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Job Type

Part-time

Description

This position is an on-call position with night and weekend hours.

Job Purpose and Objectives:The Juvenile Intake and Assessment Worker Provide 24 hour per day uniform assessment strategies and least restrictive placement options for youth as set out by use of an assessment tool and the KDAI (Kansas Detention Assessment Instrument) adopted by the Kansas Supreme Court. Placement decisions shall take into account the best interest of the youth, the family unit, and public safety; least restrictive placement guidelines; and available community resources. All placements shall adhere to the criteria for the detention of youth as set out in the KDAI. Facilitate the exchange of information regarding the youth served among cooperating entities. Provide emergency crisis intervention and referrals for the youth and family for additional services recommended by the MASYI II. Temp. Part-time Intake Workers must complete 20 hours of continuing education annually.

Cultural Competencies:

• Job Ownership, Accountability & Reliability: Follows-up on and meets commitments; can be depended upon to be willing to work, do it properly, and complete it on time. Takes pride in the job and ownership for work, and possesses a strong ability to stay focused on individual, department, and County results. Faithfulness in coming to work daily and conforming to scheduled work hours.
• Communication:Clearly and effectively expresses ideas, instructions and thoughts (verbally and in writing) so they are clearly understood. Demonstrates a level of listening skill such that customer and co-worker needs are understood and resolved. Communicates respect for and recognition of the contributions of individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Customer Focus & Public Relations:Builds positive internal and external customer relationships; is committed to customer satisfaction; assumes responsibility for solving customer problems and ensures commitments to customers are met.
• Initiative:Independently acts to resolve problems and provide solutions; seeks out new responsibilities; generates new ideas; practices self-development. Able to follow through on assignments and take appropriate action with the appropriate amount of supervision for this position.
• Organizational Compliance & Safety:Complies with external regulations and internal policies, rules and procedures to help protect the organization from fraud, waste, abuse, discrimination and other practices that disrupt operations and/or put the County at risk. Understands, supports and follows safety standards as required by the job; keeps the workplace clean and safe. Demonstrates appropriate use of and respect for County property and equipment.
• Teamwork:Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, and trust among the team; fosters commitment and team spirit; works cooperatively with others to achieve overall goals. Readiness to respond positively to instructions/ procedures.

Essential Duties:

• Must maintain and answer their phones if they are on call.
• Maintain a general understanding of Kansas laws related to juveniles and maintain knowledge of services with area agencies.
• Screen youth taken into custody and examine placement options.
• Make informed placements of youth.
• Protect confidentiality of information acquired.
• Complete conditions of release for Juvenile Offenders and complete all release forms.
• To assist Law Enforcement with the placement forms for CINC and find foster homes if needed.
• Inform Juvenile Division of County Attorneys Office and all other involved agencies of information regarding youth.
• Maintain all files for each contact and complete UAs.
• Any other duties at the discretion of Director.

Requirements

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• The applicant must be 21 years of age or older
• The applicant must have a high school diploma or GED and one year experience working with youth.
• Applicant must have good communication, written skills and computer skills.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, outside agencies, officials and the public required.
• Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to perform at an acceptable level within six months of being awarded the position.
• This position requires passing of background check, drug screening.
• No history of adult or juvenile felony charges and or abuse or neglect.

Ability To:

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