Part-Time Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator-Devils Lake

North Dakota Court System • Devils Lake, ND

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About The Position

The Juvenile Court Youth Coordinator provides services to youth and their families during the youth’s involvement with the Juvenile Court. The coordinator works with youth assigned by the Juvenile Court Supervisor and helps connect them and their families with resources, services, and positive activities. This is a part-time, temporary position of approximately 20 hours per week, with flexible evening and weekend hours and some weekday hours as necessary. Internships may be available if approved by the student’s university or college. The position pays $19.12 per hour and includes mileage reimbursement.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand, read, and relay instructions.
• Ability to build rapport and communicate courteously and cooperatively.
• Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with youth and families.
• Ability to follow rules and require others to follow set rules.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to operate general office equipment, a computer, word-processing software, and case-management software.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience with youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist youth with transportation to court meetings, hearings, court-ordered services, and evaluations.
• Assist youth in seeking and gaining employment.
• Expose youth to positive social activities.
• Assist youth with college applications, GED, Job Corps, or other employment training.
• Mentor youth in positive models of healthy relationships.
• Connect youth and families with culturally relevant programming and services.
• Bridge communication and understanding between the Juvenile Court and youth.
• Reach out to families to help them understand the court process and what is happening.
• Assist participants with group outings and special projects.
• Document activities in the case management system.
• Report neglect or abuse as a mandated reporter.
• Provide feedback about services to juvenile court staff when requested.
• Attend staff meetings and court as required.
• Conduct and observe drug testing of youth when requested.
• Conduct curfew checks by phone or in person when requested by the juvenile court officer.
• Perform other duties of a comparable level or type.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED