Court Services Officer; i-ACT & Intervention Coordinator

Summary

JUVENILE CORRECTIONS COURT SERVICES OFFICER I-ACT & INTERVENTION COORDINATOR

Okanogan County Juvenile Detention has an opening for a Juvenile Court Services Officer, i-ACT & Intervention Coordinator. This is a full time Union position with full benefits including:

Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, retirement options, veba, 13 paid holidays, sick and annual leave accruals. Salary is $4323-$5254 per month plus a 5% premium pay for the i-ACT program duties.

JOB OBJECTIVE/SUMMARY

Coordinates and instructs the i-ACT program, providing training, skill development, case coordination, and collaborative support services for court-involved youth, families, staff, and community partners while promoting evidence-based intervention practices and positive youth outcomes. Coordinate services for juvenile court-involved youth and families to implement needed interventions. These services may be multifaceted and require collaboration with several agencies, such as Mental Health Services, Substance Use Disorder Services, Juvenile Court, Schools, and Other providers, as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/ CONDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

The following training, certifications and reporting requirements must be successfully completed, maintained or complied with during the duration of employment, as a condition of employment. Failure to successfully complete, maintain or comply with these requirements could result in dismissal from employment.

1. Must be 21 years of age or older.
2. An Associate's Degree from a fully accredited college or university with a desire to work with youth & families involved in the juvenile justice system, equivalent educational and/ or experience may be substituted by the Administrator.
3. A valid Washington State Driver's License and proof of liability insurance.
4. Must be proficient in the use of computers using Microsoft Office.
5. After hiring, the employee must successfully complete a First Aid/ CPR course, provided by the department, as a condition of continued employment.
6. Ability to receive Washington State approved evidence-based program certification within 12 months of employment as directed by the unit supervisor.
7. After hiring, the employee must successfully complete the Juvenile Service Academy including CMAP (Case Management Assessment Process) at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, as a condition of continued employment.
8. Must be able to meet qualifications as a Washington State Registered Counselor within 6 months of employment.
9. The ability to prepare and present findings, conclusions and recommendations clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
10. Certain job areas or assigned functions may require special educational levels, licensures and/ or certifications. If so, these requirements will be specified in the job announcement.
11. Must be of high moral character, have a commitment to the agency mission and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Must be law abiding, drug free and not involved in alcohol abuse.
12. Must report any criminal convictions, guilty pleas or deferral agreements immediately to the appropriate supervisor or the Department Head.

To apply submit an Okanogan County Application along with a letter of interest, resume, signed job description and addendum. For more information contact Vicky Poole at 509-422-7169 or by email at vpoole@okanogancounty.gov. Interviews may begin as applications are received. Open until filled. EOE

Job Description

JUVENILE CORRECTIONS COURT SERVICES OFFICER I-ACT & INTERVENTION COORDINATOR

Okanogan County Juvenile Detention has an opening for a Juvenile Court Services Officer, i-ACT & Intervention Coordinator. This is a full time Union position with full benefits including:

Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, retirement options, veba, 13 paid holidays, sick and annual leave accruals. Salary is $4323-$5254 per month plus a 5% premium pay for the i-ACT program duties.

JOB OBJECTIVE/SUMMARY

Coordinates and instructs the i-ACT program, providing training, skill development, case coordination, and collaborative support services for court-involved youth, families, staff, and community partners while promoting evidence-based intervention practices and positive youth outcomes. Coordinate services for juvenile court-involved youth and families to implement needed interventions. These services may be multifaceted and require collaboration with several agencies, such as Mental Health Services, Substance Use Disorder Services, Juvenile Court, Schools, and Other providers, as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/ CONDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

The following training, certifications and reporting requirements must be successfully completed, maintained or complied with during the duration of employment, as a condition of employment. Failure to successfully complete, maintain or comply with these requirements could result in dismissal from employment.

1. Must be 21 years of age or older.
2. An Associate's Degree from a fully accredited college or university with a desire to work with youth & families involved in the juvenile justice system, equivalent educational and/ or experience may be substituted by the Administrator.
3. A valid Washington State Driver's License and proof of liability insurance.
4. Must be proficient in the use of computers using Microsoft Office.
5. After hiring, the employee must successfully complete a First Aid/ CPR course, provided by the department, as a condition of continued employment.
6. Ability to receive Washington State approved evidence-based program certification within 12 months of employment as directed by the unit supervisor.
7. After hiring, the employee must successfully complete the Juvenile Service Academy including CMAP (Case Management Assessment Process) at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, as a condition of continued employment.
8. Must be able to meet qualifications as a Washington State Registered Counselor within 6 months of employment.
9. The ability to prepare and present findings, conclusions and recommendations clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
10. Certain job areas or assigned functions may require special educational levels, licensures and/ or certifications. If so, these requirements will be specified in the job announcement.
11. Must be of high moral character, have a commitment to the agency mission and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Must be law abiding, drug free and not involved in alcohol abuse.
12. Must report any criminal convictions, guilty pleas or deferral agreements immediately to the appropriate supervisor or the Department Head.

To apply submit an Okanogan County Application along with a letter of interest, resume, signed job description and addendum. For more information contact Vicky Poole at 509-422-7169 or by email at vpoole@okanogancounty.gov. Interviews may begin as applications are received. Open until filled. EOE