Juvenile Justice Intake & Case Manager

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Owenton (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Administrative Office of the Courts is the operational arm of the Judicial Branch. The court system employs nearly 3,300 personnel who support 406 elected justices, judges, and circuit court clerks.

The Office of Statewide Programs has an opening for a CourtDesignated Worker, in Owen County. The Court Designated Worker provides intake, assessment, diversion, referral, and case management services for youth and families involved in Kentucky's juvenile justice system.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: Associate degree in a job-related field such as human services, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or related.
• Experience requirement: One year of job-related experience, including work with youth and families, human services, criminal justice, or juvenile justice.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: None; Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Two additional years of job-related work experience may substitute for the associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Process all juvenile intakes, including entering new referrals and generating complaints.
• Conduct interviews and complete risk and needs screening.
• Determine eligibility for diversion and develop intervention strategies.
• Develop diversion agreements and monitor compliance with program requirements.
• Provide case management and coordinate referrals to resources and treatment providers.
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation according to statutes, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and other court documents.
• Communicate with courts, schools, law enforcement, service providers, and families.
• Respond to inquiries about juvenile justice processes and available services.
• Travel within the assigned area and occasionally statewide for meetings and trainings.

Skills

Youth and families

Human services

Criminal justice

Education

Associate degree in a job-related field (human services, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or related)

Job description

The Administrative Office of the Courts is the operational arm of the Judicial Branch. The court system employs nearly 3,300 personnel who support 406 elected justices, judges, and circuit court clerks.

The Office of Statewide Programs has an opening for a CourtDesignated Worker, in Owen County. The Court Designated Worker provides intake, assessment, diversion, referral, and case management services for youth and families involved in Kentucky's juvenile justice system.