Juvenile Justice Specialist I/II
Core
Provides clinical social work services, case management, and supervision to juvenile offenders in custody, on probation, or parole, focusing on rehabilitation and public protection.
Role type
Juvenile Justice Specialist (Clinical Social Worker)
Builds
Treatment plans, court reports, and community reintegration strategies for delinquent youth and their families.
Domain
Juvenile Justice / Social Work / Corrections
Required skills
Clinical social work, case management, individual and group counseling, court liaison, foster care recruitment, diagnostic evaluation, contract management, multidisciplinary team coordination
Preferred skills
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, HIV/AIDS education expertise, expertise with abuse survivors and sexual offenders
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct intake interviews and develop treatment plans; provide counseling and arrange health screenings; prepare reports for courts and parole boards; coordinate out-of-home placements and community reintegration; recruit foster parents; conduct diagnostic evaluations and clinical assessments; serve as liaison with agencies, schools, and community councils.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC