Supervisor, Juvenile Caseworker--Northeast Field Unit

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides in service training for intake, court, field service and specialized program affairs
• Sets up cases for probation officers
• Conducts case audits while reviewing and documenting the progress of all current cases
• Aids in developing case management plans
• Ensures necessary data is collected for forecasting, statistics and program evaluation
• Ensures court reports are properly prepared for Court
• Serves as liaison between the Juvenile Probation Department and the Courts, Social Service Agencies, Law Enforcement Agencies, Schools, and other professional disciplines
• Evaluates employees and formulates plans for improvement of performance
• Covers and provides ancillary support for staff absences
• Participates in departmental planning meetings and various work groups to develop programs and policy and procedures
• Serves on inter-departmental investigative team to address allegations of abuse and neglect
• Coordinates internship program; may supervise and train interns performing student placement through area college and university programs
• Provides evaluation and feedback

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three (3) years casework experience
• Eligibility for certification by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and Auto Liability Insurance
• Knowledge of applicable statutes