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Job description
Salary: $16.25 Hourly
Location : Community Corrections - Fort Scott
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number:
Department: Community Corrections
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 11/6/ :59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
The position is on call approximately one week per month. A stipend of $350 is paid per week, when on call. In addition, employees are paid hourly when called into work. Weekday on call schedule: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. Weekend on call schedule: Friday at 5:00 p.m. through 8:00 a.m. Monday. This position will cover the Bourbon and Linn County area.
The Juvenile Intake Officer is responsible for completing a juvenile intake assessment and other screening instruments as required per policy on youth taken into the custody of law enforcement. The Juvenile Intake Officer works closely with juveniles. Works under general supervision.
Examples of Duties
Duties and Responsibilities:
On-call during scheduled time to respond in a 30-minute time frame to complete the Juvenile Intake and Assessment at local law enforcement agencies.
Maintain Juvenile Intake and Assessment Services paperwork and computer ready to respond to agencies when contacted.
Check and respond to any agency emails, phone calls or texts.
Handle crisis and stressful situations involving youth and families.
Turn in time sheet as needed for stipend, getting called out for an intake and training which is completed.
Participate in required annual training (20 hours) per KDOC standards.
Communicate any schedule changes as needed to the Program Supervisor / Director.
Communicate issues, concerns about youth from the Juvenile Intake and Assessment Services that was completed.
Attend staff meetings and training as scheduled by the Program Supervisor /Director.
Turn in Juvenile Intake and Assessment Services paperwork when an intake is completed.
Typical Qualifications
Position Requirements: Must be 21 years of age or older.
High School Diploma or equivalent required; college credit hours in the areas of behavioral science, criminal justice, political science, psychology, sociology or other- related field generally preferred.
Prior experience working with juveniles, as well as working knowledge of the legal system and available resources preferred.
Valid driver's license required.
Be available during scheduled time to respond in a 30-minute time frame to complete the Juvenile Intake and Assessment at local law enforcement agencies.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work location(s) of the job: Indoors - Frequently. Usually well lit, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.
Outdoors - Occasionally
Objectionable condition(s) found on the job: Computer Use - Frequently
Driving/Travel - Occasional local travel, which may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions.
Stressful situations may occur when dealing with clients.
Undesirable health and safety condition(s) under which employee must perform: Due to working with offenders there exists the risk of possible injury and/or loss of life.
Machines, Tools and/or Equipment Used: Basic office equipment to include computer, copy machine, fax machine, printer, telephone system.
Physical characteristics/requirements of the job: Sit/Stand/Walk - Regularly
Kneeling - Occasionally
Crouching - Occasionally
Using Fingers/hands - Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
Talking - Frequently
Hearing - Frequently; noise level is usually moderate.
Seeing - Constantly
Vision Abilities - close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Lifting/Moving - Occasionally; lifting/moving a maximum weight of 20 pounds.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Worksite address
paola, KS, 66071, US
Who can apply
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