Juvenile Justice Counselor & Case Manager

State of Oklahoma; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

11 paid holidays a year

Employee Assistance Program

Training opportunities (CEU)

Job summary

State of Oklahoma's Office of Juvenile Affairs in Lincoln County seeks Juvenile Justice Specialist I/II to deliver clinical social work services, manage caseloads, and coordinate placements for youth in custody or under probation. The role involves intake interviews, treatment planning, and liaison work with courts and community partners.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree (Level I) or a master’s degree (Level II) in behavioral science or related fields, willingness to travel, and on-call

Qualifications

• Level I Education and Experience: bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science; or bachelor’s degree + 1 year professional experience in juvenile justice, social work, prevention and diversionary youth services, guidance and counseling, correctional case management or probation and parole.
• Level II Education and Experience: master’s degree in behavioral science; or JD; or master’s degree and 1 year of professional experience in juvenile justice, social work, prevention and diversionary youth services, guidance and counseling, correctional case management or probation and parole; or bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Carries a differentiated case load in juvenile justice and provides services to youths in custody or on probation or parole.
• Conducts intake interviews with juveniles, families, and victims and develops treatment plans.
• Provides individual and group counseling; arranges health screening; coordinates placement including out-of-home and community reintegration.
• Prepares court and parole-related reports; may testify; coordinates with the District Attorney’s office and contracts with providers.
• Acts as liaison to facilities, agencies and schools; conducts foster care studies and recruits foster parents.

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral science

Master's degree in behavioral science or related field

Job description

State of Oklahoma's Office of Juvenile Affairs in Lincoln County seeks Juvenile Justice Specialist I/II to deliver clinical social work services, manage caseloads, and coordinate placements for youth in custody or under probation. The role involves intake interviews, treatment planning, and liaison work with courts and community partners.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree (Level I) or a master’s degree (Level II) in behavioral science or related fields, willingness to travel, and on-call