Juvenile Justice Specialist I/II

Compensation Juvenile Justice Specialist I Annual Salary - $38,447.85 Hourly Rate - $18.48 Juvenile Justice Specialist II Annual Salary - $43,949.58 Hourly Rate - $21.13 Why you’ll love it here! HOPE. COMPASSION. COMMITMENT. The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) strives to provide Oklahoma youth and families the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. Our mission is to collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma Youth. Perks:

Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums. A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations. Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care. Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match. 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full-time employees. 11 paid holidays a year. Student Loan repayment options. Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors. Longevity Bonus for years of service.

Note: This position is a safety-sensitive position as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8 (K)(1)(i)(2) due to providing direct childcare. Therefore, those applicants testing positive for marijuana will not be hired even when in possession of a valid medical marijuana license. Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are assigned responsibility for providing services in the areas of rehabilitation of juvenile offenders and protection of the public through clinical and case management activities in the areas of juvenile intake, probation, parole, and custodial responsibility for delinquent children and their families. Within an Office of Juvenile Justice facility, employees perform both program delivery and client intervention functions. Typical Functions

Carries a differentiated case load in the area of juvenile justice; provides services and supervision to youths in custody or on probation or parole status. Conducts intake interviews with juvenile offenders, families, and victims and develops appropriate treatment plans. Provides individual and group counseling; arranges for health screening; recommends and implements placement, including out-of-home placement and community reintegration. Prepares reports for the court, District Attorney’s office, and Parole Board; may testify in court as an expert witness. Serves as liaison to facilities, agencies, and schools and participates on community councils and planning boards. Conducts foster care studies and recruits foster parents. Conducts diagnostic and evaluation interviews with residents and their families; prepares written social assessment of diagnostic factors. May develop and maintain a specialized area of training and expertise. Makes application for Title XIX and Title IV-E for custody juveniles. Serves as advocate, presenter, or administrative hearing officer in due process District Review Hearings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Level I: Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, legislation, policies and procedures as they pertain to the state administration of Juvenile Justice and the investigation of juvenile delinquency; of community resources; of human developmental stages; of social work theory and practices; of emotional, physical and mental needs of children and families; of sensitivity to cultural diversity; of courtroom terminology and procedures; and of clinical and counseling techniques. Level II: Those identified in Level I plus knowledge of statutes, policies and procedures concerning contracts for Juvenile Services. LEVEL DESCRIPTORS This job family consists of four levels which are distinguished by the level of complexity and diversity of the specific job assignments, the extent of responsibility assigned, and the expertise required. Education and Experience requirements:

Level I: Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science; or a bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience in juvenile justice, social work, or related fields. Level II: Master’s degree in a behavioral science; or a juris doctorate degree; or a master’s degree and one year of professional experience in juvenile justice, or related fields. Special Requirements: Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel, possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at the time of appointment, and be willing to be on-call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Must be able to pass background check, fingerprints, and drug screening. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr