Job Opening
Post Date: 6/30/2022
Youth Services Officer (Full-Time)
Marshall County Youth Services Office located in the Courthouse
Required Qualifications:
Necessary Skills:
Benefits
To Apply:
Post Date: 6/30/2022
Youth Services Officer (Full-Time)
Marshall County Youth Services Office located in the Courthouse
Required Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Four years of prior experience in Social Services, Education, Legal, Law Enforcement or other related fields having considerable experience working with troubled youth and adolescents; thorough knowledge of the laws pertaining to juveniles regarding criminal offenses, custody and state supervision; meaningful experience counseling and providing supportive services to juveniles and their families; strong organizational, interpersonal and decision making skills; significant experience working with juvenile court systems and school systems; or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience relevant to the following necessary skills:
Necessary Skills:
- Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to juveniles regarding criminal offenses, custody, confidentiality, emancipation, probation, and incarceration.
- Thorough knowledge of judicial proceedings and protocols utilized for juvenile offenders including conducting arraignments, filing petitions, setting dockets, etc.
- Thorough knowledge of treatment options available in the community to address mental health needs, chemical dependency issues and family dynamics.
- Thorough knowledge of contemporary counseling techniques utilized for families and adolescents.
- Thorough knowledge of adolescent behavior and development and the testing techniques available to diagnose juveniles and/or family members.
- Thorough knowledge of the confidentiality requirements associated with juvenile offenders including protected health information and HIPAA regulations.
- Considerable knowledge of school systems regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to suspension, behavior, and discipline.
- Considerable knowledge of mediation and crisis management techniques utilized for dysfunctional families and deviant behavior among children.
- Considerable knowledge of drug testing procedures and protocols.
- Ability to effectively counsel and provide guidance for troubled youth and their families.
- Ability to interact successfully with local officials, law enforcement personnel, social service providers, clients, co-workers, and the public.
- Ability to prepare and maintain confidential records and reports of juveniles assigned to their caseload.
- Ability to prioritize job related activities to meet workload demands and established deadlines.
- Ability to consistently make timely and appropriate decisions in response to situations encountered on the job.
- Ability to efficiently utilize the Microsoft Office productivity suite as well as web-based case management software.
- Possession of a valid Tennessee Driver’s license and the ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability rates.
- Completion of criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle report
- On Call availability at least one week per month
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance. Several BCBSTN health plans available at no-cost.
- Paid sick leave, vacation leave (after 6 months), and bereavement leave.
- Optional benefits available at reasonable rates.
- TCRS retirement plan
To Apply:
- Application may be picked up from the Marshall County Human Resources Office, 3309 Courthouse Annex, 3rd floor, Lewisburg, TN 37091 or obtained from www.marshallcountytn.com
- Completed application and resume will be accepted until Tuesday, July 19th @ 4:00 pm by the Marshall County Human Resources Office only.
- Absolutely no late applications will be accepted.
- No phone calls please.