JUVENILE CASE MANAGER (MUNICIPAL COURT)

Position will be open until filled.

We are currently seeking:

A Juvenile Case Manager to join our team. In this role, you will coordinate and perform a variety of case management functions on behalf of the City's Municipal Court; prepare and maintain case records; conduct home, office and school visits; monitor juveniles/minors for compliance with court orders; provides information to the Court as to a child's home environment, child's developmental, psychological and educational status, child's previous interaction with the Justice System and make recommendations that are in the best interest of the child.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives and processes all juvenile and minor related offenses filed in Municipal Court.
• Oversees Teen Court Program
• Manages assigned juvenile caseloads and provides case management services to defendants.
• Interacts and communicates with juveniles, parents, school officials and other agencies regarding case related matters.
• Conducts field visits to client homes and schools; monitors juveniles for compliance with Court orders.
• Follows up and ensures individuals issue apologies, pay fines, attend classes, and/or conduct community service as mandated by the Court.
• Prepares and sends reminders to juveniles and parents regarding court ordered obligations.
• Assists in preparing juveniles for court proceedings; monitors and ensures defendants maintain compliance with the Court's juvenile dress code.
• Performs case research; prepares, scans, indexes, and maintains various types of case documentation.
• Assists with supervising the juvenile community service activities as required.
• Obtains juvenile fingerprints; prepares and processes documentation for the transfer of individuals to the City's Juvenile Justice Center.
• Prepares daily, monthly and yearly reports.
• Make recommendations and relay information relevant to assisting the Judge in making decisions in the best interest of the child.

The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Requirements and Skills:

• Performing a variety of case management functions on behalf of the Municipal Court.
• Conducting field visits and monitoring juveniles for compliance with court orders.
• Interacting with juveniles, parents, and school officials regarding case related matters.
• Preparing, updating, and maintaining case records, reports, and documentation.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other staff, court/law enforcement personnel, school officials, juveniles, and parents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent; two years' experience working with juveniles and two years' case management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver License.
• Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment and in the field when conducting home/school visits.
• Subject to driving, sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds.
• Exposure to variable weather conditions, firearms, hazardous materials, infectious diseases, and potentially hostile members of the public.

Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.

Salary : $47,879