Probation District Placement Coordinator; Juvenile

Position

Probation District Placement Coordinator (Juvenile) – Open

Location:

1723 Harney St, Omaha, NEHiring Rate: $33.568 per hour Compensation:
Starting Salary: $69,820.79 annually

Work Schedule:

Core hours Monday–Friday daytime; occasional on‑call, evening, weekend, and holiday availability required.

• Supervise intake staff, prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff training, and making hiring, termination and disciplinary decisions.
• Conduct analysis and research to identify and develop interventions, best practices, and services at the district level.
• Distribute cases, coordinate court appearances, and manage information to monitor workload.
• Consult with probation officers and use risk assessment instruments and case staffing to match juveniles with appropriate alternatives to detention based on needs and behaviors.
• Coordinate with the Juvenile Justice Treatment Specialist/designee to identify, obtain, and resolve issues related to juvenile services to enhance the use of detention alternatives.
• Maintain documentation to support compliance with federal, state, and local laws; collect and monitor data outcomes; prepare reports; and oversee program evaluation.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned by management.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of related program management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred Experience: Working with youth or families (tutoring, coaching, mentoring, volunteering, etc.); experience with Probation, DHHS, NDCS, or related systems.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles, applicable federal and state laws, case management practices, risk assessment and intake options, juvenile justice issues, and legal proceeding regulations.
• Proficiency with computers and applicable software applications.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, planning, and coordination skills.

Sedentary work; occasional light lifting up to 10 pounds. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Health & Wellness: 79% employer‑paid health and prescription insurance; dental and vision plans available to purchase;
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (available to purchase);
Employee Assistance Program;
Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Financial Security: 156% state‑matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan;
Free $20,000 life insurance policy;
Optional life insurance and AD&D (available to purchase).

Paid Time Off & Leave: 13 paid holidays annually; paid vacation and sick leave that accrue immediately; military leave; funeral/bereavement leave.

Professional Growth:
Paid training and continuing education credits; access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education.

The State of Nebraska values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. It recruits, hires, trains, and promotes at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetics. The State complies with Veterans Preference Laws.

Applications are no longer accepted after 07-10-2026. Current job postings remain open until filled.