Posting No. JR100440

All applicants must complete an application to be considered - those submitting resumes only will not be considered.

	Circuit Court Of Jackson County, Missouri
	Vacant Position
	Date: 01/02/2024 Posting No.: JR100440

	Posted Until Filled

Position Title:	2023019 Youth Worker	Position No.:	9AST3 - P-0164
Department:	Field Services - Day/Evening Report
Work Location:	2717 Gillham Road - Kansas City MO
Work Hours:	Hours Vary Tuesday thru Saturday; additional hours as needed
Salary:	County Paid Position - Non-exempt Grade 108 - $23.32 Hourly

Salary Range For Internal/Rehire Applicants: - $23.32 Hourly

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS CLICK HERE TO APPLY; INTERNAL APPLICANTS GO TO WORKDAY (The internal application for promotion/transfer may be obtained on the HR ICON on Lotus Notes) Employment Specialist: Tina Thomas. Applicants for clerical positions which require skill testing must be tested for consideration. ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES APPLYING FOR THESE POSITIONS MUST SUBMIT AN INTERNAL APPLICATION FORM TO HUMAN RESOURCES. Current Family Court employees who are applying for lateral transfer within the same job classification and grade will be given first consideration.

Applications must be received by Human Resources no later than 05:00 PM on 04/18/2024

POSITION PURPOSE AND EXAMPLES OF WORK:

POSITION PURPOSE: To complete assigned daily contact with youth for assigned caseload, and prepare, review, and maintain the appropriate documentation.

MAJOR TASK STATEMENTS AND REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES (percentage of time):
(The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job; other tasks/duties may be assigned. The area to which the job is assigned will govern which duties apply. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities, work shift/schedule, facility, or department to meet business and organizational needs as necessary, including but not limited to the re-assignment of employees and positions, elimination of positions, and opening, moving, or closing of facilities and units.)

55% - Complete daily contact with assigned youth.

Conduct face-to-face daily contact at various locations (home, school, employment) with assigned youth.

Manage behaviors through the use of programmatic and individual structure.

Develop and maintain helping relationship emphasizing youth accountability.

Provide youth advocacy in the areas of health, education, vocation, legal and family work

30% - Prepare, review, and maintain reports and documentation.

Complete required documentation, including visit information, for assigned youth in an accurate and timely manner.

Enter data promptly into the Juvenile Information System.

Examine case file to become familiar with youth history and keep up to date with information as it is added to file.

Update placement information in file and in on-line documents.

Maintain records of compliance/non-compliance of Court orders.

Prepare accurate reports to the assigned Office of Guardian ad Litem attorney as required.

Maintain records of recommendations and actions taken regarding youth

15% - Communicate and coordinate with managers, co-workers, attorneys, and other agencies and perform other duties as required.

Notify Director or designee immediately in the event of a youth crisis, suspected illegal activity, or any other youth or program incident.

Coordinate with other agencies (law enforcement, employers, treatment programs) to ensure clients are in compliance with the Court’s orders.

Attend Court hearings as required.

Communicate and work in tandem with the Office of Guardian ad Litem attorneys as required.

Provide staff relief as needed; subject to being on call and available to provide staff assistance.

Assist with on the job training of new staff as directed.

Other duties as required

SUPERVISION OF: None.

SUPERVISION BY: Managing Attorney provides direct supervision.

SERVICE RESPONSIBILITY:
INTERNAL: Case Management, Juvenile Probation/Deputy Juvenile Officers, Staff Attorneys Paralegals.

EXTERNAL:

Youth, parents, guardians, and other family members; placement providers other than family; other agency personnel e.g. Children’s Division or its contracted agencies, law enforcement, employers, school staff, treatment program staff. Responds to requests for routine services. Responsible to ensure quality and timely delivery.

PRIMARY EQUIPMENT, TOOLS & MATERIALS USED: Computer, automobile/truck, telephone, laptop, cell phone, copier/printer/scanner/fax, court orders, and various reports and forms – electronic or handwritten.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

(Education above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required general experience; experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.)

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

One year work experience, not necessarily related. Two years’ work experience with troubled youth preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum age requirement of twenty (20) years old.

Must have valid driver’s license from State of residence and provide proof of such.

Must have auto liability insurance and properly licensed/reliable vehicle, and provide proof of such.

Must submit to and pass criminal background check as prescribed by the Court.

Must submit to and pass sex offender registry, and MO/KS child abuse & neglect checks.

All applicants for this position are subject to testing for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

Employees in this position are subject to random and reasonable suspicion testing for illegal drug use

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: (This job description does not include specific physical requirements necessary to perform the job, such as, carrying, standing and lifting. Such requirements vary from position to position and may be determined by the appointing authority.)

Knowledge of adolescent behavior.

Ability to manage conflict and remain calm and in control in emergency or stressful situations.

Ability to supervise, motivate, counsel, and confront adolescents with behavioral problems and to set limits.

Patience and ability to relate in a positive fashion toward youth, families, and other individuals from a variety of cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and to prepare clear, complete, and logical reports and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to assist with goal oriented casework.

Ability to project a positive role model.

Ability to operate a vehicle in a safe and prudent manner.

Ability to work and maintain a flexible work schedule that may include working hours other than a traditional administrative work day/work week.

Ability to work assigned schedule and arrive punctually.

Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned

THE COURT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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