Assistant Casework Supervisor - Detention Intake - Juvenile Services

Under the direction of the unit supervisor, provides supervision to probation officers processing cases under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court and Juvenile Services. Supervise probation officers appropriate actions through observation, consultation and review of documentation. Ensure that the directives of the Court and policies, problem solving and oversees the delivery of services of the clients under the department’s supervision.

This posting may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Grant Funded Position

Work schedule is:
Sunday - Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits &13 County Holidays

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• Provides in service training for probation officers.
• Assigns cases to the probation officers.
• Conducts audits and reviews the progress of all current cases.
• Directs the development of case management plans.
• Insures that necessary data is collected.
• Insures that court reports are properly prepared for court.
• Serves on department Resource Staffing Committee.
• Serves as a liaison between Juvenile Services and the Courts, Social Services Agencies, Schools and other professional disciplines.
• Evaluates employee performance and formulate plans for improvements.
• Provides coverage and ancillary support for staff absences.
• Assists in the absence of the supervisor.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree AND a minimum of two years full-time casework, counseling or community group work experience.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License and proof of liability insurance.
• Ability to obtain certification by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
• Bilingual abilities in Spanish are preferred.

To be considered for this position, your application must be complete and clearly reflect the minimum qualifications. Incomplete information in the Education (including type of degree, field of study, and graduation status), Experience, or Certification/License sections may result in disqualification, as eligibility for minimum qualifications cannot be confirmed without complete documentation. Proof of educational attainment is required during onboarding.

Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudication in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, lift, push and pull.