Probation District Placement Coordiantor

State of Nebraska•Omaha, NE

4d•Onsite

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, responsibilities include supervising intake staff, matching the service needs of juveniles with out-of-home services in conjunction with the referring probation officer. Work includes the evaluation of juvenile specific programming available in out-of-home services and the oversight and quality assurance of new and existing out-of-home services. Work at this level involves the application of standards; quality assurance of out-of-home services; and research to identify and develop interventions, best practices, and services at the district level. The employee is expected to exercise initiative and judgment in the performance of assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related fields AND 2 years of related program management experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
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

Supervises subordinate staff by prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; and making hiring, termination and disciplinary decisions.
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.