Juvenile Program Coordinator

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

Assist the department in developing and maintaining a family engagement plan to enhance family engagement per NRS 62B.645 and other evidence-based programming implemented by the department.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Practice strategies to strengthen parent-child relationships, improve parenting skills, teach effective problem-solving and reduce family stress
• Build trusting relationships with families and provide support in establishing positive home environments
• Provide referral services to improve family relationships and support individual emotional and/or psychological needs
• Provide services tailored to the family needs, strengths, weaknesses, lifestyle, and culture
• Provide evidence-based programs including parenting classes, anger management, life skills, etc.

• Facilitate groups for evidence-based programs including Forward Thinking, Alternatives, Girls Circle and Boys Council curriculum.   
• Collaborate with probation staff in developing programming that assist juveniles in avoiding future delinquent behavior that cause arrest and detention stays 
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepares written reports; maintains individual case files and chronological records.
• Work with probation officers to identify appropriate participants for programs.  Then coordinate efforts with parents to obtain needed information (i.e. emergency contact information, parental release forms, etc.)
• Submit progress reports to probation officers and the Family Court on participant’s progress throughout program.  
• Assigned job tasks/duties are not limited to the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in the area of corrections, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, or closely related behavioral science field OR
• Associates degree plus 2  years experience in a related field performing the above duties OR
• High school diplomas and 4 years of relevant work experience
• Must maintain a valid Nevada driver's license

An employee in this position must have the following knowledge, skills, abilities upon application:

Knowledge

• Principles and practices of youth supervision
• Counseling methods, techniques and applications
• Community programs, resources, and services available for assistance to youth and families
• Functions and general practices of law enforcement agencies and of the courts
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws; national trends in juvenile justice.

Skills 

• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Screening and evaluating juveniles for behavioral problems, alcohol and drug withdrawal, security risk and psychological needs.
• Observing details accurately and recognizing suspicious behavior.
• Selecting, training, and evaluating subordinate employees.
• Supervising, directing, motivating employees, and planning their work assignments effectively. 
• Creating a fair, unbiased, cooperative work atmosphere.
• Understanding, interpreting, and communicating complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
• Using the tools and equipment listed below.

• Work effectively with juveniles and their families; respond to and make decisions
• Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing
• Build client rapport and maintain confidentiality
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including various community agencies, schools and legal representatives.
• Ability to work with, supervise, and relate to/with juveniles who are referred to the department. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Pass a thorough law enforcement background investigation
• Must be willing to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and shift work if required.
• Employees in this classification are required to complete one year of probationary period.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) as well as verbal and written skills are desirable.

An employee in this position must meet the following physical requirements upon application:

Elko County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

In compliance with applicable laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations.

Salary : $52,520 - $63,024