Intake and Family Services Specialist #1746 - Juvenile Court Judge

THIS POSTING IS FOR (2) VACANCIES. 

Under general supervision, provides a variety of initial and on-going case management and related services to assist clients in filling out petitions and other legal forms involving a variety of cases brought before Juvenile Court.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Departmental Responsibilities:

Performs various functions, operations and duties associated with filing custody, emergency custody, contempt, modification of custody, consents, guardianships, waivers, orders of protection, violations, visitation, and/or delinquent petitions; interviews clients regarding situation and circumstances; determines type of petition or legal process and jurisdictional requirements; prepares cases for court; review all previous court orders, research and compile DCS and criminal history of all interested parties found, verify any outstanding warrants and review status if found in child support system; assists attorneys and petitioners unfamiliar with the Juvenile Court filing process and protocols without giving legal advice; issues summons and subpoenas to all interested parties for all court hearings; schedules interpreters for all hearings that involve non English speaking principal parties; locates and obtains appropriate signatures required to initiate case activities; serves as a liaison between the Juvenile Court and various governmental agencies and departments; maintains and updates files, records, worksheets and related documents; compiles and completes reports, findings and recommendations; sets and reschedules hearings and related court activities.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

In-Court Responsibilities:

Responsible for accounting for all parties involved on a docket; selecting proper protocol for the type of case being heard; updating all pertinent and demographical information and entering any juvenile attachments in the JFACTS program; providing in-court summons, school and work excuses to all parties who are required to be present for future court hearings; contact attorneys upon the request of the Judge or magistrates.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of applicable State of Tennessee statutes, rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures, applicable Federal rules, and requirements.

Knowledge of Hamilton County Policies and Procedures.

Knowledge of the basic principles of file maintenance, bookkeeping, case, and records management.

Knowledge of legal terminology and court processes and procedures.

Knowledge of community resources.

Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with court employees, attorneys, law enforcement, victims, witnesses, interested parties and the public.

Skill in communicating effectively and producing documents and reports for public dissemination.

Skill in interviewing, identifying major issues and appropriate methods to initiate court activity. 

Skill in providing legal information without giving legal advice.

Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

Skill effectively communicating in both oral and written form.

A Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, sociology, justice studies, or a related field. A valid driver’s license is required.

OR 

An Associate’s Degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, sociology, justice studies, or a related field and two (2) years of direct work experience in a juvenile court environment, case management, social work, behavioral health, or a related field involving at risk or troubled youth or juveniles involved in the court system. A valid driver’s license is required.

OR

The equivalent of a high school diploma and four (4) years of direct work experience in a juvenile court environment, case management, social work, behavioral health, or a related field involving at risk or troubled youth or juveniles involved in the court system. A valid driver’s license is required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred – Applicants who are proficient in both English and Spanish are preferred, but not required, for this position. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Work requires a minimum to moderate amount of physical effort with intermittent typing, sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, and driving. This position may require the occasional lifting and carrying of up to twenty-five 25 pounds. Work also involves the potential for bodily harm and exposure to infectious diseases.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page. 

https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx