Juvenile Intake & Assessment Specialist

Johnson County Kansas; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson County Department of Corrections in Olathe, Kansas is hiring a Juvenile Intake Specialist. The role supports the juvenile intake and assessment process with shifts in the evening or night, and weekends.

You will complete psychosocial interviews, gather data, and coordinate with law enforcement and families to determine custody and services. The position requires eligibility checks, a high school diploma or equivalent, and related experience; a driving record suitable for agency driving

Qualifications

• 21+ years old; high school diploma or equivalent; two (2) years of college coursework in human services or other related field OR two (2) years of experience working with youth and families; successfully pass a criminal history check; possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record for those positions that will be required to drive; and not be registered on the Kansas child/adult registry.

Responsibilities

• Completes the intake process with the alleged CINC and/or alleged juvenile offender and meets and/or discusses with those directly involved with the youth (law enforcement, family members/legal guardian, other agencies and entities, etc.); completes the psychosocial interview with the juvenile and administers screening instruments required by the KS Department of Corrections, including MAYSI 2, KDAI and enters data in ATHENA.
• Initiates and completes the booking process and gathers demographic information, family history, criminal history, abuse/CINC history, and other necessary areas of information; ensures all reports are received from law enforcement prior to their departure from JIAC.
• Makes referrals including housing and supervision placement decisions, working to divert youth from out-of-home placement when possible; works with providers and community resources to explore all options for services for juveniles and their families.
• Processes data entry and paperwork within a strict timeline; provides detailed reports for each intake completed as the information is utilized by many entities to provide an accurate and detailed report in regards to each youth’s life and particular incident.

Education

HS diploma or equivalent; 2 yrs college in human services or 2 yrs youth/family experience

Job description

Johnson County Department of Corrections in Olathe, Kansas is hiring a Juvenile Intake Specialist. The role supports the juvenile intake and assessment process with shifts in the evening or night, and weekends.

You will complete psychosocial interviews, gather data, and coordinate with law enforcement and families to determine custody and services. The position requires eligibility checks, a high school diploma or equivalent, and related experience; a driving record suitable for agency driving