Teen Court Case Manager

Alachua County Sheriff's Office • Sheriff's Admin Building, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Specialized work responsible for assisting in the coordination and implementation of all Teen Court Program activities for the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO), including assisting in the administration and coordination of all diversion program activities with those agencies that the ACSO holds subject related interagency agreements with. The Teen Court Case Manager is primarily responsible for maintaining client case files as well as orchestrating the educational groups and community service activities that transpire within the program. These responsibilities require independent judgment, discretion, and initiative in the performance of the duties required. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Youth Services Manager. Performance is evaluated through observation, conferences, results obtained, and appropriate employee reviews.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Four (4) or more years of experience in a Juvenile/Youth related profession
• Skilled in operating a personal computer; experience with word processing and spreadsheets
• Ability to work with participants of diverse cultural backgrounds
• Good communication, public speaking, and decision-making skills
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Current, valid Florida driver license
• Sit for extended periods of time
• Drive a vehicle
• See/hear at a normal range with accommodation
• Speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
• Ambulate independently
• Lift/carry 25 pounds
• Push/pull light loads
• Good organizational and decision-making skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Skilled in time management, decision-making, and problem solving
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and implement a wide variety of activities and programs
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Good knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently
• Possess a strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree or better Preferred
• Preferred Major(s): Social Services, Education, Sociology, Psychology, or related field
• An Associates’ degree or better may substitute for two (2) of the four (4) years of experience

Responsibilities

• Interview new defendants in the presence of their parent(s)/guardian(s) to ascertain program eligibility, and discuss the nature and degree of the qualifying offense(s)
• Orient defendants and their parent(s)/guardian(s) to the Teen Court Program as well as monitor defendants’ compliance with program sanctions
• Refer defendants and families to appropriate community resources
• Supervise and train program interns as well as teenage and adult volunteers
• Assist in the coordination of weekly Teen Court sessions
• Educate and publicize the Teen Court Program to the community as both a diversion and crime prevention program
• Attend local, state, and national workshops, meetings, and conferences when related to the operation of the program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED