Youth Intensive Supervision Officer – Community Corrections

Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS

United States

On-site

USD 38,000 - 51,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS is seeking a Juvenile Justice Case Manager to work with youth and families using a strengths-based model to reduce the risk of future offenses. Responsibilities include home/school visits, coordination with police and court personnel, and documentation in state systems.

A Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or related field is required; Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of the juvenile justice system.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Using a strengths-based model of community case management with youth and families who have come to the attention of the juvenile justice system.
Assess criminogenic needs and develop supervision plans to reduce youths’ risk of future law violations.
Visit youth and families in homes, at school and at community-based programs.
Collaborate with police, court and school personnel and service providers.
Facilitate evidence-based programs targeting needs such as anger control, family functioning, pro-social thinking, and job skills development.
Transport youth to programming or to out-of-home placement and appointments.
Enter information into state information systems and prepare/attend court hearings.