Family Court-Deputy Juvenile Officer - Delinquency

About the role

The Family Court of St. Louis County is hiring for a Deputy Juvenile Officer in the Delinquency Department. The position is eligible for the 10% addition to pay effective January 12, 2020. This is a non-merit position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise (formal and informal) juveniles referred to the Juvenile Office.
• Conduct interviews with juveniles and their parent(s)/guardian(s)/custodian(s).
• Prepare comprehensive assessments and treatment (case management) plans.
• Prepare written reports with recommendations for court hearings.
• Testify in court.
• Provide crisis management and supportive services.
• Link juveniles and families with appropriate resources.
• Utilize family engaged case planning and evidence-based interventions.
• Administer Miranda Warnings.
• Coordinate cases with the Missouri Interstate Compact Office.
• Transport juveniles as needed to scheduled appointments.
• Participate in and help operate Juvenile Office-sponsored programs.
• Attend interdisciplinary staffing's, unit meetings, departmental meetings, case conferences, treatment consultations, etc.
• Conduct public speaking engagements on behalf of the Juvenile Office.
• Serve as a 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.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related social/behavioral science (Master’s degree preferred).
• At least one year of professional experience working with youth and families.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of people.
• Good writing, oral communication, and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to transport juveniles and parent(s)/guardian(s)/custodian(s) as needed.
• Frequent home and community-based contacts with juveniles and parents.
• Late afternoon and evening hours may be required.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of legal and social services systems.

Benefits

A full listing of benefits is available under the benefit tab at the top of this page. These include:

• Affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage.
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, increasing with seniority.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Deferred benefit retirement plan.
• Paid life insurance.
• Credit union.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Pre-tax premium pay plan.
• Dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans.
• Short and long term disability insurance.
• Up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption.
• Up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.

Pay

Range 10 $49,254 - $73,902. This position is eligible for the 10% addition to pay effective January 12, 2020.

Schedule

This is a non-merit position and the schedule is flexible, but includes some late afternoon and evening hours as needed.

Additional Information

All applicants conditionally offered a permanent part-time, full-time, term or on-call position will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be paid by the County.