Community Corrections Intensive Supervision Officer - Johnson County Kansas

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you’re searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!

This posting will close on November 20, 2024.  Applications will be reviewed beginning on November 21 , 2024.

• Provides supervision to assigned caseload; identifies risks and needs; develops individualized case plans; completes ongoing assessments; utilizes communications strategies which support case plans; makes referrals to community-based programs for job development, education, training, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment; and other needed programming.

• Evaluates and monitors client compliance, performance, and progress; holds clients accountable; monitors violations, extensions, transfers, and discharges; prepares legal documents to be presented to court; assists clients with budgeting to address financial obligations; acknowledges success; reviews case files; interviews clients; determines eligibility; makes recommendations to court based on prior criminal history; processes files; staffs caseload; provide guidance and direction to clients; provides ongoing correspondence with court, attorneys, judge, schools, law enforcement, service providers and community stakeholders.

• Arranges or provides transportation to clients; meets and/or communicates with clients, family members, providers, school employees, community stakeholders, or employment specialists to ensure compliance and monitor progress/success; conducts work, home, or school visits; determines approved residential placements/plans; notifies court of non-compliance; discusses options including revocations; provides alternative sanctions to revocation; attends revocation hearings, testifies in court; provides individual or group program facilitation; coordinates volunteers.

• Makes recommendations for process improvement; tests new technology and provides feedback; collects and inputs data, case notes, and file information into assigned computer programs; creates, updates, maintains, and monitors files; creates reports and provides information to stakeholders.

• Obtains drug and alcohol monitoring per court orders; provides results; follows all standard procedures for safe handling and testing of samples

Minimum Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field; one (1) year criminal justice or related experience; successfully pass a criminal history check; and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Applicant must submit to and pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

One (1) year of case management experience.

Experience may be substituted for degree