Community Services Officer #1725 - Volunteer Services Juvenile Court - Juvenile Court Judge

Under general supervision, oversees, monitors, supervises and participates in the operation of the Community Service Program, providing a variety of operational and support services to the program’s functions and activities.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills 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.)
 

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

A Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice or a related field and one (1) year of direct work experience in case management, social work, law enforcement, or a related field involving at risk or troubled youth or juveniles involved in the court system is the preferred minimum qualification 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