Bilingual Juvenile Service Specialist

Douglas County•Ne, NE

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Position Incumbent works under the direction of the Juvenile Assessment Center Director performing professional juvenile justice including assessment, referral and case management service to youthful offenders and those at risk of offending and involving direct contact with youth, parents, counselors, lawyers and other professionals regarding youth and families in need of services and interventions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or Human Services required.
One (1) year of experience using MSOffice required.
Completion of a pre-employment criminal record check and conditional offer drug screen required.
Combined equivalent work experience and education may be substituted for requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience in juvenile justice, mental health, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer and interpret screening/assessment instruments and conduct interviews to determine risks and needs of youth.
Collaborate with youth and families to develop individual plans including services for rehabilitation, growth, learning, development and/or any support necessary.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public.
Comply with Civil Service Rules, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment.
Learn and retain knowledge, developing competencies in critical areas (e.g. diversity, equity and inclusion, behavioral/mental health, restorative practices, adolescent brain development, evidence-based practice, positive youth development, child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, education/academic supports).
Complete community service provider referrals and appointments.
Provide casework services to assist clients in attaining social, educational and vocational goals; maintain contact with service providers regarding client's progress.
Prepare and maintain records (e.g. reports, forms, letters, documents).
Maintain and organize client case files utilizing the automated Case Management System and required physical files.
Respond to parental and/or community requests for assistance.
Attend and actively participate in all required training.
Report to work with regular, consistent attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned and directed.