Juvenile Services Counselor II - Electronic Monitoring (Juvenile Court)

Shelby County • Memphis, TN

9h

About The Position

Responsible for planning, organizing, investigating and coordinating all aspects
of Juvenile Court youth that have been court ordered to enroll in the electronic
monitoring GPS service as a condition of pre-adjudication and post-adjudication.
Responsible for ensuring protection of child’s rights, public safety and
ensuring effective and efficient processing of documents and records related to
the Electronic Monitoring service.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of counseling experience, preferably working with youth; AND
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social sciences, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, behavioral sciences or related degree; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPRIENCE IS REQUIRED.
• Knowledge of modern counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of Juvenile Justice System.
• Ability to plan, organize and maintain an even flow of work.
• 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.
• Must have strong communication skills with outside agencies and work collaboratively with Juvenile Court personnel to have effective outcomes for all youth being monitored on Electronic Monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Prepares pre-hearing and/or pre-trial reports of youth’s compliance or non-compliance with court orders and the rules of the Electronic Monitoring Program to the Judicial Office and other parties regarding youth charged with delinquent offenses.
• Monitors, compiles, research, verifies and records information based on GPS coordinates of those charged with delinquent offenses to further evaluate information, Draft case narratives for Attorney General’s Office, Juvenile Defender’s Office, and Magistrates.
• Schedules hearing dates (re-hearings, revocation, and continuances), creating/organizing files and being present to testify.
• Reviews pre-adjudication (electronic monitoring) and post-adjudication (probation) and documents compliance for disposition.
• Serves as the Division liaison to support, educate and disseminate court policies, procedures, and information to youth and families, internal staff (Juvenile Court Clerk, Judicial, and other internal divisions) and external interested parties (Sheriff’s Office/Detention Services, Criminal Court, Department of Motor Vehicles, Other Agencies, etc.).
• Dispositions assigned case load as dictated by internal policy.
• Installs and removes electronic monitoring devices and inventory control.
• Maintains the cleanliness of electronic monitoring devices.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees