Truancy & Diversion Case Manager - Juvenile Probation

Truancy & Diversion Case Manager – Juvenile Probation – Fort Bend County

Fort Bend County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, offering a high quality of life for families and a supportive, inclusive workplace environment for employees.

• Combine direct intervention with at‑risk youth placed on remedial orders for truant conduct behavior and administer the Juvenile Diversion Program under the Texas Youth Diversion and Intervention Act (HB3186).
• Collaborate with school personnel, service providers, community partners, and non‑profit organizations to implement and monitor diversion strategies that encourage educational achievement, reduce recidivism, and promote positive youth development.
• Provide services to youth considered at risk of entering the juvenile justice system and implement intervention services for youth engaged in misconduct under the direction of the Justice Court.
• Work intensely with youth and their families in home settings to identify social factors contributing to at‑risk behavior and collaborate to increase protective factors.
• Provide direct counseling for students and families.
• Communicate with attendance clerks, social workers, counselors, assistant principals, teachers, and student attendance specialists to improve educational opportunities and success.
• Assist with gathering funds from non‑profit agencies for transportation issues, clothing, and other necessary resources.
• Assist the Justice of the Peace Courts in administering the court's juvenile and diversion docket and supervise the court's orders in juvenile and diversion cases.
• Attend court and testify as needed; perform school visits, home visits, and office visits with youth and families.
• Prepare case plans specifying definable goals for youth and parents.
• Maintain case file and generate compliance summary reports indicating youth progress, including recommendations to the court.
• Provide written reports to the court in response to motions to modify a remedy and attend ARD meetings as needed.
• Retrieve attendance, discipline, and grade reports weekly.
• Refer youth to crisis intervention programs, specialized departmental programming, parenting education, and other community resources, following up to ensure attendance.
• Serve as the Youth Diversion Coordinator (YDC) for eligible youth under the Justice Court’s juvenile diversion plan: conduct intake assessments, develop Diversion Action Plans (DAPs), monitor compliance with diversion agreements, coordinate with prosecutor and judge to evaluate progress, and submit reports including compliance summaries and recommendations for court review.
• Participate in planning and evaluation of diversion strategies and truancy prevention programs.
• Engage with community partners to expand available services and resources.
• Participate in emergency management duties during local disasters as directed by county managers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or another state‑approved related field.
• Two years of job‑related experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer and organizational skills; ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
• Minimum age 21 years.
• Eligible to be a Certified Juvenile Probation Officer.
• Subject to irregular work hours.

• A felony conviction within the past 10 years or a deferred adjudication for a felony within the past 10 years, or current felony probation or parole.
• A jailable misdemeanor conviction within the past 5 years or a deferred adjudication for a jailable misdemeanor within the past 5 years, or current misdemeanor probation or parole.
• Registered as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

All full‑time and part‑time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full‑time employees also enjoy a wide range of benefits.

Starting hourly rate: $27.03 – $38.57, based on qualifications.

Upon filling the position.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity…