Youth Intake & Assessment Specialist

Jocogov; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson County Department of Corrections in Olathe, Kansas seeks a Juvenile Intake Specialist to support intake and assessment for youth. The role operates 24/7 with evening or night shifts and weekends.

You will complete intake with the youth, interview the youth and guardians, and document findings for use by multiple agencies. Preferred candidates have a background in social services, youth work, and knowledge of intake procedures or related assessments.

Qualifications

• Twenty-one (21) years of age or older and high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of college coursework in human services or two (2) years of experience working with youth and families.
• Successfully pass a criminal history check and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Not be registered on the KansasChild/Adult registry.

Responsibilities

• Completes the intake process with the alleged CINC and/or alleged juvenile offender and conducts psychosocial interviews using required instruments.
• Initiates and completes booking processes and gathers demographic and legal history information.
• Makes referrals to housing and supervision placement, coordinating with providers and community resources.
• Processes data entry and paperwork within a strict timeline and prepares detailed reports for multiple stakeholders.

Job description

Johnson County Department of Corrections in Olathe, Kansas seeks a Juvenile Intake Specialist to support intake and assessment for youth. The role operates 24/7 with evening or night shifts and weekends.

You will complete intake with the youth, interview the youth and guardians, and document findings for use by multiple agencies. Preferred candidates have a background in social services, youth work, and knowledge of intake procedures or related assessments.