Tribal Juvenile Intake Officer

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation; Mayetta (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay periods

Holiday pay

Birthday leave

Vacation & Sick leave accruals

Low-cost benefits plans

401(k) matching

Job summary

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is seeking a Tribal Juvenile Intake Officer in Mayetta, Kansas. The role assesses Tribal youth for PPC, CINC, and JO dispositions, and leads grant efforts to strengthen grant operations and outcomes. It also coordinates Amber Alert training for staff to locate missing or endangered children.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of related experience, and a valid Kansas driver’s license with no restrictions.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of related experience.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license free of restrictions; insurable.

Responsibilities

• Assess Tribal youth to determine if they need assistance under PPC, CINC, or disciplinary measures for Juvenile Offenders.
• Lead grant efforts to ensure the grant process works effectively and efficiently.
• Serve as Tribal Amber Alert Coordinator and train personnel on missing and endangered children recovery.

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Range: $20.47-$23.54

Offering rate will vary within the listed range above. Supported by the Department budget & related experience/education

• Preference in employment actions exercised in accordance with applicable law. Applicants must provide proof of eligibility for preference.
• Benefits for Full-Time: Weekly pay periods, Holiday pay, paid Birthday leave, Weekly accruals for Vacation & Sick leave, Administrative, Bereavement, and Educational Leave available, Low-Cost & Low-Deductible Benefits Plans & Generous 401(k) matching program.

Role:

The Tribal Juvenile Intake Officer will conduct assessments of Tribal youth to determine if they need assistance under police protective custody (PPC), child in need of care (CINC), and disciplinary measures for Juvenile Offenders (JO). The Tribal Juvenile Intake Officer will work with juveniles who have committed a crime or have a drug substance abuse problem. This position also leads the overall grant efforts to make the grant process work effectively and efficiently. The Juvenile Intake Officer will be the Tribal Amber Alert Coordinator and ensure all personnel are trained on missing and endangered children and helping with the recovery of missing and endangered children.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all minimum requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Driving: Valid Kansas driver's license free of occupational restrictions. Must be insurable with the Nation's insurance carrier.

Experience: 2 years of related experience

Education: HS Diploma/GED