Intensive Supervision Officer- Community Corrections

Unified Government of Wyandotte County; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County is seeking a Juvenile Justice Case Manager to support families whose youth are involved with the juvenile justice system. You will use a strengths-based approach to connect families with services, develop case plans, and help navigate courts and social programs.

Responsibilities include home and school visits, collaboration with families, court personnel and providers, and delivering evidence-based programs while recording data and reporting for court

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.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Using a strengths-based model of community case management with families whose youth are in the juvenile justice system.
• Engages and assists families to navigate the juvenile justice and social services systems.
• Builds and sustains relationships with families and involves them in the juvenile justice process.
• Develops plans to reduce youths’ risk of future law violations.
• Visits families in homes, at school, and at community-based programs.
• Collaborates with families, court personnel, and service providers.
• Facilitates evidence-based programs addressing needs such as anger control and pro-social thinking.
• Assists in transporting family and youth to services.
• Enters information into state information systems and verifies accuracy.
• Prepares reports and attends court meetings and hearings.

Skills

Juvenile justice knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Driver's license

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or related field

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 families whose child has come to the attention of the juvenile justice system. Engages and assists families as they navigate the juvenile justice and social services systems. Builds and sustains a successful relationship with the family, involves the families in the juvenile justice process, and reduces barriers to promote the youth’s successful rehabilitation and reintegration. Assesses needs and develops plans to help families reduce the youths’ risk of future law violations. Visits families in their homes, at school and at community-based programs. Collaborates with families, court personnel and service providers. Facilitates 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, job skills development. Assists in transporting family and youth to services. Enters information into state information systems and checks information to ensure accuracy. Prepares a variety of reports, prepares for and attends court meetings and hearings.

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.


• Valid Driver’s License.


• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, but not required.

Salary Range: $27.54-$36.83/hr.

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