Youth Justice Specialist

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Crime Commission - Agency 78

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$18.811

Job Posting:

JR2024-00011034 Youth Justice Specialist (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

11-15-2024

Job Description:

The Youth Justice Specialist will be supporting juvenile diversion programs and juvenile justice system prevention programs across Nebraska. Responsibilities include coordinating data collection, assisting in generating annual reports for the Governor and Legislature, facilitating communication among diversion programs, and providing technical assistance to programs, county attorneys, boards, and stakeholders. The position oversees Juvenile Case Management System (JCMS) user certificates, resets passwords, coordinates training and access for users, and assists with system enhancements. The incumbent in this role will support juvenile justice grant programs by providing related training, assisting other staff in managing the Community-based Juvenile Services Aid, Juvenile Services, and Title II grant programs, including monitoring grantees, and participating in grant reviews. The Youth Justice Specialist will take the leading role in organizing and managing the Crime Commission’s Youth Justice statewide conferences.

Look at what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

 

Job Duties:  Prepares and facilitates presentations, training, technical assistance, and educational opportunities that include, but are not limited to: conference presentations, state-wide trainings (webinars, in-services) on grant programs and application processes, grant solicitations, effective grant management and grant writing; providing tailored trainings on grant topics; use of Community-based Aid, Juvenile Services, and Title II; best-practices in the juvenile justice system; NSAT training and presentations; and juvenile diversion topics. Presents to audiences such as juvenile diversion programs, county attorneys, applicants, grantees/subgrantees, programs, grant managers, community planning teams, county boards, tribal board councils, senators, agency staff, juvenile justice system stakeholders, jail administrators, law enforcement, etc. Organizes annual statewide conference on assigned program issues attended by grantees, juvenile justice, legal, education, and other social service community organizations. Provide technical assistance and guidance to juvenile pretrial diversion programs for implementing evidence-based strategies or standardized, replicable practices that have been researched and have demonstrated positive outcomes, including initial and booster trainings for the Nebraska Screen and Assessment Tool (NSAT). Monitor NSAT compliance. Assist with updating a core juvenile pretrial diversion program packet for utilization by counties without a juvenile pretrial diversion program; Assist with updating, maintaining, and training juvenile diversion programs and county attorneys on statewide guidelines for juvenile pretrial diversion programs grounded in best-practice research. Develop relationships and collaborate with juvenile justice stakeholders involved in juvenile pretrial diversion programs, provide education and training as necessary, and serve on boards and committees when approved by the commission. Facilitate consistent communication and information-sharing among juvenile pretrial diversion program directors. Assist juvenile pretrial diversion program directors, county attorneys, district probation officers acting under section 29-2258, and county boards in developing policies and practices that achieve the goals of quality juvenile pretrial diversion programs. Provide technical assistance and guidance to counties and community collaboratives