Intensive Supervision Officer I - JIAC - CORRECTIONS

Department:  CORRECTIONS

Pay:  $25.63 per hour | This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus of $2,500 after 60 days of employment if selected applicant meets all policy conditions.  

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 11am - 9pm  

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.  For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.

Performs intake and assessment procedures for clients brought to the Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center (JIAC), supervises a caseload of targeted clients released with conditions from JIAC and provides group facilitation with clients and their supportive adult(s).  Responsibilities include teamwork, oral communication skills, adherence to fidelity of the group model, accurate data collection, reporting and documentation of services in client records.  Work requires mastery of group facilitation techniques to manage, teach and engage clients in sessions.

• Group Facilitation – Provides direct services to clients, which includes case management and facilitation of client groups with clients and families. Requires establishing and maintaining professional client relationships, motivating clients, effectively managing conflict, and consistent delivery of high quality services. Plans and documents rosters, lesson plans, coordination of presenters, and logistics of group sessions and outcomes.  Monitors inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for group programming.
   
• JIAC Support – Assists with JIAC intake and assessment functions to include: interviews clients utilizing motivational interviewing skills; fingerprint processing; mug shots; and as necessary, DNA. Performs pat down searches and screening with metal detectors to prevent weapons from entering the facility. Schedules and completes voluntary assessments and appointments.
   
• Case Management – Monitors clients released with conditions as an alternative to detention. Completes necessary documentation to provide a summary of alternative conditions accepted and their outcome into the department’s data tracking system within the required timeframes. Receive and communicate concerns, problem-solve and maintain positive working relationships with supervision officers, staff members in other departments/programs and community agencies.
   

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or a related field. Transcript verifying education credits is required.  Must be at least 21 years of age. One year experience in probation, parole, social work, counseling or related work with juvenile and/or adult offenders.   Professional references are required to verify the related work experience. Valid Driver’s License and good driving record that meets the requirement of Sedgwick County Fleet Vehicle Operation and Usage Policy.  Personal vehicle for use when county vehicle is not available (employee reimbursement is provided by County).  Proof of liability insurance required on personal vehicle. Pass legal background check, Child and Adult Abuse & Neglect Central Registry checks, KCJIS Security Policy (fingerprint) check, and pre-employment screen for alcohol and drugs.  Must also meet the required conditions contained in KSA 65-516 and KAR 28-4-356.

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services, including employment, on the basis of race, color, sex, including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, marital status, religious or political affiliation, genetic information, disability, status as a member of the uniformed services or any other similarly protected status.

Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to qualified persons with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please contact the Sedgwick County ADA Coordinator at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Please do not use this phone number for employment questions. Applicants are contacted only if they are determined to be qualified candidates.