ASSISTANT CASEWORK SUPERVISOR - Detention Intake - Juvenile Services

Tarrant County; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Insurance benefits

13 County Holidays

Job summary

A government agency in the United States is seeking an Assistant Casework Supervisor for Detention Intake within Juvenile Services. This role involves supervising probation officers, training staff, and ensuring compliance with Court directives. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and have at least two years of relevant experience. Full-time work is required, with specific responsibilities including case management and administrative duties. The agency offers notable benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years full-time casework, counseling or community group work experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and proof of liability insurance required.
• Certification by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Provides in service training for probation officers.
• Assigns cases to the probation officers.
• Conducts audits and reviews the progress of all current cases.
• Directs the development of case management plans.
• Insures that court reports are properly prepared for court.

Skills

Supervision of probation officers

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ASSISTANT CASEWORK SUPERVISOR - Detention Intake - Juvenile Services

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Summary

Under the direction of the unit supervisor, provides supervision to probation officers processing cases under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court and Juvenile Services. Supervise probation officers appropriate actions through observation, consultation and review of documentation. Ensure that the directives of the Court and policies, problem solving and oversees the delivery of services of the clients under the department’s supervision. This posting may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Grant Funded Position

Work schedule is: Sunday - Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Benefits

Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits & 13 County Holidays. For more information, see http://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/human-resources/employee-benefits.html

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides in service training for probation officers.
• Assigns cases to the probation officers.
• Conducts audits and reviews the progress of all current cases.
• Directs the development of case management plans.
• Insures that necessary data is collected.
• Insures that court reports are properly prepared for court.
• Serves on department Resource Staffing Committee.
• Serves as a liaison between Juvenile Services and the Courts, Social Services Agencies, Schools and other professional disciplines.
• Evaluates employee performance and formulate plans for improvements.
• Provides coverage and ancillary support for staff absences.
• Assists in the absence of the supervisor.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree AND a minimum of two years full-time casework, counseling or community group work experience.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License and proof of liability insurance.
• Ability to obtain certification by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
• Bilingual abilities in Spanish are preferred.

Important

To be considered for this position, your application must be complete and clearly reflect the minimum qualifications. Incomplete information in the Education (including type of degree, field of study, and graduation status), Experience, or Certification/License sections may result in disqualification, as eligibility for minimum qualifications cannot be confirmed without complete documentation. Proof of educational attainment is required during onboarding.

Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudication in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, lift, push and pull.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Government Administration