Juvenile Court Services Officer - Trainee

State of Iowa; Knoxville (IA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 57 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Leave

IPERS plan

Employee discount program

Public loan repayment program

Résumé du poste

The Iowa Judicial Branch in Marion County seeks applicants for a Juvenile Court Officer 1 to learn to provide Juvenile Court Services across youth casework. After completing required training, this position will transition to a Juvenile Court Officer with independent work and accountability.

This role handles casework such as taking youth into custody, supervising probation, conducting investigations, and determining out-of-home placement, while working with law enforcement, schools, courts, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Iowa Juvenile Court legal system and the Iowa Code as it pertains to juvenile delinquency.
• Knowledge of the organization, functions, responsibilities, and procedures of juvenile court services.
• Knowledge of community-based and statewide resources.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain and secure confidential information.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel.

Responsabilités

• Learn, observe, and ensure Juvenile Court Services are compliant with the law, and with the rules, directives, and procedures of the Iowa Judicial Branch and the judicial district.
• Observe and train to execute juvenile court services casework, including taking youth into custody, supervising youth on informal or formal probation, conducting investigations, determining and supervising out-of-home placement, and other casework standards.
• Participate in the Iowa Judicial Branch Juvenile Court Officer Academy, classes, and on-the-job training.
• Train in safe, efficient, equitable, and evidence-based practices in casework, decision-making, and documentation practices.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal and external agencies and communities for effective solutions and resources.
• Implement efficient budgets and financial practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving skills

Confidential information handling

Reliable transportation and travel

Formation

Bachelor's degree in law, criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, education, or related social science

Description du poste

The Iowa Judicial Branch in Marion County seeks applicants for a Juvenile Court Officer 1 to learn to provide Juvenile Court Services across youth casework. After completing required training, this position will transition to a Juvenile Court Officer with independent work and accountability.

This role handles casework such as taking youth into custody, supervising probation, conducting investigations, and determining out-of-home placement, while working with law enforcement, schools, courts, and