Juvenile Justice Resource Supervisor

State of Nebraska•Hastings, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This is an in-office position located at 300 N St. Joseph Ave Suite 210, Hastings, NE 68901. Occasional regional travel is required to support district needs, attend training, and conduct community supervision field visits. The work schedule includes core hours Monday-Friday daytime, with required responsive on-call, evening, night, weekend, and holiday availability as part of a 24/7 commitment to community safety.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related fields
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth or families—through tutoring, coaching, mentoring, volunteering, or similar roles—is preferred.
Experience with Probation, DHHS, NDCS, or related systems, as well as skills in interviewing, investigation, or case management, are also desirable.
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
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.

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.