Specialized Populations Officer (Juvenile)

son; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSA/HSA

Job summary

This position requires intensive case management for our highest risk youth. The duties include conducting screening and risk tools, investigations for the Court, and completing intakes at the request of law enforcement.

Intensive case management includes facilitating groups, utilizing brain development science, and coordinating with families, schools, and service providers. Non-traditional hours and being on-call are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social services, Criminal Justice or directly related field.
• 2 years of experience in social services or related field.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and supervises high-risk individuals on probation.
• Performs counseling and case management under close supervision.
• Prepares violation and compliance reports; enters client information into systems.
• Facilitates groups and develops relapse prevention plans.

Skills

Case management

Counseling

Group facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services or related field

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency: Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location: Blair, NE, Fremont, NE

Hiring Rate: $28.997

Job Posting: JR2026-00029105 Specialized Populations Officer (Juvenile) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 11-04-2026

Job Description:

** The (Judicial Branch) does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position. **

The Judicial Branch offers:

Health & Wellness

• 79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance


• Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase


• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support


• Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA )

Financial Security

• 156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan


• FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy


• Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase

Paid Time Off & Leave

• 13 paid holidays annually


• Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately


• Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave

Professional Growth

• Paid training to develop your skills


• Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications


• Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education


• Opportunity for bilingual pay

Job Description:

This position requires intensive case management for our highest risk youth. The duties also include conducting screening and risk tools, investigations for the Court, and completing intakes at the request of law enforcement. Intensive case management includes facilitating groups, utilizing the science of brain development as a foundation for the work with youth, skill training, high-level engagement with families, school, & service providers. Service matching that aligns with the key life areas is essential, along with monitoring court conditions and doing transition planning with your who have been placed out of home. Non-traditional hours and being "on-call" is an expectation . All this done in a way that ensures improved behavior and community safety.

Location and Office Coverage:

In-Office only. This position will cover the Fremont and Blair offices.

2860 W 23 Drive, Fremont, NE 68025

597 Grant St Ste 300, Blair, NE 68008-2550

Travel Expectations:

Regular travel is required to support operations across both the Fremont and Blair offices. As part of our commitment to active community supervision, field visits and additional regional travel may be required.

Work Schedule:

Core hours are Monday-Friday daytime. As part of our 24/7 commitment to community safety, occasional on-call, evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

Salary and Compensation:

• Starting Salary: $60,313.77 annually (Hiring Rate).


• Immediate Growth*: Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period (if starting at Hiring Rate).


• Starting Rate Flexibility: Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to final management approval.


• *Please Note: Candidates approved to start above the Hiring Rate (at or above the Minimum Permanent rate) are not eligible for the 2.5% post-probation increase.


• Future Increases: Annual cost-of-living adjustments (applied on July 1) are subject to State Legislature approval.

Job Duties

1. Investigates, monitors and or supervises targeted, program-specific high-risk individuals on probation, post-release supervision and/or involved in a Problem-Solving Court adult and juvenile offenders.


2. Performs counseling, case management, case reporting, and related functions of managing a caseload under close supervision.


3. Develops a team supervision approach with the individual's referral source (probation officer who conducted the PSI, Navigation Officer, Problem Solving Court Team, County Jail staff, Prison Caseworker.


4. Participates in the treatment process of individuals and is engaged in the probationer's/participant's treatment through regular and ongoing communication with treatment providers and through attendance at treatment groups and facilities. Assists in the development of relapse prevention plan.


5. Facilitates groups which may include, but not be limited to, topical, supervision groups, cognitive programs or skill building, life skills enhancement and general education of clients.


6. Prepares violation reports, compliance reports and conducts record checks; Enters and updates client information into appropriate systems; determines reports to send to the court for updates.


7. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in social services, Criminal Justice or directly related field


• Experience : 2 years of experience i