Family Court-Deputy Juvenile Officer - Delinquency

St. Louis County•Clayton, MO

2d•$49,254 - $73,902•Hybrid

About The Position

Family Court of St. Louis County is hiring for a Deputy Juvenile Officer in the Delinquency Department. This is a non-merit position. Recruitment for this position will be handled by the Family Court of St. Louis County. Position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefits package.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related social/behavioral science.
At least one year of professional experience working with youth and families or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Skill working with a diverse population of people.
Good writing, oral communication, and time management skills are also essential.
Must have a vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and a willingness to transport juveniles and parent(s)/guardian(s)/custodian(s) as needed.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervision (formal and informal) of juveniles referred to the Juvenile Office.
Conducting interviews with juveniles and their parent(s)/guardian(s)/custodian(s).
Conducting comprehensive assessments and treatment (case management) plans.
Preparing written reports with recommendations for court hearings.
Testifying in court.
Providing home and community-based supervision services.
Linking juveniles and families with appropriate resources.
Providing crisis management and supportive services to juveniles and their parent(s)/guardian(s)/custodian(s).
Utilizing family engaged case planning and evidence-based interventions that are designed to increase accountability, build competencies, and enhance community safety.
Conducts comprehensive investigations and prepares psycho-social assessments.
Determines the appropriate level of Juvenile Office intervention: informal treatment; formal jurisdiction and supervision; residential care; commitment to Missouri Division of Youth Services or; certification.
Provides diversionary services.
Provides case management and treatment services to juveniles and their families who have been referred to the Juvenile Office for status, misdemeanor and felony offenses; identifies client needs in order to provide the appropriate services.
Interviews juveniles, families and collateral sources.
Conducts preliminary home studies and ongoing home visits.
Develops assessments; constructs and implements treatment plans.
Supervises the activities of clients by conferences, telephone contacts and collateral contacts to check on the progress of treatment plans.
Prepares written reports and records as required, according to departmental guidelines.
Testifies at Court hearings regarding recommended dispositions and casework contacts.
Refers and coordinates special treatment services for the juvenile and family by utilizing Juvenile Office programs and community resources to meet identified needs for rehabilitation.
Advises juveniles and their parents of constitutional rights prior to being questioned by the police by administering Miranda Warnings.
Coordinates cases with the Missouri Interstate Compact Office.
Transports juveniles as needed to scheduled appointments; observes established safety procedures and exercises good judgment and discretion regarding personal safety issues.
Participates in and helps operate Juvenile Office-sponsored programs; serves on Juvenile Office and Court committees and task forces as requested.
Attends interdisciplinary staffing's, unit meetings, departmental meetings, case conferences, treatment consultations, etc. as scheduled.
Conducts public speaking engagements on behalf of the Juvenile Office, as requested; serves as a liaison with schools and the police.
Consults with and advises the community and general public on juvenile matters.
Attends and completes a minimum of 24 hours of approved job-related training per year.
Other related duties as assigned.