On-Call Juvenile Intake & Assessment Officer

The On-Call Juvenile Intake & Assessment Officer conducts intake and assessment on youth-in-need-of-care, status offenders, and juvenile offenders in custody. This role involves assessing trauma, determining placement options, and connecting youth with appropriate services. The officer should be able to assess potential placements based on safety and community resources.

Requirements

• Assist law enforcement in screening, assessing, placing, and releasing youth.
• Determine ability to participate in the interview process based on age, trauma and other factors.
• Determine eligibility for detention placements (KS Detention Risk Assessment Instrument, MAYSI-II).
• Administer and score Kansas Detention Risk Assessment Instrument.
• Collect and submit required state-mandated forms.
• Provide crisis intervention and serve as a resource broker.
• Maintain knowledge of Kansas Juvenile Justice Code, policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Non-Exempt salary
• Paid Time Off