work Location: 625 E. 26th Street - Kansas City MO
Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday; additional hours as required
Salary: County Paid Position - Non-exempt Grade C 6 - $15.40 Hourly
Salary Range For Internal/Rehire Applicants: $15.40 - $23.09 Hourly
Application for Employment may be obtained in Human Resources, 415 East Twelfth Street, 10th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64106 or at the Web Address: www.16thcircuit.org. Fax No.: 816-881-3229. E-Mail Address: Jobs.16thCircuit@courts.mo.gov Employment Specialist: Gail Cox. Information regarding job vacancies may also be obtained by calling the Job Information Line at 816/881-3470. Applicants for clerical positions which require skill testing must be tested for consideration.
ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES APPLYING FOR THESE POSITIONS MUST SUBMIT AN INTE! RNAL APPLICATION FORM TO HUMAN RESOURCES.
Application! s must be received by Human Resources no later than 05:00 PM on 08/05/2013
GENERAL DUTIES AND EXAMPLES OF WORK:
To screen, assess, and determine the placement and rehabilitation needs of youth and families during the investigatory stage of their Court involvement and to develop treatment plans and make recommendations to the Judiciary for disposition on delinquency and non-delinquency matters. Assess youth and families to determine placement, treatment and/or service needs; monitor compliance with court orders and supervise progress; counsel with youth and families. Assess and determine the rehabilitative needs of youth and families through various methods, such as personal interviews, case history investigation and review of various records such as mental health or school, results of psychological and psychiatric tests and evaluations and consultation with professional sources; make initial determinations regarding detainment, referral or release of you! th; maintain regular and frequent contact with youth and parents/guardians to provide supervision, and to monitor behavior and compliance with court orders; meet with youth and families referred for diversion and determine rehabilitative needs; screen youth presented to Detention to determine placement utilizing applicable screening forms and advise youth and parents/guardians of placement determination; assess amenability to treatment for certification of youth through various methods and consultation. Prepare and maintain written documentation; work with resources regarding treatment and/or service needs. Compile, organize, and update case history files for accurate representation of youth and family background, behavior and other relative information; submit reports to the proper authority in advance of court hearings; consult with school officials, and other community service providers regarding at-risk youth and obtain relevant records; monitor youth placed in non-cour! t institutions to ensure appropriate care, treat. Attend court; testify! and recommends case actions; contact other services; update parent/attorney.ment and services; compile and submit all paperwork relevant to initial screening and intake of youth. attend interrogations of youth by law enforcement personnel and inform youth of Miranda rights. Attend court; testify and recommends case actions; contact other services; update parent/attorney. Attends court and makes recommendations regarding youth; meet with parents/attorneys.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in a Behavioral or Social Science, Criminal Justice or other directly-related field. Some work experience in the same or closely related field is required; experience can be from internships, practicums, or employment and must have required the use of social work or psychological principles and techniques to effect behavioral change. Some experience with the intake and assessment of issues affecting at-risk youth is preferred. Knowledge of various coun! seling and treatment modalities; knowledge of adolescent behavior; patience and ability to relate in a positive fashion to youth and families from a variety of cultural economic and ethnic backgrounds; ability to supervise, motivate and counsel adolescents with behavioral problems, and their families; ability to
formulate and implement appropriate treatment plans; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to prepare clear, complete and logical reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities; ability to project a positive role model; ability to operate a vehicle in a safe and prudent manner. Patience and ability
to relate in a positive fashion to youth and families from a variety of cultural economic and ethnic backgrounds; ability to supervise, motivate and counsel adolescents with behavioral problems, and their families; ability to formulate and implement appro! priate treatment plans; ability to communicate effectively, both orally! and in writing, and to prepare clear, complete and logical reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities; ability to project a positive role model; ability to operate a vehicle in a safe and prudent manner. Valid drivers license from state of residence. If driving non-court vehicle for Court business, must have auto liability insurance and properly licensed and reliable vehicle. All applicants for this position are subject to testing for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Employees in this position are subject to random and reasonable suspicion testing for illegal drug use. * Position is currently eligible for language differential pay subject to testing for proficiency in reading and speaking spanish.
THE COURT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Circuit Co! urt Of Jackson County, Missouri.
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