Juvenile Assessment Specialist

Juvenile Assessment Center • Centennial, CO

9d • $45,011 - $48,380 • Onsite

About The Position

The Juvenile Assessment Specialist works in the Law Enforcement Program and assesses, refers, and supports youth and families in the 18th and 23rd Judicial District communities of Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln Counties. The Juvenile Assessment Center is a nonprofit organization that promotes youth, family, and community safety through immediate screening, early intervention, comprehensive assessment, and improved access to appropriate services. The Law Enforcement Program operates from offices at the Family Resource Pavilion and Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center.

The position may be at an introductory or intermediate level. Introductory employees receive on-the-job and in-service training and close supervision while learning the role’s assignments. Intermediate employees work with increased responsibility in a developing capacity. Available schedules are a night shift from Friday through Monday, 8:00 PM–6:00 AM, or an evening shift from Thursday through Monday, 2:00 PM–10:00 PM. The salary range is $45,011–$48,380. Spanish-speaking staff receive an additional language stipend.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Ability to multitask and produce high-quality documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong writing skills.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to problem-solve and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to comply with established rules, statutes, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to respect others’ beliefs, values, and cultures.
• Ability to develop rapport with professionals from various agencies.
• Ability to establish and model healthy boundaries.
• Ability to exercise discretion, including maintaining client confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and ability to learn software programs.
• Agreement to fingerprinting and criminal background checks, including review with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the Central Registry of Child Protection (TRAILS).
• Subject to pre-employment, post-accident or incident, or reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, human development, or a closely related field.
• Experience in mental health or a related field, such as inpatient, residential, crisis prevention, or juvenile corrections settings.
• Fluency in Spanish and English and demonstrated ability to translate written documents between the two languages.
• Understanding of the juvenile justice system.
• Experience with the TRAILS database and/or CSC Data Access.
• Experience providing services to juveniles in the juvenile justice system.
• Experience working with youth outside of the juvenile justice system.
• Experience working in the justice system or human services field.
• Experience with Evidence Based Practices.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate assessments and interviews to determine appropriate services and interventions.
• Screen youth to determine eligibility for detention.
• Communicate and collaborate with partnering agencies.
• Supervise youth while they are at the Juvenile Assessment Center.
• Make referrals to community services based on client information, assessment outcomes, and the family’s willingness to participate.
• Work with parents or guardians to coordinate care.
• Maintain current and accurate records and notes.
• Prepare reports based on assessments, interviews, and collateral information from agencies and justice-system partners.
• Use assessments to create case plans and refer youth for services.
• Communicate progress with key stakeholders.
• Attend meetings, subcommittees, and work groups as appropriate.
• Establish strong working relationships within the community.
• Participate in supervision.
• Contribute to improving the overall function of the juvenile justice system within the 18th Judicial District.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical and dental coverage; coverage is free for the employee, with additional cost for family or dependents.
• Paid vacation, with a minimum accrual of 9 hours per month and increased accrual based on years of service.
• Paid sick leave, accruing at 8 hours per month.
• 13 paid holidays each calendar year.
• Yearly training stipend.
• Yearly team-building events.
• Retirement match of up to 3%.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Plan.
• Annual $650 stipend for bilingual staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level