Family Court-Deputy Juvenile Officer - Child Protective Services

Family Court of St. Louis County is hiring for a Deputy Juvenile Officer in the Child Protective Services Department.

Range 10 $ 49,254 - $73,902 ($23.68 - $35.53) This position is eligible for the 10% addition to pay effective January 12, 2020.

This is a non-merit position. Recruitment for this position will be handled by the Family Court of St. Louis County. Position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability. A full listing of benefits is available under the benefit tab at the top of this page.

An employee in this job class and position is responsible for performing work of marked difficulty requiring sound professional judgment. This position functions as a Deputy Juvenile Officer in the Court's Child Protective Services Department and acts as an officer of the Court. Work involves functioning as a Deputy Juvenile Officer (DJO) for abuse/neglect cases and handles status, misdemeanor, and felony referrals for CPS-involved youth.

As a DJO, the position completes an in-depth assessment with families, including gathering additional information from Children's Division staff and the police, to determine the appropriate amount of Court intervention necessary to safeguard children from further abuse/neglect. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Child Protective Services Manager. Work is reviewed through regular supervisory conferences, reports submitted, and the achievement of stated goals.

This position requires some community-based visits with juveniles and families. DJO must have a vehicle and a valid driver's license.

Responds to written referrals from Children's Division, Law Enforcement, medical personnel, schools, and other professionals, alleging that a child has been abused/neglected. Gathers further information as needed and determines the level of intervention necessary to keep the child(ren) in question, safe. Reviews the referral to determine if emergency placement is warranted by either taking judicial custody of the child(ren) or issuing a capias warrant to have law enforcement take custody of the child(ren).

If emergency placement is not needed, contacts assigned Children's Division worker within established time frames to determine what action, if any, is needed by the Juvenile Office to ensure the safety of the child(ren).

Interviews and consults with hotline investigator, police officer, physician, child (if appropriate), parents, referral source, Juvenile Office attorneys, manager and other professionals.

Completes in-depth social investigation of the child and family by means of interviewing parents, child (if appropriate) and relatives/ kinship persons interested in becoming a placement resource for the child(ren).

Enters into an Informal Adjustment Contract with parents and child(ren) (if appropriate) within the time frames established by the Juvenile Officer Performance Standards and monitors the situation for a period of time for progress and to determine if further action is necessary.

Requests and reviews adult arrest records, completes diligent searches for names and addresses of unknown parents and updates the legal file, petition and state Justice Information System by filing Motions to Modify as needed; informs parties of their rights and responsibilities regarding children placed out of the home.

Prepares Judicial Custody Authorization for emergency placements for child(ren) who are removed from their home by police, a physician or Deputy Juvenile Officer because they are deemed in imminent danger if left in the home.

Informs parties of the protective custody hearing, and their right to be represented by an attorney of their choosing or a Court appointed attorney, if qualified, initiates petitions being filed in consultation with our legal department.

Conducts visits in the community to include home visits (if appropriate), school and other community-based visits for the purpose of gathering further assessment information.

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