Intensive Supervision Officer- Community Corrections

Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS is seeking a Juvenile Justice Case Manager to work with youth and families using a strengths-based model to reduce the risk of future offenses. Responsibilities include home/school visits, coordination with police and court personnel, and documentation in state systems.

A Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or related field is required; Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of the juvenile justice system.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Using a strengths-based model of community case management with youth and families who have come to the attention of the juvenile justice system.
• Assess criminogenic needs and develop supervision plans to reduce youths’ risk of future law violations.
• Visit youth and families in homes, at school and at community-based programs.
• Collaborate with police, court and school personnel and service providers.
• Facilitate evidence-based programs targeting needs such as anger control, family functioning, pro-social thinking, and job skills development.
• Transport youth to programming or to out-of-home placement and appointments.
• Enter information into state information systems and prepare/attend court hearings.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice/Sociology/Psychology

Job description

As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer criminal history background check, physical examination and drug screen. All employees must also submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.

Job Description

Responsibilities include using a strengths-based model of community case management with youth and families who have come to the attention of the juvenile justice system. Assesses criminogenic needs and develops supervision plans to help reduce the youths’ risk of future law violations. Visits youth and families in their homes, at school and at community-based programs. Collaborates with police, court and school personnel and service providers. Helps facilitate evidence-based programs to youth and families that target specific needs such as anger control, family functioning, pro-social thinking skills, development of appropriate leisure activities, and job skills development. Transports youth to programming or if necessary, to out-of-home placement and appointments. Enters information into state information systems and checks information to ensure accuracy. Prepares a variety of reports, collects urinalysis samples, prepares for and attends court hearings. This position reports to the Intensive Supervision Officer Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of the juvenile justice system. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Knowledge of supervisory principles and court systems is preferred. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, but not required.

$27.54-36.83 per hour

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values an inclusive workforce.

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Company: Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS