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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Truancy Case Manager Intern

Kyle, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$0/yr - $0/yr

NEOGOV is seeking a Truancy Case Manager Intern to assist in providing case management and informal counseling to juveniles and their parents under court orders. The role involves monitoring juveniles' compliance with court orders and coordinating with various stakeholders to support their progress.

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Responsibilities

Assists with initial and subsequent interviews of juveniles to explain conditions of deferral order and assist juveniles in compliance

Supports teaching juveniles and parents the attributes and skills necessary to achieve success in compliance with court orders

Helps with monitoring juveniles (at school, home, job and other places of contact in the community) on deferral for compliance and completion of deferred disposition orders relating to improving school attendance

Helps determine progress and compliance of juveniles through self-reporting, follow up by the case manager at home or school, and at court hearings

Aids in determining the needs of the juvenile and family through development plans for the juveniles to achieve compliance

Facilitates background investigations into each case, which includes interviewing juveniles, their families and other significant contacts. Assesses the individual’s environment, familial, and social situation

Aids in juvenile’s understanding of obligations with respect to conditions of the Court’s order and monitors compliance with the terms and conditions of deferral. Addresses violations of court orders by taking appropriate action. Coordinates case management with representatives of the school and social service agencies

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with juveniles, representatives of outside agencies of other county staff, representatives of the juvenile justice system and the general public

Assists with coordination with schools and/or school districts regarding access to school campuses and students. Gathers attendance and behavior reports from the schools

Schedules and attends interviews with school administrators, teachers, counselors, and attendance officers regarding juveniles under Court orders

Reviews information and reports for compliance or non-compliance with court deferral orders and reports to the Court

Assists juveniles with various referrals, including, but not limited to counseling, treatment and job referrals

Verifies attendance and completion of alcohol, drug, mental health counseling and any other court ordered programs an provides individual informal counseling as needed

Assist in preparing written assessments and recommendations to the court concerning the juvenile’s compliance and progress during probation

Assists Judge in court on appearance day and for show cause hearings. Reviews court orders with juvenile and parents and appears and testifies in court

Coordinates and supports classes that are specifically designed to address issues regarding the circumstances of the offense (e.g. Leadership and Parenting, Conflict Resolution, etc.)

Schedules community service projects for juveniles assigned to do community service

Facilitates with the Constables office and/or local law enforcement regarding arrest and transport of offenders as directed by the Court

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Case managementCounselingCriminal JusticeAdolescentsSpanish proficiencyCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Currently enrolled undergraduate student or recent graduate in Criminal Justice, Human Development and Family Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a directly related field

Valid Texas Driver's License

Preferred

Currently enrolled graduate student in Criminal Justice, Human Development and Family Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a directly related field

Proficiency in Spanish and/or sign language

Experience working with adolescents from low-income communities