Immediately Require Juvenile Court Case Manager in San Antonio, TX

Job Description

Job title: Juvenile Court Case Manager

Company: City of San Antonio

Job description: Job Summary

Pursuant to Article 45.054, Article 45.056, Article 45.057 and Article 102.0174, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, under Judicial Supervision, is responsible for providing case management services for juvenile offenders who are before the court consistent with the court’s statutory power or referred to the court by a school administrator or designee for misconduct that would be within the court’s statutory jurisdiction prior to a case being filed. Assigned to one or more primary and/or secondary school campuses. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment and/or a courtroom. Work schedule varies; includes evenings and weekends. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location

Municipal Court Building; 401 S. Frio San Antonio, TX (78207)

This position will be assigned various school districts and will report to the requested location based on departmental needs.

Work Hours

7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday; occasional Saturday morning work

Essential Job Functions

• Assists the court in administering the court’s juvenile docket and in supervising the court’s orders in juvenile cases.
• Provides prevention services to a child considered at risk of entering the juvenile justice system.
• Provides intervention services to juveniles engaged in misconduct before cases are filed.
• Acts as liaison between local agencies regarding the functions and operations of the San Antonio Municipal Court Juvenile Case Management Program and other programs associated with juvenile court referrals.
• Interprets court orders.
• Receives, reviews, coordinates, and replies to correspondence submitted by operating agencies.
• Creates and implements internal programs for juveniles and parents relating to: rehabilitation, counseling, self-esteem and leadership, work and job skills training, job interviewing and work preparation; self-improvement, parenting, manners, violence avoidance, tutoring, sensitivity training, parental responsibility, community service, restitution, advocacy or mentoring.
• Reviews National Crime Information Center, Texas Crime Information Center, Texas Department of Public Safety (NCIC/TCIC/DPS) databases for criminal histories, warrant records and driving records.
• Updates NCIC/TCIC databases with warrant records and conviction records reported to DPS.
• Assists in supervising teen court participants during weekend and evening training and formal teen court proceedings.
• Gathers, summarizes, and maintains statistics and data for the juvenile court.
• Keeps the Judge informed with any information or case recommendations relevant to assisting the judge in making a decision that is in the best interest of the child.
• Supervises community service at court and in the field throughout the year, including monitoring attendance and tracking service hours.
• Establishes and monitors teen court program.
• Researches and facilitates court programs and classes.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
• Works evenings/weekends.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in social service, education or criminal justice with a primary focus on children under the age of seventeen (17).
• Applicants and incumbents for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
• Valid Class “C” Texas Drivers’ License.
• Valid Texas Crime Information Center and National Crime Information Center (TCIC/NCIC) Certification within one (1) year of employment and re-certified yearly.
• Must maintain Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System Access (TLETS) eligibility for continued employment in position (TLETS provides access to TCIC and NCIC).

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of experience working with families, schools, and education.
• Spanish language proficiency.

Applicant Information

• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of community service programs.
• Knowledge of social work.
• Knowledge of how to obtain information from primary and secondary school systems for the benefit of families.
• Knowledge of the community and its needs.
• Knowledge of electronic court conferencing equipment for remote diversionary contract hearings.
• Ability to make initial determination of services needed by clients and make proper referrals.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to document clearly and concisely pertinent information.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

Expected salary: $40162.72 – 60244.08 per year

Location: San Antonio, TX

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