Juvenile Intake Officer

Johnson County Kansas•Olathe, KS

15d•$23 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson County Department of Corrections is hiring a Juvenile Intake Specialist at the Juvenile Services Center in Olathe, Kansas. The role supports the juvenile intake and assessment process, including interviewing youth and people involved in their cases, completing screening and booking procedures, making referrals and placement decisions, and preparing timely, detailed reports. Operations run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The available shift is evening or night, and weekends are required. Qualified applicants may remain active candidates for up to 90 days. The first review of applicants is scheduled for the week of November 2; applications received afterward will be reviewed continuously 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.
Have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record if required to drive for the position.
Not be registered on the Kansas child/adult registry.
Submit to and pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen before employment.

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 CINC youth and/or alleged juvenile offenders and meet or discuss cases with involved parties, including law enforcement, family members or legal guardians, and other agencies and entities.
Conduct required psychosocial interviews and administer screening instruments required by the Juvenile Corrections Advisory Board and the Kansas Department of Corrections, including MAYSI 2 and the Kansas Detention Assessment Instrument (KDAI); complete the interview guide and enter data in ATHENA.
Initiate and complete the booking process and gather demographic information, family history, criminal history, abuse/CINC history, and other necessary information.
Ensure all law enforcement reports are received before law enforcement personnel depart from JIAC.
Make referrals and housing and supervision placement decisions, diverting 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.
Provide detailed reports for each intake to support entities involved in the youth’s case.