Social Services Specialist #1726 - Juvenile Court Judge

Responsibilities

• Provides a variety of functions and services in dealing with first-time offenders
• Interviews, gathers information and recommends appropriate sanctions as an alternative to filing a petition
• Identifies community resources relevant to the facts of the case
• Imposes fines, restitution, community service and/or other sanctions
• Works with parents, custodians, victims, law enforcement and others
• Sets informal hearing dates and status dates
• Monitors compliance to conditions
• Determines appropriate response to failure to comply
• Initiates and drafts petitions
• Sets dates for hearing
• Advises appropriate parties regarding future and on-going court activities and schedules
• Compiles and completes reports, findings and related activities
• Maintains on-going records, files, statistical reports and worksheets regarding individual case activity
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, sociology, justice studies, or a related field; OR
  • An Associate’s Degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, sociology, justice studies, or a related field and two (2) years of direct work experience in a juvenile court environment, case management, social work, behavioral health, or a related field involving at-risk or troubled youth or juveniles involved in the court system; OR
  • The equivalent of a high school diploma and four (4) years of direct work experience in a juvenile court environment, case management, social work, behavioral health, or a related field involving at risk or troubled youth or juveniles involved in the court system.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Additional Requirements:
  • This position requires a Federal NCIC background check and fingerprinting prior to accepting the position and every five (5) years thereafter as a condition of continued employment in the position.