Intensive Supervision Officer- Community Corrections

As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer criminal history background check, physical examination and drug screen. All employees must also submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.

• Responsibilities include using a strengths-based model of community case management with families whose child has come to the attention of the juvenile justice system.
• Engages and assists families as they navigate the juvenile justice and social services systems.
• Builds and sustains a successful relationship with the family, involves the families in the juvenile justice process, and reduces barriers to promote the youth’s successful rehabilitation and reintegration.
• Assesses needs and develops plans to help families reduce the youths’ risk of future law violations.
• Visits families in their homes, at school and at community-based programs.
• Collaborates with families, court personnel and service providers.
• Facilitates evidence-based programs to youth and families that target specific needs such as anger control, family functioning, pro-social thinking skills, development of appropriate leisure activities, job skills development.
• Assists in transporting family and youth to services.
• Enters information into state information systems and checks information to ensure accuracy.
• Prepares a variety of reports, prepares for and attends court meetings and hearings.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of the juvenile justice system.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and court systems is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, but not required.

Salary Range: $27.54-$36.83/hr.

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values an inclusive workforce.

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