Juvenile Assessment Specialist
9 days ago
Denver
Job DescriptionSalary: $45,882-$71,773 We will accept applications until this position is filled. This is a swing shift position from 11am-9pm with alternating weekends off: Week 1) Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Week 2) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday We are hiring a Juvenile Assessment Specialist / Senior Assessment Specialist who will be responsible for assessing, referring, and supporting youth and families in the Jefferson County community. Spanish Speaking staff receive an additional language stipend. Position and pay specifics. AGENCY INFORMATION Mission: Together, we transform systems through coordination and collaboration of all our community resources to ensure a safer community: one child, one family, one intervention at a time. Values:Collaboration and Teamwork. An Outward Mind Set, Committed to Growth, Development, and Empowerment, Balancing, and ensuring Justice, Public Safety, and the Best Interest of the Child/Family, Committed to What Works, Accountability The Jefferson County Juvenile Assessment Center (JCJAC) provides and maintains a single point of entry for assessments, referrals, coordination of care, and support for youth ages 10 17 and their families. Due to the needs of youth, families, and the community, the JCJAC is open 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week, and 365 days a year. DUTIES (Brief Description) This job description indicates in general the nature of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions expected of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list. Other duties may also be required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position: Assessments • Facilitate assessments and interviews to determine appropriate services/interventions., • Provide screening to determine if youth are eligible to be detained., • Communicate with partnering agencies., • Supervise youth while at the JCJAC., • Make appropriate referrals to community services based on client information, assessment outcomes, and familys willingness to participate., • Supervise youth in the community (office appointments, field contacts, home visits)., • Work with parents or guardians to coordinate care., • Collaboratewith partnering agencies., • Maintain current and accurate records and notes., • Compose reports based on assessments, interviews, and collateral information (CYDC, Court, District Attorney, Public Defender, Human Services, and Probation) Case Management • Provide case management services for Municipalities and Jefferson County Sherriffs Office, • Utilize assessments to create case plans., • Refer for services., • Communicate progress with key stakeholders. Other Duties • Attend meetings, subcommittees, and work groups when deemed appropriate., • Establish strong working relationships within the community., • Participate in supervision., • Engage in improving the overall function of the juvenile justice system in Jefferson County, • On-call duties, • Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Musthave graduated from an accredited college or university with abachelors degreein criminal justice, social work, psychology, or other closely related field. Required Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities): • Excellent communication and people skills, • Excellent organizational skills, • Strong writing skills, • Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time while meeting deadlines., • Ability to problem solve and to make appropriate decisions., • Ability to comply with established rules, statutes, policies, and procedures., • Ability to be respectful of others beliefs, values, and culture., • Ability to develop rapport with professionals from various agencies., • Ability to establish and model healthy boundaries., • Ability to exercise discretion (e.g., client confidentiality), • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and ability to learn software programs. Preferred Qualifications: • Bi-lingual (Spanish), • Masters degree in criminal justice or closely related field, • Understanding of the juvenile justice system, • Experience working with TRAILS database and/or CSC Data Access, • Experience providing services to juveniles in the juvenile justice system., • Experience working with youth outside of the juvenile justice system., • Experience working in the justice system., • Experience working in the human services field., • Experience with Evidence Based Practices Conditions of Employment: Must agree to fingerprinting and criminal background check. Required background checks include a review with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) AND the Central Registry of Child Protection (TRAILS). Subject to pre-employment, post-accident or incident or reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. BENEFITS: • Full Medical and Dental (Free for Employee, Additional Cost for Family/Dependents), • Discount on Verizon Phone Service (If Applicable), • Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time, • $200 Yearly Training Stipend, • Yearly Team Building Events