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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuvenile Court AssistantJob Title: Department: Reports to: FLSA Exempt: Union: BBP: Salary Level: Location: Approved By: Approved Date: SUMMARY JEFFERSON COUNTY Job Description Juvenile Court Assistant Juvenile Services Juvenile Court Administrator No UFCW No Grade 26 Courthouse Human Resources DirectoSJ September 12, 2025 The Juvenile Court Assistant provides overall administrative support to juvenile justice and diversion programs. Monitors low-risk juveniles and pre-disposition youth, including those involved in the Juvenile Diversion Program. Monitors technical compliance with the case plans and court conditions of probation and pre-trial conditions of release. Acts as facilitator for Cognitive Behavioral Programs, and coordinates truancy matters. May perform duties of the Community Restitution Coordinator. Provides support to Probation Counselor and Civil Dependency Program Manager. May be trained as a Guardian ad Litem and have an assigned case. Performs clerical procedures and system management related to juvenile offender, referred youth, truancy, youth at risk programs and Guardian ad Litem program. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned: Probation Assistance: Supports Probation Counselor in the form of case plan support, tracking of juvenile offenders, and monitoring caseloads in their absence. Performs pre-screen risk assessments on diversion/pre-trial youth. May perform full-screen assessment if required based on the risk level of youth. Creates appropriate case plans for low-risk youth served. Monitors technical compliance of low- risk offenders and pre-trial offenders. Provides supervision of "observed" urinalysis testing of youth under court order to submit to testing. Conducts office interviews and performs some field supervision of low-risk or pre-trial offenders, including school and/or job contacts. Coordinates community resources for assigned youth including employment, school alternatives, drug/alcohol treatment and other social services. May assist the Probation Counselor in the supervision of higher risk offenders. Jefferson County Job Description: Juvenile Court Assistant Page 2 of 6 Diversion Coordination: Receives referrals of juveniles who have been screened for legal sufficiency to enter the Diversion Program. Advises and assures that juveniles of legal rights and makes referrals to legal representation as needed. Develops, prepares and supports Diversion agreements, workshops and seminars as needed or planned by the Department for the Diversion program. Cognitive Behavioral Programs: Performs the duties of trainer /facilitator for Juvenile Services Cognitive Behavioral Programs, abiding by all quality assurance and training requirements associated with intervention. Truancy Coordination: Coordinates cases coming before the truancy court, assisting the School District in filing documentation, presenting truancy matters in court, and monitoring court orders on truancy. Attends and assists schools in Community Engagement Boards. Develops, prepares and conducts workshops, seminars, as needed or planned by the Department for the purpose of dropout prevention. Completes clerical procedures and systems related to juvenile offenders on supervision, truancy and youth at risk programs. Becca Counselor: Screens cases for appropriateness for filings of At-Risk Youth (ARY) petitions and Child in Need of Services (CHINS) Petitions. Coordinates with the Department of Child and Family Services to prepare case plans for ARY and CHINS youth. Prepares legal documentation and may initiate correspondence to support programs including Truancy, Youth-At Risk and Diversion. Guardian ad Litem Program: Assists the Civil Dependency Program Manager with the Guardian ad Litem Program. Be trained and perform duties as a Guardian ad Litem. Operates a vehicle to perform duties and to travel between work locations to attend meetings, events and conferences. Perform other duties as may be assigned or required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. COMPETENCY: To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate competency in the following: Analytical: Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes Jefferson County Job Description: Juvenile Court Assistant Page 3 of 6 information skillfully; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Project Management: Coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and within budget. Technical Skills: Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others. Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments. Interpersonal Skills: Maintains confidentiality; keeps emotions under control. Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings. Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs; able to read and interpret written information. Teamwork: Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Diversity: Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values. Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values. Judgment: Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasons for decisions; makes timely decisions. Planning/Organizing: Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks. Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments. Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality. Quantity: Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner. Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly. Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments. Initiative: Asks for and offers help when needed. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the Jefferson County Job Description: Juvenile Court Assistant Page 4 of 6 knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Associates (AA) Degree in Criminal Justice or Social Services and a minimum of five (5) years' experience working with juveniles in either a formal or volunteer setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as legal pleadings, court orders, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. COMPUTER SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Excel spreadsheet software; Word processing software, JIS /JCS database; Case Management and Assessment Process (CMAP) software. Ability to adapt to new and modified equipment and software which may be acquired. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Washington State Driver's License Must pass a Criminal History Check Must successfully complete the CJTC Juvenile Probation Academy within one (1) year of appointment, including the portion addressing the risk assessment and case management process. Must successfully complete training for facilitation of Cognitive Behavioral programs, including all requirements of the associated statewide quality assurance plan. OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of legal practices and procedures and legal terminology and document formats. .,. Jeffel'son County Job Description: Juvenile Court Assistant Page 5 of 6 Knowledge of best practices for juvenile courts including case management awareness and knowledge of the Risk Assessment/Case Management process. Knowledge of the processes around change, motivational interviewing and other techniques supporting the Case Management process. Knowledge of child welfare and development, delinquent behaviors and family dynamics. Knowledge and understanding of the public school system, and ability to advocate within said system. Ability to work independently and in a working environment. Ability to secure and impart information accurately. Ability to use tact and judgment in responding to public, law enforcement, juveniles, school administration, and officials from other agencies. Ability to remain calm and productive in a busy office environment under stressful conditions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public officials and the general public. Understand the need for maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. Work under conditions that may include situations of volatility on the part of juvenile offenders or their parents. For Community Restitution Assignment: General knowledge of small equipment such as lawnmowers and weed-eaters. Ability to drive a large van with attached trailer in a safe manner. Ability to set standards for safety and monitor youth for compliance. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Jefferson County Job Description: Juvenile Court Assistant Page 6 of 6 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. CAREER LADDER This position is not a part of a career ladder.