Salary : $34,985.60 - $55,952.00 AnnuallyLocation : Huntsville, ALJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 2024-00304Department: Juvenile ProbationOpening Date: 01/07/2025Closing Date: 1/14/2025 5:00 PM CentralHiring Manager: Jacques CothrenHiring Manager Contact Information: 256-###-####Position Overview Under the appointment of the Presiding Juvenile Court Judge, employee assists Juvenile Probation Officers with various juvenile probation and/or juvenile intake duties. Receives complaints; considers the commencement of proceedings; makes investigations, reports, and recommendations; supervises juveniles under orders of the juvenile court; makes referrals for services; and performs other duties as designated by law or as directed by the court. This position is shift work and requires schedule flexibility to include 3rd shift hours. Essential Duties and Responsibilities (All duties listed may not be included in any one position nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class.)
- Makes investigations, reports and recommendations to the Juvenile Probation Department.
- Refers to the DHR for investigations, reports and recommendations of complaints and allegations of dependency, or children in need of supervision when so specified by the policies and procedures of the court.
- Receives and examines complaints and allegations of delinquency, in need of supervision or dependency of a child for the purpose of considering the commencement of proceedings as provided by Alabama Law.
- Makes appropriate referrals to other private or public agencies of the community as needed.
- Makes predisposition studies and submits reports and recommendations to the court as required by Alabama law.
- Performs such other functions as are designated by Alabama law or as directed by the court.
Education and Experience Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Two years of college with an emphasis of study in criminal justice, psychology, social work, criminology or public administration is preferred.
- Prior work experience is also preferred.
- Prior related work experience is also preferred.
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability
- Considerable knowledge of the juvenile justice system, especially as it relates to juvenile delinquency and children in need of supervision matters.
- Knowledge of community resources providing services to children and families.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with children and their families, and with agencies serving children in the community.
- Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing.
- Ability to use a typewriter and computer.
- Some knowledge of human development and child and adolescent psychology.
- Some understanding of a variety of cultural, ethnic, and racial populations.
- Ability to work independently and to make sound judgments.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of valid driver's license.
Other RequirementsPhysical Requirements
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Must be able to communicate effectively.
- The person in this position frequently communicates in person and on the telephone.
- The person in this position must be able to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc
Certifications or Licenses Required
- Applicant will be required to successfully obtain licensing from the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts as a certified Juvenile Court Intake Officer
- Must have a valid driver's license and be at least 21 years of age. All applicants will be subject to a thorough background investigation. A drug test will be given.
Work Shift
- 3rd shift 12:00 am - 8:00 am
- 2nd shift 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
DISCLAIMER: This job is based on fiscal funding by the State of Alabama. If future funding is not appropriated by the State, this job will be subject to termination.To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the employment application in full. Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Madison County is a drug-free workplace and conducts drug and alcohol testing.A comprehensive set of benefits is offered for all full-time employees. No benefits are offered to part-time or seasonal employees. Please consult with the Human Resources Department for a full list of benefits. Madison County periodically reviews and when fiscally able, adjusts salary rates and our benefits package to remain competitive in our area. Benefits Summary Healthcare Insurance: Blue Cross of Alabama is administered through the Local Government Health Insurance Plan (LGHIP). Coverage Type Employee'sPremium County's ContributionSingle Coverage Bi-weekly Premium $ 64.00 $ 254.50Family Coverage Bi-weekly Premium $ 155.75 $ 620.05Dental Coverage: Dental coverage is included with LGHIP through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. LGHIP manages dental costs and provides enhanced dental benefits using negotiated discounts with in-network dentists. To locate in-network dentists go to www.bcbsal.com. Assuming the services are covered you will normally only be responsible for out of pocket. Life Insurance: Madison County provides $25,000 in life, $25,000 in accidental death and dismemberment and $25,000 line of duty insurance to eligible employees in certified positions.Employee Retirement Plans: Employees are required to participate in the Employees Retirement System, which is a Defined Benefit Plan administered through the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA). Participants contribute 5% to 8.5% of their earnings depending on their hire date and classification. Sworn Certified Personnel have an accelerated contribution schedule*Employer contribution percentage is set by the Retirement Systems of Alabama and changes annually. Employee Clinic: Madison County employees and dependents over age 12 may use the Employee Health Clinic for the low co-pay of $15.00 per visit. To be eligible to use the clinic, the employee and dependent must be enrolled in Madison County's health insurance plan as their primary coverage. Voluntary Plans are also available:
- Additional life Insurance for employee and dependents
- Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and childcare)
- Vision Insurance
Holidays, Annual Leave and Sick Leave:*Minimum of 10 holidays per calendar year*Accrue 8 hours of annual leave and 8 hours of sick leave per month01 Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution?
02 Have you ever been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?
03 Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above?
04 Do you agree to a background check?
05 If you answered 'yes' to the previous question. Please select the authorize option.
- You are hereby authorizing a pre-employment background check and driver's history check to be performed.
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