Juvenile Pretrial Specialist

Prince William County; Virginia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement from the Virginia Retiremnt

401a and 457 retirement savings and 투자

Job summary

Prince William County Government is seeking a Juvenile Pretrial Officer to supervise youth awaiting adjudication and provide timely progress information to the court. This in-person role emphasizes accountability, safety, and trauma-informed support for families and partners.

You will conduct intake assessments, coordinate with schools and service providers, and ensure accurate documentation for hearings, with some evenings and weekends required and daily county-wide driving.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 5 years of related experience in performing community supervision of probationers and pretrial court defendants, performing case investigations, managing a caseload, and making referrals to services based on identified needs.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, or related field
• 1-3 years of progressively responsible experience in working with and providing case management services to at-risk youth
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English preferred)
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills, including the ability to engage youth and families with professionalism, empathy, and respect in challenging or sensitive situations
• Strong time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize competing deadlines, manage a high-volume workload, and ensure timely documentation and follow-up
• Experience working with justice-involved youth, families, or vulnerable populations in court services, probation, youth services, social services, or related settings
• Knowledge of juvenile justice processes, court procedures, and confidentiality standards
• Strong written communication skills, including experience preparing and reviewing court reports, case notes, and court-ready documentation

Responsibilities

• Face-to-face supervision of youth on pretrial status and monitoring compliance with court-ordered conditions
• Field-based visitation including home visits, school visits, and other required community contacts while verifying compliance, such as school attendance and curfew, through direct contact and collateral verification
• Routine communication with youth and parent/guardians to support compliance and accountability
• Timely, accurate, and factual documentation for court hearings and case updates
• Sworn testimonies in court, as needed, regarding factual case information and documented compliance activities
• Coordination with court stakeholders, schools, service providers, and internal team members to support case requirements
• Referrals and resource information to youth and families, as appropriate
• Confidentiality and complete case documentation in accordance with policy and procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, or related field

Job description

Prince William County Government is seeking a Juvenile Pretrial Officer to supervise youth awaiting adjudication and provide timely progress information to the court. This in-person role emphasizes accountability, safety, and trauma-informed support for families and partners.

You will conduct intake assessments, coordinate with schools and service providers, and ensure accurate documentation for hearings, with some evenings and weekends required and daily county-wide driving.