Juvenile Restitution & Teen Court Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

An employee in this position performs professional work in the administration and coordination of Harnett County's Juvenile Restitution/Community Service & Teen Court Program in accordance with applicable state and County laws and regulations. This includes; Teen Court proceedings, work site transports; assuring clients are performing their assigned tasks; monitoring clients' compliance with court orders; and help determining client resolution or referral back to the court system.

Hiring Range:

$40,457.00 ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

Helps develop internal operating procedures and policies; and attends various conferences and workshops in the continual development of program improvements. Attends juvenile court and receives referrals; conducts intake procedures with youth and parents; completes paperwork; and continually contacts clients to ensure program compliance. Assigns clients to work sites; transports clients to and from work sites; supervises clients at the work; and maintains daily records for all completed work. Provides training in job seeking skills and job placement assistance; explores work sites with community members. May serve on various Advisory Committees to ensure that the program is meeting the needs of the clients. Monitors restitution payments, made to the Clerk of Court by clients; allocates funds for victim restitution; and conducts exit interview upon completion of client's participation in program. Attends required meetings per state guidelines such as local OJJ staffing, monthly JCPC meetings; and other regional/state meetings. Completes required reports. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

Associate Degree in Human Services, criminal justice, or a related field; One (1) year of related work experience in juvenile related work; Or equivalent education and/or experience; KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and

ABILITIES

Knowledge of Juvenile Restitution Program (JRP) and all relevant principles, practices, methods, and equipment. Knowledge of state and federal laws, local ordinances, and policies governing JRP. Knowledge of juvenile psychology and counseling methods. Knowledge of the physical, economic, and social characteristics of the County. Knowledge of the application of information technology to work responsibilities. Knowledge of County budgeting and purchasing policies and procedures. Knowledge of grant program administration. Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing. Ability to work with a juvenile population in the resolution of program requirements. Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate records and reports. Ability to write and administer grants. Ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective public relations with the community. Ability to work effectively with court personnel, local government personnel, client families, and the private sector.