Truancy Case Manager, Grant Funded, JPO Pct

Position: Truancy Case Manager, Grant Funded, JPO Pct. 4

Provides identification/assessment, intervention diversion, and community-based referrals to social services for juveniles and their families by using individual judgment and discretion. Supervises and monitors all aspects of juvenile cases. Conducts initial and subsequent interviews.

Teaches juveniles and parents the attributes and skills necessary to achieve success and compliance with court orders. Develop/maintain a Truancy Prevention Program for Laredo.

• Prepares juvenile offense case document process; applications and dispositions of each case.
• Explains the participation, behavior, and reporting for successful completion of community service.
• Prepares statistical information for grant funding and gathering information.
• Determines the needs of the juvenile and family and develops plans for the juveniles to achieve compliance.
• Conducts investigations on the background of each case, which includes interviewing juveniles, their families, and other significant contacts. Assesses the individual's environment, familial, and social situation.
• Assures juvenile's understanding of obligations concerning conditions of the court's orders and monitors compliance.
• Reviews and reports information to the court on compliance or non-compliance with court orders.
• Assists juveniles with various referrals, including but not limited to counseling, treatment, and job referrals.
• Verifies attendance and completion of any court-ordered programs, such as alcohol, drug, mental health counseling, and community service.
• Provide individual informal counseling as needed.
• Prepares written assessments and recommendations to the court concerning the juvenile's compliance and progress with court-ordered programs and activities.
• Prepares/submits reports on a timely basis regarding the work efforts and progress on grant goals, objectives, activities, and outcomes/output measures for the grant-funding agency.
• Ensures compliance with other applicable grant requirements and special conditions.
• Assists Judge in court on appearance day and hearings.
• Review court orders with juveniles and parents.
• Appears and testifies in court.
• Coordinates and teaches classes specifically designed to address issues regarding the circumstances of the offense (e.g. Leadership and Parenting, Conflict Resolution, etc.).
• Coordinates community service projects for juveniles assigned to perform community services.
• Coordinates with the Constable's Office and/or any other local law enforcement agency regarding the arrest and transport of offenders as directed by the court.
• Prepare case count on juveniles for the O.C.A. Report.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of policies, practices, procedures, and legal terminology related to the court system.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local, and county applicable laws rules, regulations, guidelines, and applicable juvenile justice system standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of case management practices.
• Knowledge of psychological concepts of good behavior, social adjustment, and emotional stability.
• Knowledge of standard informal counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of safety and security techniques and standards.
• Must have experience in the use of office equipment.
• Experience in working with adolescents from low-income communities is preferred.
• Social services or Criminal Justice experience with child consumers/clients is preferred.
• Skill in developing and maintaining professional relationships with staff from schools and referral agencies.
• Skill in monitoring and responding to juvenile behavior.
• Skill in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Skill in both verbal and written communication.
• Skill in interviewing juveniles and their families.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts to conduct investigators and report results, accurately, and impartially.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to reason and make judgments and decisions.
• Ability to work effectively and courteously under stressful circumstances.
• Ability to deal effectively with mentally disturbed, hostile, and aggressive individuals.
• Ability to manage time well and perform multiple…