Juvenile Court Care Coordinator

Position Summary

The Juvenile Court Care Coordinator is responsible for facilitating community-based services for juveniles who have been adjudicated delinquent and assigned a Juvenile Court Officer (JCO) or are serving an Informal Adjustment Agreement with the purpose of reducing youth violence, teen pregnancy, school dropouts, truancy, gang activity, and substance abuse. This position is expected to participate as a member of the child’s treatment plan and act upon the treatment plan developed by the JCO and the child/family. Travel is required.

Service Area Coverage

Travel throughout Crawford, Ida, and part of Buena Vista counties as clients are referred by JCOs

Essential Job Functions

• Provides all services in accordance with the policies and procedures of Siouxland Human Investment Partnership, applicable professional code of ethics, and all payor, licensing, and governmental rules
• Attends and participates in training sessions and related training opportunities as made available, as well as appropriate staff meetings
• Collaborates with families, schools, family services, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts to help children who face problems, such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty
• Addresses legal issues, such as child abuse and discipline, assisting with hearings and providing testimony
• Consults with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems, such as truancy and misbehavior, and to implement solutions
• Conducts curfew checks
• Arranges, conducts, and records urinalysis drug tests
• Provides, finds, or arranges for support services, such as mental health, prenatal care, substance abuse treatment, job training, counseling, or parenting classes to prevent problems from developing
• Counsel parents with child rearing problems, interviewing the child and family to determine whether further action is required
• Provides skill development, and other activities to address the clients risk factors
• Maintains case files that include documentation of assessments, progress notes, and additional reports
• Assists with scheduling appointments and arranging transportation to appointments
• Arranges and monitors community service
• Interacts with and builds relationships with clients to assist them in gaining insight and developing plans to achieve personal, social, educational, and vocational goals
• Communication

• Teamwork
• Ethics and Integrity
• Planning and Organization
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Relationship Building
• Stress tolerance
• Other duties as assigned

Business Hours

Regular hours of operation: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday

Hours may vary based on client case plan, including nights and/or weekends

No on-call duty is required beyond regular hours of operation

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work or related field preferred or associates degree with 3 years of relevant experience

Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience working in human services or related field required

• Experience working with the juvenile court preferred
• Experience working with families and adolescents preferred
• Knowledge of mental health required
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and proof of insurance

Employee Benefits

Generous benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, IPERS, paid holidays, etc., further details upon request.

• SHIP is an equal opportunity employer