Juvenile Assessment Specialist

We will accept applications until this position is filled.

This is a night shift position, 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM (four 10 hour shifts weekly). Night shift positions receive shift differential pay of $1.25 an hour (already built into salary ranges below).

We are hiring a Juvenile Assessment Specialist / Senior Assessment Specialist who will be responsible for assessing, referring, and supporting youth and families in the Jefferson County community. Spanish Speaking staff receive an additional language stipend. Position and pay specifics.

1. Juvenile Assessment Specialist: Salary Range: $45,000 - $58,465/year

This is an introductory/intermediate level position. Introductory team members receive on the job training, attend service training programs, and receive close supervision while learning to perform a range of Juvenile Assessment Specialist assignments. An intermediate level staff works in a developing capacity with increased responsibility for providing a range of Juvenile Assessment Specialist assignments.

1. Senior Assessment Specialist: Salary Range: $48,793 - $64,000/year

This is an advanced level position requiring at least two years of experience in a similar role or a master’s degree in a related field. The employee performs a full range of Juvenile Assessment Specialists assignments and uses independent judgement in interpreting and applying guidelines to specific situations. May provide guidance, assistance, or mentorship to less experienced coworkers.

AGENCY INFORMATION

Mission: Together, we transform systems through coordination and collaboration of all our community resources to ensure a safer community: one child, one family, one intervention at a time.

Values: Collaboration and Teamwork. An Outward Mind Set, Committed to Growth, Development, and Empowerment, Balancing, and ensuring Justice, Public Safety, and the Best Interest of the Child/Family, Committed to What Works, Accountability

The Jefferson County Juvenile Assessment Center (JCJAC) provides and maintains a single point of entry for assessments, referrals, coordination of care, and support for youth ages 10 – 17 and their families. Due to the needs of youth, families, and the community, the JCJAC is open 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week, and 365 days a year.

 DUTIES (Brief Description)

This job description indicates in general the nature of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions expected of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list. Other duties may also be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

Assessments

• Facilitate assessments and interviews to determine appropriate services/interventions.
• Provide screening to determine if youth are eligible to be detained.
• Communicate with partnering agencies.
• Supervise youth while at the JCJAC.
• Make appropriate referrals to community services based on client information, assessment outcomes, and family’s willingness to participate.
• Supervise youth in the community (office appointments, field contacts, home visits).
• Work with parents or guardians to coordinate care.
• Collaborate with partnering agencies.
• Maintain current and accurate records and notes.
• Compose reports based on assessments, interviews, and collateral information (CYDC, Court, District Attorney, Public Defender, Human Services, and Probation)

Case Management

• Provide case management services for Municipalities and Jefferson County Sherriff’s Office
• Utilize assessments to create case plans.
• Refer for services.
• Communicate progress with key stakeholders.

 Other Duties

• Attend meetings, subcommittees, and work groups when deemed appropriate.
• Establish strong working relationships within the community.
• Participate in supervision.
• Engage in improving the overall function of the juvenile justice system in Jefferson County
• On-call duties
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or other closely related field.

Required Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Excellent communication and people skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time while meeting deadlines. 
• Ability to problem solve and to make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to comply with established rules, statutes, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to be respectful of others’ beliefs, values, and culture.
• Ability to develop rapport with professionals from various agencies. 
• Ability to establish and model healthy boundaries. 
• Ability to exercise discretion (e.g., client confidentiality) 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and ability to learn software programs.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• ­Bi-lingual (Spanish)
• ­Master’s degree in criminal justice or closely related field
• ­Understanding of the juvenile justice system
• ­Experience working with TRAILS database and/or CSC Data Access
• ­Experience providing services to juveniles in the juvenile justice system.
• ­Experience working with youth outside of the juvenile justice system. 
• ­Experience working in the justice system.
• ­Experience working in the human services field.
• ­Experience with Evidence Based Practices 

Conditions of Employment: 

­Must agree to fingerprinting and criminal background check. Required background checks include a review with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) AND the Central Registry of Child Protection (TRAILS).

­Subject to pre-employment, post-accident or incident or reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. 

 BENEFITS:

• Full Medical and Dental (Free for Employee, Additional Cost for Family/Dependents)
• Discount on Verizon Phone Service (If Applicable)
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
• $200 Yearly Training Stipend
• Yearly Team Building Events
• Retirement Match (After One Year)

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Salary : $45,000 - $64,000