What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake and Family Services Specialist #1746 - Juvenile Court Judge position at Hamilton County Job and Family Services?
Description
THIS IS A DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL POSTING OPPORTUNITY. ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF HAMILTON COUNTY JUVENILE COURT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
Under general supervision, provides a variety of initial and on-going case management and related services to assist clients in filling out petitions and other legal forms involving a variety of cases brought before Juvenile Court.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, sociology, justice studies, or a related field. A valid driver’s license is required.
OR
Associate’s Degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, sociology, justice studies, or a related field and two (2) years of direct work experience in a juvenile court environment, case management, social work, behavioral health, or a related field involving at risk or troubled youth or juveniles involved in the court system. A valid driver’s license is required.
OR
The equivalent of a high school diploma and four (4) years of direct work experience in a juvenile court environment, case management, social work, behavioral health, or a related field involving at risk or troubled youth or juveniles involved in the court system. A valid driver’s license is required.
Physical Requirements
Work requires a minimum to moderate amount of physical effort with intermittent typing, sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing and driving. This position may require the occasional lifting and carrying of up to twenty-five 25 pounds.
Work also involves the potential for bodily harm and exposure to infectious diseases.
Additional Information
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page. https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.
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THIS IS A DEPARMENTAL PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY. ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF HAMILTON COUNTY JUVENILE COURT DEPARTMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. ARE YOU A CURRENT EMPLOYEE OF HAMILTON COUNTY JUVENILE COURT?
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must meet all of the criteria listed in qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C. Qualification A- Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, sociology, justice studies, or a related field. A valid driver's license is required. OR Qualification B- Associate's Degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, sociology, justice studies, or a related field and two (2) years of direct work experience in a juvenile court environment, case management, social work, behavioral health, or a related field involving at risk or troubled youth or juveniles involved in the court system. A valid driver's license is required. OR Qualification C- Four (4) years of direct work experience in a juvenile court environment, case management, social work, behavioral health, or a related field involving at risk or troubled youth or juveniles involved in the court system. A valid driver's license is required. Do you meet qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C?
What is your highest level of education completed?
If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
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How many years of direct work experience do you have in case management, social work, behavioral health, or a related field involving at risk or troubled youth or juveniles involved in the court system?
How many years of direct work experience do you have in a juvenile court environment?
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Outlook?
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Word?
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Excel?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to work with youth, their families, law enforcement officials and others, to gather information and facts?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to work with troubled youth and/or juveniles involved in the court system?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to interview, identify major issues, and use appropriate methods to initiate court activity?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to provide legal information without giving legal advice?
Are you fluent in both English and Spanish? This is not a requirement for the position.
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?
The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?
THIS IS A DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL POSTING OPPORTUNITY. ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF HAMILTON COUNTY JUVENILE COURT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
Under general supervision, provides a variety of initial and on-going case management and related services to assist clients in filling out petitions and other legal forms involving a variety of cases brought before Juvenile Court.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, sociology, justice studies, or a related field. A valid driver’s license is required.
OR
Associate’s Degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, sociology, justice studies, or a related field and two (2) years of direct work experience in a juvenile court environment, case management, social work, behavioral health, or a related field involving at risk or troubled youth or juveniles involved in the court system. A valid driver’s license is required.
OR
The equivalent of a high school diploma and four (4) years of direct work experience in a juvenile court environment, case management, social work, behavioral health, or a related field involving at risk or troubled youth or juveniles involved in the court system. A valid driver’s license is required.
Physical Requirements
Work requires a minimum to moderate amount of physical effort with intermittent typing, sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing and driving. This position may require the occasional lifting and carrying of up to twenty-five 25 pounds.
Work also involves the potential for bodily harm and exposure to infectious diseases.
Additional Information
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page. https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.
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THIS IS A DEPARMENTAL PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY. ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF HAMILTON COUNTY JUVENILE COURT DEPARTMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. ARE YOU A CURRENT EMPLOYEE OF HAMILTON COUNTY JUVENILE COURT?
- Yes
- No
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must meet all of the criteria listed in qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C. Qualification A- Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, sociology, justice studies, or a related field. A valid driver's license is required. OR Qualification B- Associate's Degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, sociology, justice studies, or a related field and two (2) years of direct work experience in a juvenile court environment, case management, social work, behavioral health, or a related field involving at risk or troubled youth or juveniles involved in the court system. A valid driver's license is required. OR Qualification C- Four (4) years of direct work experience in a juvenile court environment, case management, social work, behavioral health, or a related field involving at risk or troubled youth or juveniles involved in the court system. A valid driver's license is required. Do you meet qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C?
- Yes, I meet qualification A.
- Yes, I meet qualification B.
- Yes, I meet qualification C.
- I meet some of qualification A.
- I meet some of qualification B.
- I meet some of qualification C.
- No, I do not meet qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C.
What is your highest level of education completed?
- I do not have a GED or High School Diploma.
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctoral Degree
If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
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How many years of direct work experience do you have in case management, social work, behavioral health, or a related field involving at risk or troubled youth or juveniles involved in the court system?
- No experience
- Minimal, less than one year.
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4-5 years
- 5-6 years
- 6-7 years
- 7-8 years
- 8-9 years
- 9-10 years
- 10 years or more
How many years of direct work experience do you have in a juvenile court environment?
- No experience
- Minimal, less than one year.
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4-5 years
- 5-6 years
- 6-7 years
- 7-8 years
- 8-9 years
- 9-10 years
- 10 years or more
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Outlook?
- No experience – I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Outlook.
- Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Outlook at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Average – I use Microsoft Outlook at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Advanced - I use Microsoft Outlook daily at my current (or at a previous) job.
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Word?
- No experience – I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Word.
- Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Word at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Average – I use Microsoft Word at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Advanced - I use Microsoft Word daily at my current (or at a previous) job.
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Excel?
- No experience – I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Excel.
- Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Excel at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Average – I use Microsoft Excel at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Advanced - I use Microsoft Excel daily at my current (or at a previous) job.
Do you have direct work experience that required you to work with youth, their families, law enforcement officials and others, to gather information and facts?
- Yes
- No
Do you have direct work experience that required you to work with troubled youth and/or juveniles involved in the court system?
- Yes
- No
Do you have direct work experience that required you to interview, identify major issues, and use appropriate methods to initiate court activity?
- Yes
- No
Do you have direct work experience that required you to provide legal information without giving legal advice?
- Yes
- No
Are you fluent in both English and Spanish? This is not a requirement for the position.
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?
- Yes
- No
The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
