Juvenile Justice Resource Supervisor

State of Nebraska•Fremont, NE

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About The Position

The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers: medical/dental/vision $20,000 free basic life insurance state-matched 156% retirement plan 13 paid holidays earned paid vacation and sick leave and more Under general supervision of district Chief Probation Officer, this position’s responsibilities include matching juvenile service needs and funding options relative to out-of-home care/placement and behavior health services in conjunction with the referring probation officer, analysis of provided services, and research to identify and develop interventions, best practices, and services at the district level. Location: Fremont, Nebraska Starting salary: $65,432.67 per year The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related fields AND 3 years of related experience in probation system.
All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Knowledge Supervisory principles; Applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, policies, programs and services; Case management practices and principles and community resources; Best practices regarding risk assessment and intake options; Knowledge of issues concerning juvenile justice, and access to services for juveniles; Knowledge of Justice System; Applicable practices and regulations for legal proceedings; Computers and applicable software applications.
Skills Managing and evaluating employees; Prioritizing and assigning work; Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards; Planning, coordinating, monitoring, and prioritizing resource development assignments; Consulting and interacting with the court, staff, providers and other stakeholders; Developing placement service plans, analyzing assessment instruments, matching service needs and funding options; Developing and providing education to staff and other local, state, and national juvenile justice stakeholders; Maintaining records and files; Operating computers and applicable software applications; Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Physical Requirements Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Responsibilities

Utilizes assessment instruments completed by probation officers and case staffing to identify funding streams for out-of-home care/ placement and/or wrap around services based on needs and behaviors.
Conducts analysis of provided services, and research to identify and develop interventions, best practices, and services at the district level.
Responsible for the distribution of cases, coordinating court appearances, and management information in order to monitor workload.
Consults with probation officers and utilizes risk assessment instruments and case staffing to match juveniles with appropriate alternatives to detention based on needs and behaviors.
Coordinates with the Juvenile Justice Treatment Specialist/designee to identify, obtain, and resolve issues relative to juvenile services to enhance the use of detention alternatives.
Maintains appropriate documentation which supports compliance with federal, state, and local laws; collects and monitors data outcomes; prepares reports, as necessary, and oversees program evaluation.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.