Part Time / On-Call Juvenile Assessment Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $22.29-31.21 Depending on shift worked / differential

Seeking Part Time (on-call) Assessment Specialist for the Law Enforcement Program

We are hiring for a Part Time (On-Call / Per Diem) Juvenile Assessment Specialist who will be responsible for assessing, referring, and supporting youth and families within both the 18th and 23rd Judicial District communities, which includes Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln Counties. Spanish Speaking staff receive an additional language stipend. Position and pay specifics. Position is On-Call / Per Diem hours based on hours available and needed. Ideal candidate would be available for a minimum of 10 hours per month, based on availability of shifts.

Hours of Work and Compensation :

• All shifts worked between the hours of 6 AM 10 PM

Compensated at $22.29 an hour ($22.60 an hour if bilingual)

Compensated at $23.96 an hour ($24.27 an hour if bilingual)

Compensated at $30.90 an hour ($31.21 an hour if Bi-lingual with Spanish)

Compensated at $33.06 an hour ($22.91 an hour if Bi-lingual with Spanish)

Juvenile Assessment Specialist :

The position may vary from introductory to an intermediate level of experience. An introductory employee receives on the job training, attends in service training programs, and receives close supervision while learning to perform a range of Juvenile Assessment Specialist assignments. An intermediate level staff works in a developing capacity with increased responsibility for providing a range of Juvenile Assessment Specialist assignments

AGENCY INFORMATION

The Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) is a nonprofit organization contributing to the safety of youth, families, and the communities of Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties through immediate screening, early intervention, comprehensive assessment and improved access to appropriate services.The JAC Law Enforcement Program has two offices with the main office being located inside of the Family Resource Pavilion (FRP). The second LEP office is located inside of Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center, which is the Division of Youth Services Center for both the 18th and 23rd Judicial Districts.

It is the mission of the Juvenile Assessment Center to provide a coordinated, multi-agency, single entry site, which contributes to the safety of youth, families, and the community through early intervention, comprehensive assessment and improved access to appropriate services.

DUTIES (Brief Description)

This job description indicates in general the nature of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list. Other duties may also be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position :

Assessments

Other Duties

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) :

Preferred Qualifications :

Conditions of Employment :

Must agree to fingerprinting and criminal background check. Required background checks include a review with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) AND the Central Registry of Child Protection (TRAILS).

Subject to pre-employment, post-accident or incident or reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

BENEFITS :

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

This job announcement is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

The Juvenile Assessment Center is an equal opportunity employer and seeks a diverse pool of applicants.