Juvenile Services Counselor II - Child Welfare (Juvenile Court)

Shelby County•Memphis, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Works under general supervision of an assigned supervisor or manager on cases involving dependent neglect, custody, visitation, abuse and other complaints regarding the welfare of children.

Requirements

Two (2) years of counseling experience, preferably with youth
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social sciences, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, behavioral sciences or related field
An equivalent combination of education and experience
Must pass criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of modern counseling techniques.
Knowledge of Juvenile Justice System.
Ability to plan, organize and maintain an even flow of work.
Ability to deal courteously with the public.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with associate agencies.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
Ability to write meaningful reports and case histories.
Knowledge of juvenile problems and causes.
Ability to involve needed sources and resources in the guidance and rehabilitation of children.
Ability to engage in public speaking required.
Ability to use a computer in a PC network environment.

Responsibilities

Assesses high risk physical and sexual abuse cases and determines immediate actions for handling cases.
Counsels with clients to assess the type of services needed and schedules court hearings with children and their families regarding dependent/ neglect or abuse charges.
Creates both paper and computerized case files.
Prepares legal documents and reports for court presentations, present cases before the court.
Prepares packets for attorneys, Department of Children's Services and Court Appoints Special Advocates involved in each case; collaborate with Juvenile Court legal staff.
Maintains social (family), delinquent, and dependent/neglect histories on assigned children and families.
Acts as liaisons with other agencies that are involved with families, such as school, welfare and family and counseling service providers.
Make referrals to agencies to meet the needs of individual cases.
Obtains supportive information such as school records, psychiatric psychological and medical reports in reference to assigned cases.
Performs other related duties as assigned.