Family Court-Deputy Juvenile Officer - Delinquency

Description

Family Court of St. Louis County is hiring for a Deputy Juvenile Officer in the Delinquency Department. Range 10 $ 49,254 - $73,902. This position is eligible for the 10% addition to pay effective January 12, 2020. This is a non‑merit position. Recruitment for this position will be handled by the Family Court of St. Louis County. Position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

St. Louis County offers a generous benefits package including affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of paid time off in the first year, 11 paid holidays, a deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre‑tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.

Other benefits include 20 days of PTO the first year and increasing with seniority, and paid medical insurance. Additional benefits are available for eligible employees as of January 1, 2023, including up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for qualifying employees and up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and care of the child within the first year.

• Supervision (formal and informal) of juveniles referred to the Juvenile Office.
• Conduct interviews with juveniles and their parent(s)/guardian(s)/custodian(s).
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and treatment (case management) plans.
• Prepare written reports with recommendations for court hearings.
• Testify in court.
• Provide home and community‑based supervision services.
• Link juveniles and families with appropriate resources.
• Provide crisis management and supportive services to juveniles and their parent(s)/guardian(s)/custodian(s).
• Utilize family‑engaged case planning and evidence‑based interventions designed to increase accountability, build competencies, and enhance community safety.
• Community‑based position with frequent home and community contacts.
• Must have a vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to transport juveniles and families as needed.
• Late afternoon and evening hours may occasionally be required.
• Conduct comprehensive investigations and prepare psycho‑social assessments.
• Determine appropriate level of Juvenile Office intervention: informal treatment, formal jurisdiction and supervision, residential care, commitment to Missouri Division of Youth Services, or certification.
• Provide diversionary services.
• Provide case management and treatment services for juveniles and families with status, misdemeanor, and felony offenses.
• Identify client needs to provide appropriate services.
• Interview juveniles, families, and collateral sources.
• Conduct preliminary home studies and ongoing home visits.
• Develop assessments and implement treatment plans.
• Supervise clients by conferences, telephone contacts and collateral contacts to check on progress of treatment plans.
• Prepare written reports and records as required by departmental guidelines.
• Testify at court hearings regarding recommended dispositions and casework contacts.
• Refer and coordinate special treatment services for the juvenile and family using Juvenile Office programs and community resources.
• Advise juveniles and parents of constitutional rights prior to police questioning by administering Miranda warnings.
• Coordinate cases with the Missouri Interstate Compact Office.

• Transport juveniles to scheduled appointments; observe safety procedures.
• Participate in and help operate Juvenile Office‑sponsored programs; serve on Juvenile Office and Court committees and task forces as requested.
• Attend interdisciplinary staff meetings, unit meetings, departmental meetings, case conferences, treatment consultations, etc. as scheduled.
• Conduct public speaking engagements on behalf of the Juvenile Office; serve as liaison with schools and the police.
• Consult with and advise the community and general public on juvenile matters.
• Attend and complete a minimum of 24 hours of approved job‑related training per year.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s…