Juvenile Intake and Assessment Worker; 9th Judicial District

About the role

JIA Worker is an on-call position that processes youth at the law enforcement center for various criminal behaviors or youth deemed to be a child in need of care. This position requires a person to complete an intake process that includes gathering information from the youth, law enforcement officers and family members and accurately entering the information in a database.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a placement for the youth based on assessed needs and the recommendations of the county attorney.
• Available for 12-hour shifts Monday through Friday and at least one weekend per month.
• Paid for the on-call shift whether required to report to the law enforcement center to complete an intake or not.
• Available during 12-hour shift to report to the law enforcement office within 30 minutes of receiving a call.
• Work in a respectful manner with all community partners, take directions, and present concise information regarding the youth to the county attorney and community partners.
• Accurately enter information into a database.
• Part of a team covering all shifts.

Requirements

• Must be able to work independently under the general supervision of the HMCCC Deputy Director.
• Maintain strict standards defined by legislation, agency policies and procedures, and the Kansas Department of Corrections/Juvenile Services.

Qualifications

• Must be available during 12-hour shifts to report to the law enforcement office within 30 minutes of receiving a call.
• Must be able to work in a respectful manner with all community partners.
• Must be able to take directions and present concise information regarding the youth to the county attorney and community partners.
• Must be able to accurately enter information into a database.

Skills

• Ability to work independently under the general supervision of the HMCCC Deputy Director.
• Ability to maintain strict standards defined by legislation, agency policies and procedures, and the Kansas Department of Corrections/Juvenile Services.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule including 6:00 am - 6:00 pm or 6:00 pm to 6:00 am M-F with 1-2 full weekends per month.

Pay

• $500.00 or $237.69 per pay period (changes with weekday shifts and weekend shifts).

Schedule

• 6:00 am - 6:00 pm or 6:00 pm to 6:00 am M-F with 1-2 full weekends per month.

Application

To apply, please visit www.mcphersoncountyks.us and attach a resume or obtain an application form in the Personnel office of the McPherson County Courthouse. The McPherson County Courthouse is located at 117 N. Maple, McPherson, Kansas. Hours of operation are M-F 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Equal Opportunity Employer

McPherson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, physical or mental handicap, age, or political preference.