Juvenile Intervention Officer, Juvenile Enforcement Center

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES: The duties listed below are in addition to the duties assigned under the associated job description. The omission of specific work statements does not necessarily exclude them from being performed by the position and is for illustrative purposes only.

REFERENCEJUVENILE INTERVENTION OFFICERVIAJOB DESCRIPTIONS

The Juvenile Intervention Officer ensures referred youths receive the most appropriate services to effectively and efficiently serve the youth within the community. This will be accomplished through the provision of necessary and appropriate services as determined by the individualized needs of the youth based upon a service needs assessment and other appropriate tools.

Provides one or more core transition services specifically vocational services and/or educational services including mentoring and transportation services. Youth shall receive a combination of evidence-based services and value-added services to include employment readiness academic remediation life skills training and experiential education. Will be trained in evidence-based delinquency interventions LST (Life Skills Training) and SNAP (Stop Now and Plan). Both of these services will be delivered in a group setting to all applicable youths. All the groups will be provided in the evenings.

Follow the scope of services identified in Contract #10791 and SNAP Contract between the Department of Juvenile Justice the Department of Children and Families the Florida Network and the Seminole County Sheriffs Office. Follow any and all amendments to the scope of services outlined in these contracts.

Prepares and maintains administrative documentation as required. Prepares various specialized and statistical reports as required including assisting in daily monthly and annual data collection.

Performs other duties as assigned or as may be necessary in the efficient and effective performance of the position functions.

Develops and maintains relationships with judicial law enforcement schools and social and community organizations.

• Bachelors degree in Education Guidance/Counseling Social Work or a closely related field
• Consideration may be given to equivalent combination of related training education and experience
• Must become FCIC/NCIC certified via an FBI background background screening and FDLE qualification examination within six (6) months of employment
• Must be able to complete PAR training within six (6) months of employment
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers License

Knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques. Ability to provide counseling and guidance services; to conduct and document interviews; to make recommendations concerning the documentation processing and disposition of delinquent juveniles; to work independently without constant supervision; to communicate both orally and in writing; to understand interpret and implement policies law and procedures in regards to Florida Statute Chapter 985; to plan organize prioritize and coordinate work assignments.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment for this position involves direct contact with arrested truant and runaway juveniles. Depending on job assignment the majority of the work is performed in either an office setting or has a heavy emphasis in field investigations. Job assignment may require court attendance and may include driving an agency vehicle. Work is performed twenty four hours a day seven days a week and may require the incumbent to work varied hours.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS

Mobility-Frequent sitting and standing for extended periods of time; some stooping bending climbing stairs and running; constant use of a computer

Lifting-Able to lift 25 pounds

Visual-Constant overall vision; constant color perception constant eye-hand coordination; frequent reading/close-up work

Dexterity-Frequent repetitive motion and reaching

Hearing/Talking-Constant requirement to hear normal speech; constant hearing on telephone and radio; ability to hear faint sounds; constant talking on telephone/radio

Emotional/Psychological- Potential contact with hostile individuals; direct juvenile inmate contact exposure to emergency situations; may be exposed to trauma grief and death; frequent public contact; decision-making and concentration

Special Requirements-Ability to behave respectably and with utmost integrity even when off duty. Work may including working weekends nights holidays and/or overtime or call outs; May be required to respond for any critical incident manmade or natural

Environmental- Exposure to varied weather conditions

External applicants for employment will submit to a thorough background investigation which includes but not limited to past employment/education verification driver license review credit history prior drug use history arrest/conviction record and computerized voice stress analysis (CVSA) testing. A certified examiner administers the CVSA with questions addressing illegal drug use and general questions of honesty and criminal history. Any dishonesty or deception on the Employment Application will disqualify your application.

The background investigation process may take 3-6 months depending upon the complexity of the applicants background and position for which youve applied. Applicants selected for employment will be provided a conditional offer and required to submit to a medical examination with drug screening.

Candidates must also comply with the Agencys current Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy. A copy ofGeneral Order 28 - Dress and Appearance can be accessed here. An applicants tattoos and body ornamentation must be disclosed at the time of application and will be documented as part of the agencys review process even if otherwise meeting the Agencys policy.

Applicants not selected for employment will receive notification from the Human Resources Division to include justification based on the following disqualifiers: negative background failure to meet minimum qualifications as outlined in the specific job description or any additional information discovered during the interview process. Applicants will be eligible to reapply with the Seminole County Sheriffs Office after one year from date of notification.

The Seminole County Sheriffs Office is committed to a diverse work force is a drug free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly support our military veterans and their families and encourage them to consider applying to agency job announcements for which they may qualify. Preference-Eligible Applicant service members and veterans and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans receive preference and priority and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Additionally certain Preference-Eligible Applicants may also be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment.