Juvenile Assessment Specialist

Overview

Seeking Juvenile Assessment Specialist for the Law Enforcement Program. The role involves assessing, referring, and supporting youth and families within the 18th and 23rd Judicial District communities, including Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln Counties. Spanish-speaking staff receive an additional language stipend.

We are hiring for the following shift(s):

• Night Shift: Friday-Monday, 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM

This shift offers a consistent 4-day workweek with the same days off every week.
Salary Range: $45,011 to $48,380 for Juvenile Assessment Specialist.

The position may vary from introductory to intermediate level. An introductory employee receives on-the-job training, attends in-service trainings, and works under close supervision while learning a range of Juvenile Assessment Specialist assignments. An intermediate level staff member works in a developing capacity with increased responsibility for providing a range of assignments.

The Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) is a nonprofit organization contributing to the safety of youth, families, and communities in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln counties through early intervention, comprehensive assessment, and improved access to services. The JAC Law Enforcement Program has two offices: the main office inside the Family Resource Pavilion (FRP) and a second LEP office inside Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center, the Division of Youth Services Center for the 18th and 23rd Judicial Districts.

The mission is to provide a coordinated, multi-agency, single-entry site that supports youth, families, and the community through early intervention and assessment.

This job description outlines the general nature of work, required knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions. It is not a comprehensive list. Other duties may be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 at the JAC
• Make referrals to community services based on client information, assessment outcomes, and family participation
• 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)
• Utilize assessments to create case plans
• Refer for services
• Communicate progress with key stakeholders

Other Duties:

• Attend meetings, subcommittees, and work groups when appropriate
• Establish strong working relationships within the community
• Participate in supervision
• Contribute to improving the juvenile justice system within the 18th Judicial District
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree required from an accredited college or university, preferred in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, human development, or a closely related field.
• Experience in mental health or related field in inpatient, residential, crisis prevention, juvenile corrections, or similar settings preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and produce high-quality documentation.
• At least 21 years of age.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to comply with rules, statutes, policies, and procedures
• Respect for diverse beliefs, values, and culture
• Ability to develop rapport with professionals from various agencies
• Ability to establish and model healthy boundaries
• Discretion and client confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn software programs

• Bi-lingual Spanish candidates fluent in English and Spanish with ability to translate documents
• Understanding of the juvenile justice system
• Experience with TRAILS database and/or CSC Data Access
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