Circuit Court Of Jackson County, Missouri
	Vacant Position
	Date: 09/08/2021 Posting No.: 2021236

Salary Range For Internal/Rehire Applicants: - $1556.00 Bi-weekly

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS CLICK HERE TO APPLY; INTERNAL APPLICANTS GO TO EPICOR ESS (The internal application for promotion/transfer may be obtained on the HR ICON on Lotus Notes) Employment Specialist: Jannice Okoye. 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.

POSITION PURPOSE: To develop, train, and supervise staff in the Emerging Adult Program. The Coordinator is responsible for developing and managing the activities of unit staff responsible for the assessment, intake, referral and provision of services to youth at 17 at the time of referral to the court.

MAJOR TASK STATEMENTS & REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES (Percentage of Time):
(The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job; other tasks 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.)

60% Manage staff in the daily operation of the Emerging Adult Justice program.

• Coordinate departmental activities in the assessment, intake, and/or referral of youth to appropriate services
• Monitor work assignments and absences, and reassign work to provide for timely services, court appearances, report completion
• Assign new cases to staff
• Open, close, and transfer cases
• Accompany staff in face-to-face contact with youth in the community as necessary to support staff in connections and delivery of services.

• Monitor and maintain computer information for compliance with case management standards.
• Prepare and review reports on case statistics, activities, and dispositions.

• Serve as an advisor to staff.
• Maintain current working knowledge of Family Court and other associated agency programs/services, treatment approaches, best practices, and other associated programs/services.
• Attend meetings, training, and seminars.
• Perform related work as required.

• Perform duties of staff when dictated by case load demands.

SUPERVISION BY (Include level of Supervision): Program Manager of Emerging Adult Unit assigns/monitors work and evaluates job performance.

SERVICE RESPONSIBILITY:

INTERNAL: Deputy Juvenile Officers, Juvenile Probation Officers, Case Management Officers, and other Court staff.

EXTERNAL: Law Enforcement Officers, Defense Counsel, State & local community agencies. Provide youth and family with assessment, referral, and treatment services.

PRIMARY EQUIPMENT, TOOLS & MATERIALS USED: Telephone, computer, keyboard and printer, case history files, various legal forms and documents.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in a behavioral/social science, or other directly related field. Degree is required, cannot substitute experience for degree.

EXPERIENCE: Two years' experience in a related field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

· 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.

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 various counseling and treatment modalities.

· Knowledge of courtroom protocol, and case management practices.

· Knowledge of adolescent behavior.

· Knowledge of trauma, impact on functioning and basic recovery principles, knowledge of LGBTQ issues

· Knowledge of State juvenile code, and Supreme Court rules as they relate to the detainment, and/or release of juveniles.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to motivate and lead colleagues.

· Ability to relate in a positive fashion to youth and families from a variety of cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.

· Ability to supervise, motivate, and counsel adolescents and their families.

· Ability to formulate and implement appropriate success plans.

· Ability to prepare clear, complete, and logical reports.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

· Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities.

· Ability to project a positive role model.