Family Court-Deputy Juvenile Officer - Delinquency

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

Range 10 $ 49,254 - $73,902. 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.

As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work‑life balance, the County offers a generous benefits package that includes 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.

Work involves the supervision (formal and informal) of juveniles referred to the Juvenile Office. DJO is responsible for conducting interviews with juveniles and their parent(s)/guardian(s)/custodian(s), conducting comprehensive assessments and treatment (case management) plans, preparing written reports with recommendations for court hearings, testifying in court, providing home and community‑based supervision services, linking juveniles and families with appropriate resources, providing crisis management and supportive services to juveniles and their parent(s)/guardian(s)/custodian(s) and utilizing family engaged case planning and evidence‑based interventions that are designed to increase accountability, build competencies, and enhance community safety.

This is a community‑based position that involves frequent home and community‑based contacts with juveniles and parents. DJO must have a vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and a willingness to transport juveniles and parent(s)/guardian(s)/custodian(s) as needed. Some late afternoon and evening hours are required at times to meet the needs of families.

Conducts comprehensive investigations and prepares psycho‑social assessments.

Determines the appropriate level of Juvenile Office intervention: informal treatment; formal jurisdiction and supervision; residential care; commitment to Missouri Division of Youth Services or; certification.

Provides diversionary services.

Provides case management and treatment services to juveniles and their families who have been referred to the Juvenile Office for status, misdemeanor and felony offenses; identifies client needs in order to provide the appropriate services.

Interviews juveniles, families and collateral sources.

Conducts preliminary home studies and ongoing home visits.

Develops assessments; constructs and implements treatment plans.

Supervises the activities of clients by conferences, telephone contacts and collateral contacts to check on the progress of treatment plans.

Prepares written reports and records as required, according to departmental guidelines.

Testifies at Court hearings regarding recommended dispositions and casework contacts.

Refers and coordinates special treatment services for the juvenile and family by utilizing Juvenile Office programs and community resources to meet identified needs for rehabilitation.

Advises juveniles and their parents of constitutional rights prior to being questioned by the police by administering Miranda Warnings.

Coordinates cases with the Missouri Interstate Compact Office.

Transports juveniles as needed to scheduled appointments; observes established safety procedures and exercises good judgment and discretion regarding personal safety issues.

Participates in and helps operate Juvenile Office‑sponsored programs; serves on Juvenile Office and Court committees and task forces as requested.

Attends interdisciplinary staffing's, unit meetings, departmental meetings, case conferences, treatment consultations, etc. as scheduled.

Conducts public speaking engagements on behalf of the Juvenile Office, as requested; serves as a liaison with schools and the police.

Consults with and advises the community and general public on juvenile matters.

Attends and completes a…