Continuum Coordinator

13th Judicial Circuit Court

Robert L. Perry Juvenile Justice Center, Columbia, MO

Continuum Coordinator

The salary for this position is $30 an hour.

We are looking for an energetic person to serve as our Continuum Coordinator. This is a grant-funded position, currently expiring in April 2026. This position is funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention through the Building Local Continuums of Care to Support Youth Success grant opportunity.

This position will assist in completing three main goals:

1. Complete a Sequential Intercept Map and Gap Analysis process.

2. Create a Continuum of Care plan with implementation timeline.

3. Create an Implementation and Sustainability plan.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and talk or hear. Must possess vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. This position requires continuous sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity, and light to moderate finger pressure to manipulate keyboard, equipment controls, and other office equipment; pinch grasp to manipulate writing utensils; frequent side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials; lifting objects weighing up to 50lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 yards; occasional squatting, kneeling.

This position operates in a professional office environment. Professional attire required. This position routinely uses office equipment such as computers, calculators, multi-line telephones, photocopiers, large format printers and scanners, binding machines, hand-held recording devices, filing cabinets, and fax machines. This position is routinely in contact with the public, other Boone County employees, elected officials, and members of other entities.

As a Boone County Paid Employee, you will have the following benefits:

· Health Insurance PPO or HSA

· Dental & Vision Insurance

· Flexible Spending Accounts – Cafeteria Plain

· Paid Time Off

· 14 Paid Holidays per year

· Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Position Responsibilities:

These examples do not cover all of the work which may be preformed as part of this position.

· Engage and develop relationships with community stakeholders to create a Continuum Collaborative Team.

· Act as a liaison between the juvenile justice system and community-based organizations.

· Have oversight over two Continuum Navigator staff, who will be working with youth in juvenile detention and youth under community supervision.

· Participate in Sequential Intercept Map (SIM) and Gap Analysis process.

· Analyze recommendations from SIM report.

· Prioritize implementation of recommendations.

· Coordinate at least quarterly team meetings.

· Create and initiate data collection process.

· Develop sustainability plan, including procedures and protocols.

· Oversee creation and implementation of non-siloed, publicly accessible resource site.

· Seek feedback from stakeholders.

· Prepare and complete grant-related documentation.

· Develop comprehensive post-release plans for detained juveniles.

· Assist in identifying proper services and supports for justice-involved youth.

Required Qualifications:

1. Must possess exceptional organizational skills.

2. Must possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

3. Must possess a working knowledge of office computer applications.

4. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, associates, clients, parents, youth, community organizations, and general public.

5. Ability to track grant outcome information.

6. Ability to work with and relate to individuals of diverse background, including detained youth, in a professional and compassionate manner.

7. Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize projects, and meet timelines for weekly, monthly, and annual deadlines.

8. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

9. Ability to adhere to high standards to confidentiality.

Minimum Education & Experience:

· Must be 21 years old.

· Graduate from a four-year college or university with a degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or a related field.

· Experience with grant funding processes is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30