Juvenile Justice Resource Supervisor

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Hiring Agency:

Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:

Norfolk NE

Hiring Rate:

$31.458

Job Posting:

JR2025-Juvenile Justice Resource Supervisor (Open)

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Job Description:

The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers medical/dental/vision $20000 free basic life insurance state-matched 156% retirement plan 13 paid holidays earned paid vacation and sick leave and more.

Under general supervision of district Chief Probation Officer this positions responsibilities include matching juvenile service needs and funding options relative to out-of-home care/placement and behavior health services in conjunction with the referring probation officer analysis of provided services and research to identify and develop interventions best practices and services at the district level.

JOB DUTIES

1. Utilizes assessment instruments completed by probation officers and case staffing to identify funding streams for out-of-home care/ placement and/or wrap around services based on needs and behaviors.

2. Conducts analysis of provided services and research to identify and develop interventions best practices and services at the district level.

3. Responsible for the distribution of cases coordinating court appearances and management information in order to monitor workload.

4. Consults with probation officers and utilizes risk assessment instruments and case staffing to match juveniles with appropriate alternatives to detention based on needs and behaviors.

5. Coordinates with the Juvenile Justice Treatment Specialist/designee to identify obtain and resolve issues relative to juvenile services to enhance the use of detention alternatives.

6. Maintains appropriate documentation which supports compliance with federal state and local laws; collects and monitors data outcomes; prepares reports as necessary and oversees program evaluation.

7. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity equity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race religion sex age national origin disability marital status sexual orientation or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in criminal justice or related fields; 3 years of related experience in probation system.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Other: Requires being on-call

KNOWLEDGE

• Supervisory principles;

• Applicable federal and state laws rules regulations policies programs and services;

• Case management practices and principles and community resources;

• Best practices regarding risk assessment and intake options;

• Knowledge of issues concerning juvenile justice and access to services for juveniles;

• Knowledge of Justice System;

• Applicable practices and regulations for legal proceedings;

• Computers and applicable software applications.

SKILLS

• Managing and evaluating employees;

• Prioritizing and assigning work;

• Interpreting and applying applicable laws codes regulations and standards;

• Planning coordinating monitoring and prioritizing resource development assignments;

• Consulting and interacting with the court staff providers and other stakeholders;

• Developing placement service plans analyzing assessment instruments matching service needs and funding options;

• Developing and providing education to staff and other local state and national juvenile justice stakeholders;

• Maintaining records and files;

• Operating computers and applicable software applications;

• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers supervisors the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.

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