Intake Officer

Job Number:

2054

Location:

5905 N.

Classen Blvd Supervisor:

Intake Supervisor Email:

Sheila.

Anderson@oklahomacounty.org

Phone:

405-713-6654

Fax:

405-713-6443 Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Provides guidance and supervision to youth who are alleged to be Delinquent or In Need of Supervision of the Oklahoma County Juvenile Division of the District Court in a manner consistent with the Oklahoma State Statutes, American Correctional Association (ACA) Standards, OCJB Policy and Procedure, and best practices. The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by this job classification. Not all duties assigned to this position are included, nor is it expected that all duties will be assigned, since every assignment may vary. Understands, practices, and promotes the mission and vision of the OCJB. Believes in youth and family potential and supports the success of assigned youth and families. Makes intentional efforts to engage and build meaningful relationships with youth and families. Makes intentional efforts to help youth and families to build developmental relationships with other community members. Actively works to create a safe and empowering atmosphere for growth. Assists in meeting the youth and family's needs, including basic needs when necessary. Understands the impact of trauma and applies Trust-Based Relational Interventions (TBRI) principles (connecting, empowering, and correcting). Maintains daily focus on the department's service philosophy when interacting with youth. Assists the Court, District Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office, youth, and their family by presenting thoroughly developed and informative Preliminary Inquiries to establish the youth's conditions of diversion and individual treatment and service plan. Plans are developed by utilizing the information gained from assessments, interviews with the youth and their family, the youth's risk to reoffend, and the identified programmatic needs to be addressed. Maintains familiarity with available programs and services. Makes appropriate referrals for programs and services based on the individual needs of each youth. Works with each assigned youth to identify his/her "

Spark:

" an interest, passion, or gift that gives their life meaning or purpose. Works alongside youth to plan a Spark activity and participate in the Spark with the youth when possible. Assist youth with planning an activity that allows him/her to use his/her Spark to positively impact others. Works with each assigned youth to engage the youth and his/her family to participate in "Family Night." Family Night is an evening used to build a connection with the youth and his/her family by providing a meal and activity without any discussion of condition and/or terms of their IAWP or DDAP. Officers perform "on-call" duty on a rotating schedule in order to complete the Pre-Adjudication Detention Screening instrument. This instrument aids in the practice of facilitating the safety and security of the public and for admission into the Oklahoma County Juvenile Detention Center (OCJDC) and/or any call/walk-ins. During the Officer's scheduled "on-call" days, the Officer is required to be available by telephone, regardless of working hours to complete this screening instrument. This can happen after regular business hours and throughout the night as necessary. Officers must be able to commit to being fit for duty and available to respond if necessary, during their scheduled "on-call" hours. Attends all court hearings associated with the youth's term of diversion and is prepared to inform the court as required. Continues to provide the progress of the youth and makes appropriate recommendations throughout the term of diversion to support the youth's success. Assists the Court, District Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office and the OCJB in maintaining the safety of the public and accountability of the assigned youth by providing support and ensuring enforcement of diversion conditions. Ensures the District Attorney's office and/or court is informed of violations by providing a quick response through recommendations for a modification of the youth's individual treatment and service plan. Conducts visits when required with the youth within the detention center. Maintains accurate and current documentation of activities associated with the guidance and supervision being provided to the youth and their family. Maintains contact with the assigned youth, according to signed agreement, by conducting visits with the youth and their family in their home, at school, in the office and on the telephone. Assists in the development of partners in the community by working with OCJB employees, law enforcement, and community service agencies/placement facilities in meeting the needs of the community and the youth and their families. Develops quality relationships and maintains communication with community members to include, but not be limited to, school personnel, counselors, coaches, and mentors to create a support system for assigned youth and families. Emphasizes mistakes as necessary parts of learning and helps youth work through barriers. Provides proactive and timely responses through verbal redirection, communication with applicable parties, problem solving, intervention activities, and modification of the youth's individual treatment and service plan. Focuses efforts on diversion of youth from commitment to the Oklahoma County Juvenile Detention Center (OCJDC). Provides positive reinforcement for compliance and desired behaviors. Remains available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week by telephone to respond to needs of the youth and their families. Assists in the development of partners in the community by working with OCJB employees, law enforcement, and community service agencies/placement facilities in meeting the needs of the community and the youth and their families. Complies with assigned and approved work schedule, OCJB policies and procedures, and training requirements. Completes other duties as assigned. Experience Must be supportive of TBRI practices and be willing to implement trauma based relational practices with all staff and residents. Must have a working knowledge of problematic youth and possess the ability to relate to them in constructive and effective manner. Must possess maturity, judgment, and knowledge consistent with the high level of responsibility required. Must have general knowledge of and experience in social work techniques and an understanding of community resources, family dynamics, cultural diversity, and substance abuse issues. Must have general knowledge of available community and youth serving resources. Must be able to interact and effectively communicate with a broad range of individuals who may have differing education levels, socioeconomic levels, and communication abilities. Must demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, other agencies, public officials and the public. Must possess skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others; in handling confidential work with tact and discretion; and in dealing tactfully with the public. Must possess the ability to utilize a variety of software applications. Knowledge of JOLTS (Juvenile On-Line Tracking System) Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel is preferred. Must be able to work independently, under general direction, to successfully develop, implement and supervise youth. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must be able to read, write, and have the ability to understand and process the spoken and written word within the English language. Must possess the ability to determine the most efficient method for completing tasks and ensure the accurate and timely completion of projects with little instruction. Must possess organizational skills that allow for the effective management of multiple priorities and tasks. Must possess the ability to remain calm and maintain composure under stressful situations. Must possess the ability and willingness to perform job related travel. Education Required Bachelor's degree or a combination of education/experience that totals four (4) years. Candidates whose education includes the attainment of undergraduate credits in social sciences, mental health, law enforcement, corrections and/or education course work may be given preference. Candidates who possess work experience and/or a documented student internship in the social sciences, mental health, law enforcement, corrections and/or education fields may be given preference.

Openings:

1

Salary:

$3,800.00/month Hours per

Week:

40

Work Days:

M-F Work Hours:

8:00AM-5:00PM with rotating weekend on-call

Close Date:

5/27/2026