Reporting Center Coordinator II

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Job Description:

The Judicial Branch offers:

 Health & Wellness

•  79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance
•  Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase
•  Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase
•  Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
•  Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Financial Security

• 156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan
• FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase

Paid Time Off & Leave

• 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave

Professional Growth

• Paid training to develop your skills
• Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications
• Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education
• Opportunity for bilingual pay

Job Description:

Under limited supervision this supervisory position is primarily responsible for a full-range of evidence-based programs and services for clients in the community.  The person in this position serves under the authority of the Chief Probation Officer.  Work includes administrative, managerial and supervisory duties required in planning, delivery, coordination, and evaluation of services, to include case management, and client supervision. The person in this position plans, organizes and coordinates the day-to-day activities of the day reporting center including supervising programming, staff, and contractual services offered at community-based centers.

Location: 1410 Wall St Suite 200 Bellevue, NE

Travel Expectations:

• Regular travel within the district to conduct community visits and support operations as part of our commitment to active community supervision.

• Occasional regional travel for orientation, training, and educational workshops.

Work Schedule: Core hours are Monday–Friday daytime. As part of our 24/7 commitment to community safety, occasional on-call, evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

Salary and Compensation:

• Starting Salary: $66,495.95 annually (Hiring Rate).
• Immediate Growth*: Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period.
• Starting Rate Flexibility: Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to final management approval.
  • *Please Note: Candidates approved to start above the Hiring Rate (at or above the Minimum Permanent rate) are not eligible for the 2.5% post-probation increase.
• Future Increases: Annual cost-of-living adjustments (applied on July 1) are subject to State Legislature approval.

Job Duties

1. Supervises subordinate staff by prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; and making hiring, termination and disciplinary decisions.

2. Conducts analysis of provided services, and research to identify and develop interventions, best practices, and services at the district level.

3. Responsible for the distribution of cases, coordinating court appearances, and management information in order to monitor workload.

4. Consults with probation officers and utilizes risk assessment instruments and case staffing to match juveniles with appropriate alternatives to detention based on needs and behaviors.

5. Manages, develops and/or coordinates with other agencies various services including educational, vocational, and treatment programming services.

6. Maintains appropriate documentation which supports compliance with federal, state, and local laws; collects and monitors data outcomes; prepares reports, as necessary, and oversees program evaluation.

7. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related fields;
• Experience: 3 years of related program management experience;

Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in criminal justice or social/behavioral sciences.

Knowledge:

• Supervisory principles;
• Applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, policies, programs and services;
• Case management practices and principles and community resources;
• Best practices regarding risk assessment and intake options;
• Knowledge of issues concerning juvenile justice, and access to services for juveniles;
• Knowledge of Justice System;
• Applicable practices and regulations for legal proceedings;
• Computers and applicable software applications.

Skills:

• Managing and evaluating employees;
• Prioritizing and assigning work;
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards;
• Planning, coordinating, monitoring, and prioritizing resource development assignments;
• Consulting and interacting with the court, staff, providers and other stakeholders;
• Developing placement service plans, analyzing assessment instruments, matching service needs and funding options;
• Developing and providing education to staff and other local, state, and national juvenile justice stakeholders;
• Maintaining records and files;
• Operating computers and applicable software applications;
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
  

Physical Requirements

Incumbents may be subjected to environmental threats, odors, dusts, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and travel.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.