Juvenile Court Worker - .5 FTE

Commitment to Equity & Inclusion

As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

Definition and Examples of Duties

• Provides supervision and guidance to juveniles relating to health, hygiene, and social skills;
• Assists in the development of constructive recreation and education programs;
• Provides input in the development of overall program goals and objectives;
• Counsels with individual youths to assist in their development and transition and observes and evaluates behavior on a day to day basis;
• May perform intake duties and serve as an information source to local agencies;
• Maintains school attendance and behavior;
• Meets with youth and families in the community;
• Makes sure youth comply with court orders;
• Attends court;
• Enforces regulations and policies related to the security and operation of the facility and program;
• Promotes the development of pro-social behavior skills through a team approach to discipline and behavior management;
• Conducts room and personal searches and carries out related duties to ensure physical safety and facility security;
• Performs housekeeping and cleaning duties and assists in planning, preparing and serving meals;
• Aids in the maintenance of the facility;
• Provides physical control over dysregulated, aggressive or resistive youth in order to maintain a safe and secure environment.

Education, Experience and Special Requirements

• Any combination equivalent to high school graduation and one (1) year of professionally supervised experience in providing supervision, teaching, guidance or care to adolescent youths.
• Two (2) years of related college study may be substituted for six (6) months of the described experience.
• Experience in working with juveniles having educational, social, or emotional problems is desirable.

Special Requirements

• Must be available for all shifts including weekends and holidays.
• For some positions a valid Wisconsin driver's license may be required and for job related reasons, employment consideration may be restricted to males or females only.
• The Detention Facility requires that permanent staff must receive state certification as a Detention Officer by completing a 160-hour Detention Officer training course and passing the required tests after hire.

Background Check Statement

Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job’s responsibilities. Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 – 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position’s responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant’s criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.). Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Bilingual Pay

Employees who work in bilingual designated positions receive an additional $2.00 per hour.

Undesirable Hours Premium Pay

Employees may receive undesirable hours pay of $2.00 for anytime worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m and for anytime on Saturday and/or Sunday. (not applicable with all employee groups).

Paid Parental Leave

Dane County also provides 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption of a child.

Caregiver Leave

Dane County offers 80 hours of paid leave to care for an ill family member.

Telecommuting

Dane County considers telecommuting to be a viable, flexible option when both the employee and the job are suited to such an arrangement.

Student Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

WI Retirement System

Employees hired after 7-1-11 must be expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours annually to be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System when hired.

Like our Facebook Page

Like our Facebook page.

Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work

Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work Posters.