Juvenile Intake & Assessment Specialist (Evenings/Nights)

Johnson County Kansas; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson County Department of Corrections is seeking a Juvenile Intake Specialist at the Juvenile Services Center in Olathe, Kansas. The role involves intake processing, psychosocial interviews, and coordination with law enforcement and families, with 24/7 operations and evening/night shifts.

Weekends required. Minimum qualifications include 21+ years, a high school diploma or equivalent, and either two years of college in human services or two years of youth/family experience, plus background

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older; high school diploma or equivalent; two years of college coursework in human services or related field OR two years of experience working with youth and families; successfully pass a criminal history check; valid driver’s license; not be registered on the Kansas child/adult registry.

Responsibilities

• Completes intake with the alleged CINC/juvenile offender and meets with involved parties; conducts psychosocial interview and MAYSI-2/KDAI; enters data in ATHENA.
• Initiates and completes booking; gathers demographic info and histories; ensures reports from law enforcement before departure from JIAC.
• Makes referrals to housing and supervision placements; collaborates with providers to explore services for youths and families.
• Processes data entry and paperwork within strict timelines; prepares detailed intake reports for use by multiple entities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Legal/regulatory awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years college coursework in human services or related field

Job description

Johnson County Department of Corrections is seeking a Juvenile Intake Specialist at the Juvenile Services Center in Olathe, Kansas. The role involves intake processing, psychosocial interviews, and coordination with law enforcement and families, with 24/7 operations and evening/night shifts.

Weekends required. Minimum qualifications include 21+ years, a high school diploma or equivalent, and either two years of college in human services or two years of youth/family experience, plus background