Truancy Case Manager Intern bei Hays County, TX

About the Department

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below.  This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary

Assists in providing case management and informal counseling to juveniles and to parents of juveniles under court orders issued under the Education Code (relating to mandatory school attendance). Helps monitor all aspects of the juvenile’s case related to conditions of deferral, including visits with juvenile’s family and other significant contacts. Follows up withs juveniles’ school attendance and behavior and reports to the Judge of the Court. Under general supervision, the Intern performs a variety of case management support functions for the Hays County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2 and the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Place 2 Offices.

Position Duties

Responsibilities (This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position).

• Assists with initial and subsequent interviews of juveniles to explain conditions of deferral order and assist juveniles in compliance.  
• Supports teaching juveniles and parents the attributes and skills necessary to achieve success in compliance with court orders. 

• Helps with monitoring juveniles (at school, home, job and other places of contact in the community) on deferral for compliance and completion of deferred disposition orders relating to improving school attendance.  
• Helps determine progress and compliance of juveniles through self-reporting, follow up by the case manager at home or school, and at court hearings. 
• Aids in determining the needs of the juvenile and family through development plans for the juveniles to achieve compliance.

• Facilitates background investigations into each case, which includes interviewing juveniles, their families and other significant contacts.  Assesses the individual’s environment, familial, and social situation.
• Aids in juvenile’s understanding of obligations with respect to conditions of the Court’s order and monitors compliance with the terms and conditions of deferral.  Addresses violations of court orders by taking appropriate action.  Coordinates case management with representatives of the school and social service agencies.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with juveniles, representatives of outside agencies of other county staff, representatives of the juvenile justice system and the general public.
• Assists with coordination with schools and/or school districts regarding access to school campuses and students. Gathers attendance and behavior reports from the schools.
• Schedules and attends interviews with school administrators, teachers, counselors, and attendance officers regarding juveniles under Court orders.
• Reviews information and reports for compliance or non-compliance with court deferral orders and reports to the Court.
• Assists juveniles with various referrals, including, but not limited to counseling, treatment and job referrals.
• Verifies attendance and completion of alcohol, drug, mental health counseling and any other court ordered programs an provides individual informal counseling as needed.
• Assist in preparing written assessments and recommendations to the court concerning the juvenile’s compliance and progress during probation.
• Assists Judge in court on appearance day and for show cause hearings.  Reviews court orders with juvenile and parents and appears and testifies in court.
• Coordinates and supports classes that are specifically designed to address issues regarding the circumstances of the offense (e.g. Leadership and Parenting, Conflict Resolution, etc.).
• Schedules community service projects for juveniles assigned to do community service.
• Facilitates with the Constables office and/or local law enforcement regarding arrest and transport of offenders as directed by the Court.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: 

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student or recent graduate in Criminal Justice, Human Development and Family Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a directly related field.

Preferred 

• Currently enrolled graduate student in Criminal Justice, Human Development and Family Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a directly related field.
• Proficiency in Spanish and/or sign language.
• Experience working with adolescents from low-income communities.

Other Qualifications

Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Texas Driver’s License.