Juvenile Diversion Officer (Case Manager I)

Juvenile Diversion Officer (Case Manager I) 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 920 West Spruce Street, Olathe, KS 66061 $26.19 - $35.43 an hour - Full-time Johnson County Kansas 66 reviews $26.19 - $35.43 an hour -

Full-time Overview:

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you're searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government! Johnson County's District Attorney Office is looking for a qualified applicant to fill the position of Juvenile Diversion Officer. The position is located at the Youth and Family Services Center, 920 W Spruce, Olathe, KS 66061. This is a grant-funded position, and employment is contingent upon funding. The term of the grant is from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. First review of applications is May 25, 2026.

Job Description:

Completes intakes to include interviewing juveniles and parents, completing a risk to re-offend assessment screening(YLS-SRV), and reviewing collateral information on all Immediate Intervention Program clients. Provides supervision to assigned caseload; identifies risks and needs; develops individualized case plans; completesongoing assessments; utilizes communications strategies which support case plans; makes referrals to community-based programs for job development, education, training, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment; andother needed programming. Evaluates and monitors client compliance, performance, and progress; holds clients accountable; monitors violations,extensions, transfers, and discharges; prepares legal documents to be presented to court; assists clients withbudgeting to address financial obligations; acknowledges success; reviews case files; interviews clients; determineseligibility; makes recommendations to court based on prior criminal history; processes files; staffs caseload; provideguidance and direction to clients; provides ongoing correspondence with court, attorneys, judge, schools, lawenforcement, service providers and community stakeholders. Arranges or provides transportation to clients; meets and/or communicates with clients, family members, providers,school employees, community stakeholders, or employment specialists to ensure compliance and monitorprogress/success; conducts work, home, or school visits; determines approved residential placements/plans;notifies court of non-compliance; discusses options including revocations; provides alternative sanctions torevocation; attends revocation hearings, testifies in court; provides individual or group program facilitation;coordinates volunteers. Makes recommendations for process improvement; tests new technology and provides feedback; collects and inputsdata, case notes, and file information into assigned computer programs; creates, updates, maintains, and monitorsfiles; creates reports and provides information to stakeholders. Obtains drug and alcohol monitoring per court orders; provides results; follows all standard procedures for safehandling and testing of samples.

Job Requirements:

Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field; one year experience working with at-risk youth or youth involved in the criminal justice system; successfully passa criminal history check; and possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Applicant must submit toand pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen prior to employment. Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary byDepartment/Agency.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions :

Weather essential Department and County job. On call/stand-by work required based on assignment.