Juvenile Intervention Coordinator

Mesa County•Grand Junction, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Juvenile Intervention Coordinator supervises, develops, and manages the Juvenile Diversion Program and the Lighthouse Program within the District Attorney’s Office. The Juvenile Diversion Program offers community-based alternatives to youth entering the juvenile justice system, aiming to counsel youth and parents, reduce recidivism, and facilitate behavioral change. The Lighthouse Program provides community-based alternatives for children, youth, and families at risk of entering the juvenile justice, criminal justice, child welfare, or truancy systems, with a goal of engaging, counseling, and supporting families for sustainable life changes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social science, or related field.
Three (3) years of related experience.
Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

Responsibilities

Reviews juvenile cases for eligibility for diversion from formal court prosecution.
Meets with juvenile offenders and guardians to assess suitability for diversion programs.
Identifies juvenile risks and needs, addresses contributing family issues, and monitors support services.
Consults with victims regarding the Victim Rights Amendment for diversion referrals and expungement of records.
Acts as a liaison between juveniles and victims, handling notifications and restitution.
Coordinates interns in the diversion program.
Participates in Juvenile Justice-related trainings.
Researches, completes, and files responses to Petition to Expungement.
Reviews cases for the Lighthouse Program and determines engagement processes.
Meets with children, youth, and parents/guardians to establish rapport, conduct screenings/assessments, and create service agreements.
Creates case plans with juveniles and guardians, determining contract length and conditions.
Supervises juveniles to ensure contract compliance.
Monitors contracts and communicates with juveniles/parents.
Makes determinations to close contracts successfully or refer back to court.
Authorizes release of evidence, closes cases, and completes documentation.
Communicates and partners with local agencies to monitor juvenile and family progress.
Finds off-site locations for useful public service, refers youth to counseling/substance abuse treatment, verifies school progress, and locates funding for prosocial activities and therapeutic services.
Ensures timely assignment of diversion referrals and reliable documentation of case management.
Completes paperwork for grant compliance, including statistics and performance metrics.
Serves as a representative for the District Attorney’s office on community boards or committees.
Performs community outreach and education on youth issues.
Provides instruction and oversight of the administrative assistant.
Facilitates communication regarding program trends, gaps, updates, software use, or other needs.
Demonstrates professionalism, composure, and appropriate interpersonal skills in an adversarial system with contentious dealings.
Demonstrates professionalism, composure, and appropriate interpersonal skills when reviewing and discussing information pertaining to criminal cases, which may involve exposure to disturbing content.