Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs
Juvenile Justice Specialist I/II
Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs, Antlers, Oklahoma, United States, 74523
CompensationJJS I - $18.48 an hourJJS II - $21.12 an hourThis position is a safety sensitive position as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8 (K)(1)(i)(2) due to providing direct childcare. Therefore, those applicants testing positive for marijuana will not be hired even when in possession of a valid medical marijuana license.
Basic PurposePositions in this job family are assigned responsibility for providing services in the areas of rehabilitation of juvenile offenders and protection of the public through clinical and case management activities in the areas of juvenile intake, probation, parole and custodial responsibility for delinquent children and their families. Within an Office of Juvenile Justice facility, employees perform both program delivery and client intervention functions.Typical FunctionsCarries a differentiated case load in the area of juvenile justice; provides services and supervision to youths in custody or on probation or parole status.Conducts intake interviews with juvenile offenders, families, and victims and develops appropriate treatment plans.Provides individual and group counseling; arranges for health screening; recommends and implements placement, including out-of-home placement and community reintegration.Prepares reports for the court, District Attorney’s office, and Parole Board; may testify in court as an expert witness.Serves as liaison to facilities, agencies, and schools and participates on community councils and planning boards.Conducts foster care studies and recruits foster parents.Conducts diagnostic and evaluation interviews with residents placed in facilities and their families; prepares written social assessments; participates in formal evaluation staffing to recommend treatment methodologies.May develop and maintain a specialized area of training and expertise in one or more areas.Makes application for Title XIX and Title IV-E for custody juveniles.Provides detention screening for law enforcement entities and coordinates detention placement.Serves as advocate in due process District Review Hearings.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIESLevel IKnowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as they pertain to juvenile justice; community resources; human developmental stages; social work theory and practices; emotional, physical, and mental needs of children and families; sensitivity to cultural diversity; courtroom terminology; and clinical and counseling techniques. Ability to perform crisis intervention, gather necessary information, perform casework management, communicate effectively, and establish constructive relationships with children and families.Level IIKnowledge of statutes, policies, and procedures concerning contracts for Juvenile Services and foster care.LEVEL DESCRIPTORSThis job family consists of four levels distinguished by complexity, responsibility, and expertise required.Level I:Entry-level work in a training status, providing juvenile services to clients and their families.Level II:Full performance level providing juvenile services to youth and their families, including evaluating residents and monitoring provider contracts.Education and ExperienceLevel IRequires a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science or a bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience in relevant fields.Level IIRequires a master’s degree in a behavioral science or a juris doctorate degree, or equivalent experience.Special RequirementsApplicants must be willing and able to perform job-related travel, possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license, and be on-call 24/7. Must pass a background check, fingerprints, and drug screening. A trial period of 12 months will be required.Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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Basic PurposePositions in this job family are assigned responsibility for providing services in the areas of rehabilitation of juvenile offenders and protection of the public through clinical and case management activities in the areas of juvenile intake, probation, parole and custodial responsibility for delinquent children and their families. Within an Office of Juvenile Justice facility, employees perform both program delivery and client intervention functions.Typical FunctionsCarries a differentiated case load in the area of juvenile justice; provides services and supervision to youths in custody or on probation or parole status.Conducts intake interviews with juvenile offenders, families, and victims and develops appropriate treatment plans.Provides individual and group counseling; arranges for health screening; recommends and implements placement, including out-of-home placement and community reintegration.Prepares reports for the court, District Attorney’s office, and Parole Board; may testify in court as an expert witness.Serves as liaison to facilities, agencies, and schools and participates on community councils and planning boards.Conducts foster care studies and recruits foster parents.Conducts diagnostic and evaluation interviews with residents placed in facilities and their families; prepares written social assessments; participates in formal evaluation staffing to recommend treatment methodologies.May develop and maintain a specialized area of training and expertise in one or more areas.Makes application for Title XIX and Title IV-E for custody juveniles.Provides detention screening for law enforcement entities and coordinates detention placement.Serves as advocate in due process District Review Hearings.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIESLevel IKnowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as they pertain to juvenile justice; community resources; human developmental stages; social work theory and practices; emotional, physical, and mental needs of children and families; sensitivity to cultural diversity; courtroom terminology; and clinical and counseling techniques. Ability to perform crisis intervention, gather necessary information, perform casework management, communicate effectively, and establish constructive relationships with children and families.Level IIKnowledge of statutes, policies, and procedures concerning contracts for Juvenile Services and foster care.LEVEL DESCRIPTORSThis job family consists of four levels distinguished by complexity, responsibility, and expertise required.Level I:Entry-level work in a training status, providing juvenile services to clients and their families.Level II:Full performance level providing juvenile services to youth and their families, including evaluating residents and monitoring provider contracts.Education and ExperienceLevel IRequires a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science or a bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience in relevant fields.Level IIRequires a master’s degree in a behavioral science or a juris doctorate degree, or equivalent experience.Special RequirementsApplicants must be willing and able to perform job-related travel, possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license, and be on-call 24/7. Must pass a background check, fingerprints, and drug screening. A trial period of 12 months will be required.Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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