Juvenile Intake Officer

Johnson County Kansas•Olathe, KS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson County Department of Corrections is hiring a Juvenile Intake Specialist at the Juvenile Services Center in Olathe, Kansas. The position supports the juvenile intake and assessment process in a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week operation. The available shift will be either evening or night, and weekends are required. Qualified applicants may remain active candidates for up to 90 days. Applications are reviewed beginning the week of November 2, with ongoing review afterward until the position closes.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Have two years of college coursework in human services or a related field, or two years of experience working with youth and families.
Successfully pass a criminal history check.
Possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record if the position requires driving.
Not be registered on the Kansas child/adult registry.
Submit to and pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Family or Human Sciences/Studies, Criminal Justice, or a relevant field.
Knowledge of community resources.

Responsibilities

Complete intake with alleged children in need of care (CINC) and/or alleged juvenile offenders, and meet or discuss cases with people directly involved, including law enforcement, family members or legal guardians, and other agencies and entities.
Conduct required psychosocial interviews and administer required screening instruments, including MAYSI 2 and the Kansas Detention Assessment Instrument (KDAI); complete the interview guide and enter data in ATHENA.
Initiate and complete booking, gathering demographic information, family history, criminal history, abuse/CINC history, and other necessary information.
Ensure law enforcement reports are received before law enforcement personnel depart.
Make referrals and housing and supervision placement decisions, seeking to divert youth from out-of-home placement when possible.
Work with providers and community resources to explore service options for juveniles and their families.
Complete data entry and paperwork within strict timelines.
Prepare detailed reports for each intake to support entities relying on accurate information about the youth and the incident.