Juvenile Justice Specialist I​/II

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Title:

Juvenile Justice Specialist I / II

Agency: 400 OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS

Supervisory Organization: 400 Northeast Region

Full/Part-Time: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Provide clinical and case‑management services for juvenile offenders, including rehabilitation and public protection. Responsibilities include intake, probation, parole, custodial care, and family support within a Juvenile Justice facility, performing both program delivery and client intervention.

• Level I – $40,500 annually
• Level II – $46,500 annually

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science or equivalent.
• Or a bachelor’s degree plus one year of professional experience in juvenile justice, social work, community prevention/diversion, guidance, counseling, correctional case management, or probation and parole.

• Master’s degree in a behavioral science, juris doctorate, or equivalent.
• Or a bachelor’s degree with one year of professional experience in the same fields.
• Or a bachelor’s degree with two years of professional experience in the same fields.

• Carry a differentiated caseload and provide services and supervision to youths in custody, probation, or parole.
• Conduct intake interviews, develop treatment plans, and coordinate health screening.
• Provide individual and group counseling, recommend and implement placements, and monitor services in out‑of‑home and community settings.
• Prepare reports for courts, the District Attorney’s office, and the Parole Board; testify as an expert witness and act as a liaison with the court.
• Develop and implement contracts with private nonprofit and for‑profit entities; coordinate service delivery.
• Serve as a liaison to facilities, agencies, schools, and community councils.
• Conduct foster care studies and recruit foster parents.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to recommend treatment methodologies and prepare clinical treatment plans.
• Develop expertise in specialized areas such as HIV/AIDS education, substance abuse counseling, or sexual offense treatment.
• Apply for Title XIX and Title IV‑E funding for custody juveniles.
• Provide detention screening and coordinate placement with law enforcement.
• Advocate, present, or serve as an administrative hearing officer in due process hearings.

• Knowledge of juvenile justice laws, regulations, and policies.
• Understanding of developmental stages, family dynamics, and cultural diversity.
• Ability to perform crisis intervention, casework management, courtroom testimony, and effective communication.
• Ability to develop, evaluate, and modify intervention plans and maintain constructive relationships with clients and courts.
• For Level II: additional knowledge of contracting for juvenile services and foster care statutes.

• Willingness to travel as required, possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at appointment, and be on‑call for 24/7 availability.
• Must pass a background check, drug screening, and fingerprinting.
• Include a 12‑month trial period.

• Generous state‑paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums.
• Comprehensive health coverage with no pre‑existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• 15 days vacation and 15 days sick leave the first year for full‑time employees.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• Employee assistance program.
• Longevity bonuses for dedicated service.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and CEU development.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.