Trauma-Informed Youth Intake Specialist

Unified Government of Wyandotte County; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Government of Wyandotte County in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Juvenile Intake Specialist to support the Juvenile Intake & Assessment Center. You will work as part of a team to process referrals and complete intake for youths aged birth to 17.

Responsibilities include data entry, fingerprinting, photographing, and conducting state-mandated screening instruments. You will transport youth when needed and provide referrals, with regular contact across agencies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; 2 years college coursework in human services or related field; or 2 years’ experience with youth and families; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process juveniles (birth-17) by completing intake reports (data entry).
• Perform fingerprinting and photographing as part of intake.
• Assess youths with state-mandated screening instruments.
• Transport youth to emergency shelters when necessary.
• Provide referrals for youth and family to social/intervention services.
• Complete all required reports and paperwork within timeframes.
• Maintain regular contact with county law enforcement, courts, detention centers, social agencies, youths and families.
• Demonstrate Trauma-Informed Care.
• Work in a 24/7 operation with shift work and mandatory overtime.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Data entry

Multi-tasking

Trauma-informed care

First Aid/ CPR

Education

High School diploma or GED

2 years college coursework

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Unified Government of Wyandotte County in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Juvenile Intake Specialist to support the Juvenile Intake & Assessment Center. You will work as part of a team to process referrals and complete intake for youths aged birth to 17.

Responsibilities include data entry, fingerprinting, photographing, and conducting state-mandated screening instruments. You will transport youth when needed and provide referrals, with regular contact across agencies.