The Juvenile Court in Williston, ND, has announced an opening for a full-time Juvenile Court Officer I. The position offers a monthly salary of $5,671 and is part of Unit 4 - Juvenile Court. Applications are being accepted from August 14, 2024, until September 4, 2024.
The role involves performing case management and probation services for delinquent children. Responsibilities include investigating the background of delinquent children to assist the court in determining appropriate case dispositions and developing case plans that address community protection, competency development, and accountability.
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, criminal justice or a related field. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, both oral and written; the ability to work with diverse populations; and experience in planning and implementing case plans. Additionally, candidates should be skilled in analyzing case issues to make fair recommendations and decisions.
The position reports to the Director of Juvenile Court Services or a Juvenile Court Supervisor. It requires specialized training but not the extensive experience needed for more advanced roles such as Juvenile Court Officer II.
Key duties include preparing predisposition reports to assess delinquency offenses, interviewing involved parties to gather information from various sources including schools and law enforcement agencies, presenting detailed service plans to the court during hearings, maintaining regular contact with youth on probation to ensure compliance with court orders, and engaging with community organizations.
Candidates must also demonstrate knowledge of probation work principles and practices related to juvenile court procedures; local ordinances; federal and state laws affecting juveniles; individual and group behavior; word processing; and specialized court/case management systems.
Skills required include interpersonal collaboration within an agency setting; planning and organizing case plans; evaluating investigated materials; building rapport through counseling and interviewing; strong written and verbal communication for public presentations; operating general office equipment; using computer software for word processing and case management; as well as documenting case activities effectively.
For more details on this job posting or to apply online: [Job Posting](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/4619528/juvenile-court-officer-i-williston?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs)
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