Part-Time Juvenile Intake & Assessment Officer

Description
Summary
This position shall complete intake and screening procedures on youth referred by law enforcement, parents, and social service agencies. Work will be performed independently within the established policies and procedures and will be reviewed by the supervisor for accuracy and appropriateness. This program is 24 hours a day. Intake workers will be required to take calls on a rotating on-call basis and will be required to respond to the law enforcement agency in which the youth is being held. Written reports will be typed and completed by the officer. Follow-up work may include arranging the release of youth and coordinating court appearances with the county attorney's office and law enforcement. This position is under the direct supervision of the CCMA Supervisor and/or his/her designee.
Definition and Examples of Work
80%
Facilitate intake and assessment of youth

• Provide crisis intervention and act as a referral agent to youth/families that have been taken into custody by law enforcement officers.
• Assess youth to determine risk factors for re-offending and Preparation of Assessment - gather collateral information from agencies including schools, area mental health agency, and law enforcement department.
• Complete the Juvenile Intake and Assessment Questionnaire (JAIQ), the Kansas Detention Assessment Instrument (KDAI), The Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument - Second Version (MAYSI-2), Mini Youth Level of Service (YLS) or other screening instruments approved for use.
• Complete the level II assessment services to youth and families processed by Juvenile Intake and Assessment; inform youth/parents that the interdisciplinary team (IDT) will review the results of the assessment to develop recommendations.
• Develop and maintain record system of youth; document all necessary information according to standards established by the 25th Judicial District Youth Services and/or the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC).

20%
Complete additional support functions

• Participate staff meetings and complete required training each year.
• Perform data entry and filling as needed to maintain records and databases.
• Maintain statistics for juveniles referred to classes and use to determine the recidivism rate of clients.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports as needed.

Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.
Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
• Knowledge of child development
• Knowledge of human behavior and interpersonal relationships
• Ability to make appropriate decisions to ensure the safety and well being of the youth and the public.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient in the use of computers, Microsoft Office Suite, and/or related software.
• Proficient understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
• Proficient in interviewing and obtaining information from juvenile offenders and people with whom the offender associates while under supervision.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to accurately interpret laws, policies, and regulations.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor when working with offenders.
• Ability to set appropriate personal boundaries.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Bilingual, preferred.
• Knowledge of behavior including socially deviant behavior.
• Knowledge of criminal etiology and behavior accompanying sexual deviancy.
• Knowledge of effective crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of techniques of supervision for juvenile offenders.
• Knowledge of the process of the judicial system.
• Knowledge of utilization of community resources.
• Valid Driver's license
• Kansas Detention Assessment Instrument (KDAI) certification
• MAYSI Certification
• Mini YLS and motivational interviewing certification.
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications
• Ability to obtain Defensive Driving certificate
• Must pass background checks
• Occasional travel
• Occasional overtime
• Twenty-one years of age or older
• Be qualified for access to Kansas Criminal Justice Information System (KCJIS)
• Must not be registered on Kansas child abuse registry
• Must not be registered on Kansas adult abuse registry
• Regular and reliable attendance onsite at work location