Wood Jr High

School or Department

Juvenile Court Liaison

Assignment Open

6/26/23

Date

TBD by bldg

Start Time

TBD by bldg

End Time

8.00

Number of Hours/Day

Non-Bargaining

Classification

7-8

Grade Level

8/1/2023

New Assignment Date

• Under the joint oversight of the Principal of the school and the Juvenile Court Officer IV supervising Scott County, the school based Juvenile Court Liaison will be an employee of the Davenport Community School District.
• This person will perform the specified duties relating to young people under supervision of the Juvenile Court Office. This person will also perform duties as assigned to prevent or reduce truancy, behavior problems, and /or failing grades.
• Truancy: Receives referrals from school officials regarding students with attendance problems. Investigates attendance referrals including in-home visits. Provides short-term counseling services to families whose children are experiencing attendance problems; may transport children to/from school as needed to ensure their attendance. Refer to/coordinate with other agency services needed to assist families with school attendance issues.
• Juvenile Probation Services: Aids in the supervision and counseling of juveniles under the Juvenile Court Services supervision. Coordinates services provided by various agencies to assigned juveniles and their families. Consults/coordinates with school officials on each probationer's educational progress. Provides direct supervision sufficient to maintain appropriate school behavior. May include 1-1 supervision in classrooms, hallways, lunch room, school grounds. Makes home and community visits as needed to insure compliance with school and probation programs, including attendance. Responsible for the implementation of all Juvenile Court orders and dispositions of juveniles on caseload. Other duties as assigned may include special programming during summer months.
• Delinquency Prevention Activities: Counsels youth at risk of delinquent activity. Provides information regarding juvenile crime and consequences to students of the Davenport Community School District. Makes home and community visits as needed.
• This person must be willing to work as a part of a team focused on improved student performance.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal of the school or the Juvenile Court Officer IV supervision Scott County.

• Must be able to lift/push/pull 50 lbs.
• Must be physically able to ascend and descend stairs.
• Must be able to be mobile for most of the scheduled work hours.
• Excellent attendance is mandatory for this position.
• Ability to drive to and from different locations for meetings, workshops and home visits.

• Knowledge of Juvenile Court Law, procedures and processes.
• Knowledge of Davenport Community School District procedures and policies related to truancy.
• Ability to work under pressure and to handle crisis effectively.
• Ability to communicate with others-through written work and orally.
• Must be at least 21 year of age.
• Bachelor's degree in counseling, criminal justice, sociology, or related social sciences.
• Must agree to criminal and child abuse record checks.
• Must possess a valid Iowa motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must have experience with restorative practices or willing to be trained