Juvenile Diversion and Intake Officer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the general supervision of the chief juvenile probation officer, conducts interviews with juveniles and their families at their residences prior to their first appearance in Court to gather complete background; meets with youth and parents of first time offenders deemed eligible for diversion by prosecutor; explains youths charges and answers questions without giving legal advice; explains the diversion program and the benefits and risks of the program; signs the contract; writes prehearing reports; monitors activities and/or behavior of assigned juvenile offenders; prepares and files motions with the court for probation cases; attends court hearings to observe and testify when required; provide courtroom security; provides secretarial support to the probation office.

Under general supervision of Probate, Juvenile, and Domestic Relations Common Pleas Judge, provides secretarial support for the juvenile probation office to prepare a variety of documents, reports, paperwork and correspondence. Operates scanner to back image all cases in Probate and Juvenile Courts dating from 1800s to present for creation of electronic file from physical records; maintains cases in electronic filing system.

QUALIFICATIONS: An example of acceptable qualifications:

Completion of an Associates degree in Criminal Justice or related field. Familiarity with standard office procedures in addition to Microsoft Office and Excel knowledge.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person