Juvenile Specialized Populations Officer

Juvenile Specialized Populations Officer

State of Nebraska

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Hiring Rate: $28.533

Job Posting: JR Juvenile Specialized Populations Officer (Open)

Closing Date: 01-09-2026

• Investigate, monitor and/or supervise targeted, program‐specific high‑risk individuals on probation, post‑release supervision and/or involved in a Problem‑Solving Court adult and juvenile offenders.
• Perform pre‑sentence investigations; classification and clinical assessments for PSC participants to identify needs; develop case plans to track and manage goals; work with treatment providers within the community; investigate violations and discuss sanctions; conduct cognitive group therapy meetings; conduct and monitor drug tests; prepare and submit probationer progress reports; perform field and home visits for assessment and reassessment.
• Perform counseling, case management, case reporting, and related functions of managing a caseload under close supervision.
• Develop a team supervision approach with the individual's referral source (probation officer who conducted the PSI, Navigation Officer, Problem Solving Court Team, County Jail staff, Prison Caseworker).
• Participate in the treatment process of individuals and be engaged in the probationer's/participant's treatment through regular and on‑going communication with treatment providers and through attendance at treatment groups and facilities; assist in the development of relapse‑prevention plan.
• Facilitate groups which may include, but are not limited to, topical supervision groups, cognitive programs or skill building, life‑skills enhancement and general education of clients.
• Prepare violation reports, compliance reports and conduct record checks; enter and update client information into appropriate systems; determine reports to send to the court for updates.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level. The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

• Bachelor's degree in social services, criminal justice or directly related field
• AND 2 years of experience in case management in related field,
• OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

• Customer service principles.
• Criminal Justice system, laws, legal codes, and court procedures.
• Interview and Assessment procedures and practices.
• Intervention policies and procedures.
• Cognitive skill building, motivational learning.
• Social learning theory.
• Crisis intervention techniques.
• Modern office procedures and equipment.
• Recordkeeping principles.
• Document review techniques.
• Computers and related software applications.

• Making home‑visits.
• Interviewing probationers.
• Tracking probationers' location(s).
• Utilizing probation and protective techniques.
• Applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Preparing activity reports and updating databases.
• Operating computers and applicable software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Incumbents may be subjected to environmental threats, odors, dusts, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and travel. Light Work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

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